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Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Friday Music & Dance Blast

6:30pm–8:30pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the work week with music and dancing.

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

9:30am–12:30pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health workshops and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

Breakfast will be served.

Ages 12 to 18.

My First Book Club, Level Up Summer Session

10:30am–11:30am
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Newly independent and developing readers will build the skills needed to become lifelong learners. We will focus on vocabulary development, print and phonological awareness and letter knowledge, rounding out the activity with a brief craft.

Free Kona Ice Summer Learning Club Kickoff

11:00am–1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Special Event
Event Details:

Play lawn games and get your free Kona Ice while supplies last, and sign up for the Summer Learning Club.

Adults can sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club, too.

International Domestic Workers Day Celebration

2:00pm–4:00pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Celebrate International Domestic Workers Day.

Presented in partnership with Nosotras Connecticut

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Preschool Movie Matinee

3:00pm–3:30pm
West Side Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 3

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with dance instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead the third session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spirited swing.

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

1:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Teen Podcast Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Friday Music & Dance Blast

6:30pm–8:30pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the work week with music and dancing.

Nature Camp: Dinosaur Discovery

11:00am–12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dig into the world of dinosaurs and their modern-day relatives.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Juneteenth Commemoration

11:30am–1:00pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community
Event Details:

Make your own drum with master drummer Henry Jones. We will also share Juneteenth stories.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Registration required.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Preschool Movie Matinee

3:00pm–3:30pm
West Side Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 4

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with dance instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead the final session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the rumba and swing.

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.