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This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
South End Branch at Waterside
This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
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.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park
10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Parents
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom
10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books, build with blocks, and play with others. Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
South End Branch at Waterside
This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch:
South End Branch at Waterside
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
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This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
South End Branch at Waterside
This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch:
South End Branch at Waterside
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Nikkya Hargrove
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Meet Nikkya Hargrove, who will discuss her book, Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
First-time homebuyer seminar hosted by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). CHFA representatives will provide an overview of CHFA programs for first-time homebuyers.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Knit & Needles: Knitting Gathering
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. Registration appreciated.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
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?
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Read to a Therapy Dog
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session. Ages 5 to 12. Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Budding Bookworms
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Crafts, Games & Making,
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion to help them develop an understanding of story format and foster a continued love of reading. A simple craft will be paired with the theme of the stories.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Silent Book Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
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.
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This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
South End Branch at Waterside
This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Spanish Book Discussion: Blackouts de Justin Torres
4:00pm - 5:30pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch:
South End Branch at Waterside
Room:
Second Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
South End Branch at Waterside
This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Healing Drum Circle
6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch:
South End Branch at Waterside
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 2
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Learn to dance like a pro with dance instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead the second session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the rumba and the swing. Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Language & Education
Event Details:
Practice your conversational skills in a group.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
An Evening with Carl Siciliano, Author of Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging, and a Safe Place for LGBTQ Youth
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Community
Event Details:
An evening with LGBTQ+ advocate and author, Carl Siciliano, who will discus his book Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging, and a Safe Place for LGBTQ Youth.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Cancelled
Harry Bennett Branch
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Let's Talk: English Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.
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