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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
16
2026
Sat
CrimeCONN 2026: Pick Your Poison
8:30am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Books & Reading,
Community,
Lectures & Workshops,
Special Event
Event Details:
The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America (MWA) – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN 2026, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
11
2026
Mon
U.S. Citizenship Study Course
10:30am–12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Seven-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate 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
May
14
2026
Thu
U.S. Citizenship Study Course
10:30am–12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Seven-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Canasta Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Pros and novices are invited to play canasta, a card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Mah-Jongg Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
A free-play session of mah-jongg, the intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
New students will be assigned to a group after their level evaluation.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Ann M. Sexton 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
May
12
2026
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
May
16
2026
Sat
Zumba Dance Party
12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents,
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring your own water bottle. Teens and adults.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Knit & Needles Club
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource
1:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor Lobby
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 "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Engage Your Core: Mat Pilates
1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Personal growth and health coach Leigh Bochicchio leads a fun, energizing mat Pilates class that blends strength, flexibility, deep breathing and mindful movement.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
12
2026
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Adult Sit & Stitch
2:30pm–4:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Bring your own needlework project and stitch in the company of others. Registration appreciated.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Let’s Talk: Advanced 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
May
11
2026
Mon
Cancelled
Classic Films at the Ferguson: Singin' in the Rain (1952)
6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Screening of Stanley Donen's Singin' in the Rain from 1952, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
12
2026
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
May
13
2026
Wed
Movement for Actors
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
An interactive workshop that will train actors in movement for theater performance. We will examine how characters move to express their emotions, their goals, and the relationship between verbal and physical communication.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Play Dungeons & Dragons
6:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits. New players welcome. Ages 18 and older.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group
This event is in the "South End Branch" group
May
15
2026
Fri
Haitian Heritage Month & Flag Day Celebration
6:00pm–8:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag celebration of history and culture featuring open mic music and poetry, Konpa dancing and a screening of the documentary, History of Haitian Flag. Refreshments will be s
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
15
2026
Fri
Movies that Build Community: The Shape of Water, an Avon on Tour Program
6:30pm–9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Non-library Event
Event Details:
Screening of the 2017 drama, The Shape of Water, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Virtual" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Harry Bennett Book Discussion via Zoom: Becoming Madam Secretary By Stephanie Dray
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Sci-Fi Book Club: Dune by Frank Herbert
7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story
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