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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
21
2025
Sun
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "System-Wide" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Library Branch:
System-Wide
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last. Grades pre-K to 12.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Storytime with Sarah
10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club,
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Cuddlers & Crawlers
10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards. This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger 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 "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment
10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace. Register here to make an appointment.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Babytime
10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months 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.
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Storytime Stomp
10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Drop in and stomp along while enjoying stories, songs, and movement in this fun storytime. All ages.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Family storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and older 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 "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group
This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Whimsical Wednesdays: Storytime & Craft
11:00am–12:00pm
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Library Branch:
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Stories read-along and craft with Ms. Ibsen. Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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 "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Robotics Club: Ozobots
12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Work with Ozobots to learn the basics of color coding following the Ozobot Edu curriculum. Ages 7 to 12. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Bebés Bilingües
12:30pm–1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration appreciated.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Knit & Needles Gathering
1:00pm–3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
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
Sep
24
2025
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
Sep
21
2025
Sun
A Celebration of Dance, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program
2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Music & Concerts
Event Details:
Enjoy bilingual performances representing various Latin American folkloric dance traditions.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Littles Art Club
2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Families
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making,
Storytime
Event Details:
Learn about Pablo Picasso's life and art and create your own self-portraits using various materials. Supplies will be provided. Ages 2 to 7. 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.
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by 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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
3:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club,
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. Ages 12 and older
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by 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
Sep
25
2025
Thu
YA Dungeons & Dragons
3:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Program Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells, and wits. Ages 16 to 18. Registration appreciated.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Curious Creators
3:00pm–3:45pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-2),
Kids (grades K-5),
Families
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through experiments and creative projects. Ages 3 and older 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 "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Fiscal Fitness For All
3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents,
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Business & Careers,
Community,
Lectures & Workshops,
Special Event
Event Details:
Kenny Green, CPA, will share fiscal fitness tips for building financial stability, streamlining your household budget, and saving for any day, all drawn from his book, Faith. Finance. Purpose. Book sale and signing to follow.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group
This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Lafayette Pop-Up Library Open House
4:00pm–5:00pm
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Library Branch:
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Meet Ferguson Library CEO Alice Knapp and other library staff while browsing our small collections of children's and adult books on display at our new pop-up library at The Lafayette Stamford, 821 East Main Street. All ages.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Sit & Stitch: Teen Edition
4:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Community,
Crafts, Games & Making,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Stitch, knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt with the Ferguson Library Yarn Squad. Knitting demos, too. Bring your own materials or use ours. Ages 12 and older. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Chess Club
4:30pm–5:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game. Bring a friend or join on your own. Ages 5 and older. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by 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
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Teen Podcast Club
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Language & Education,
Technology
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 6 to 12. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Positioning & Strategic Marketing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Event Details:
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series Brenda Lewis, Founder and Principal, Transactions Marketing, Inc. Positioning & Strategic Marketing
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Campfire Tales Book Club: Mr. Harrigan's Phone from If It Bleeds by Stephen King
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Community,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join our Campfire Tales Book Club, where each month we read science fiction, fantasy and horror novellas.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Ballroom Dance Workshop
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Learn to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the salsa and the cha-cha. Sessions will include new steps for recurring participants.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Lawyers in Libraries
6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes. Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
South End Branch African and African American Authors Book Discussion via Zoom: Last Request by Ulysses "Stretch" Garrett
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading,
Books & Reading
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