Friends Events

Programs & Events

Author Series

Over the years, we've hosted big name authors like David Baldacci, Adriana Trigiani, Wally Lamb and Jacques Pepin. 

We often begin with a wine reception. Our author events are always a fun evening!

Legendary chef Jacques Pepin at the library.
Legendary chef Jacques Pepin at the library.

Upcoming Friends Events

39th Annual Stamford Literary Competition Awards Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents
Program Type: Friends Events, Special Event
Event Details:
A celebration of the winning authors of the annual Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition, open to Stamford students in grades 3 to 12. Selections from their work will be read and prizes will be awarded. ...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

CrimeCONN 2024: History, Headlines and Heroes

8:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Author Events, Books & Reading, Special Event
Event Details:
The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference. Books will be available for sale and signing. CrimeCONN will be pre...
Pub crawl group at table

Pub Crawl

The Pub Crawl is October 12, 2022! It’s a fun evening of food, conversation and literary-themed entertainment at downtown restaurants. We’re delighted to partner with Bar Rosso, Hudson Social, Towne Parlor and ZAZA Italian Gastrobar.  Tickets are $40; $30 for Friends members. Register.

Grade 4 Nonfiction Literary Contest 2nd Place winner

Literary Competition

The Stamford Literary Competition recognizes the best in student writing. 

See the winners of the 2024 contest. The award ceremony is May 5 at the library.

2 little girls playing mini-golf in the library

Mini-Golf

Fun for the whole family! Mini-golf returns to the Harry Bennett Branch Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 per person, per round. Ages 3 and younger play for free. Snacks available at the “19th hole.” Many thanks to all our sponsors, especially our Title Sponsor, First County Bank.

Register

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Books for Babies bag stuffing

Books for Babies

Each baby born at Stamford Hospital receives a board book from the Friends as part of their long-running Books for Babies program, which has become a national model. That’s more than 2,000 babies a year!

Ferguson Friends Against Racism

In June 2020, the Friends board signed on to join the “Call to Action” issued by the group Stamford Stands Against Racism (SSAR). The Friends formed a board-level committee to assist in dismantling systemic racism in our community -- Ferguson Friends Against Racism (FFAR).  This commitment means that Friends’ programs align with the Ferguson Library’s goals to impact the diverse community that we serve, including the most vulnerable and marginalized. The Friends are committed to taking action to ensure we are an anti -racist, diverse, inclusive and equitable organization; and that our by-laws, policies and practices reflect this.