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

Friends Author Series via Zoom: Alka Joshi, Author of The Perfumist of Paris

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Author Events
Event Details:
The New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi will discuss The Perfumist of Paris. This final chapter in The Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Friends Author Series: An Evening with Daniel Silva, Author of The Collector

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Author Events
Event Details:
Meet The New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, who will discuss his latest powerhouse thriller, The Collector, the 22nd in a blockbuster series featuring the “much-loved Gabriel Allon,” according to Booklist. The conversation, about wh...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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. 

We salute all the talented students who submitted work this year.

See all the winners!

2 little girls playing mini-golf in the library

Mini-Golf

This fun family event at the Harry Bennett Branch raises funds for the library and awareness about the Friends. We are planning to resume in winter of 2023.

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.