Programs & Events
Legendary chef Jacques Pepin at the library.
Upcoming Events
Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.
Please bring no more than two boxes of bags of books, CDs or DVDs.
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 and their families.
Selections from their work will be read and prizes will be awarded.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
Friends 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!
Literary Competition
The Stamford Literary Competition recognizes the best in student writing. Winners of the 2026 contest will be notified in late April. The award ceremony will be held at the library May 31.
Mini-Golf
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!