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 of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

10:00am - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Putt their way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch. Tickets are TBD per player, per round. Pay at check-in. Kids younger than 3 play for free. Snacks served at the 19th hole. Registration preferred; walk-...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

10:00am - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Putt their way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch. Tickets are TBD per player, per round. Pay at check-in. Kids younger than 3 play for free. Snacks served at the 19th hole. Registration preferred; walk-...

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.