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The Ferguson Library's Citizenship Resources page offers a comprehensive suite of tools and information to assist individuals preparing for U.S. citizenship. It features details about upcoming U.S. Citizenship Courses, including schedules and eligibility criteria, as well as online study materials like "Citizenship on the Go" and resources from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Additionally, the page provides information on individual mock interview sessions, legal rights guidance from the Immigration Legal Resource Center, and links to community organizations offering legal assistance and educational support. Learn more >

La página de Recursos de Ciudadanía de la Biblioteca Ferguson ofrece un conjunto completo de herramientas e información para ayudar a las personas que se están preparando para la ciudadanía estadounidense. Incluye detalles sobre los próximos cursos de ciudadanía de EE.UU., incluidos los horarios y los criterios de elegibilidad, así como materiales de estudio en línea como "Citizenship on the Go" y recursos del Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense del Smithsonian. Además, la página proporciona información sobre sesiones individuales de entrevistas simuladas, orientación sobre derechos legales del Centro de Recursos Legales para Inmigrantes y enlaces a organizaciones comunitarias que ofrecen asistencia legal y apoyo educativo.
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StamfordConnect

A curated directory of community-based programs, services, and support organizations focused on wellbeing and essential needs. It helps residents and visitors easily find local resources related to basics like food, housing, health care, education, employment, legal help, and more — all organized in one searchable list. This guide is part of the library’s effort to support a strong, vibrant, and inclusive community by connecting people with practical services beyond traditional library offerings. View the Guide

  • Books on CD
  • DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Playaways
  • Teachers’ Kits

You can make an appointment with the library’s passport office until then. To speak to someone at the library's passport office, call 203 351-8248. Passport services will be available in Stamford at the post office on Camp Avenue and for urgent travel needs at the Connecticut Passport Agency on Canal Street. The Norwalk and Bridgeport libraries are still able to offer passport services, as they are municipal libraries, not 501(c)(3) organizations. If you disagree with this decision to close the Ferguson Library passport office, we encourage you to contact your federal representatives and share your concerns.

U.S. Congressman Jim Himes
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy

The Ferguson Library continues to offer professional passport and visa photo services for all countries.

We provide:

  • $18 for printed passport photos
  • $22 for digital passport photos

In addition to passport and visa photos, we can also provide photos for certain identification requirements, including gun permits and security guard IDs. Our staff ensures your photo meets official requirements so you can submit your application with confidence. For questions, please contact the Passport Office at 203-351-8210.

  • Books
  • Periodicals & Newspapers – local and foreign language
  • Stamford History Room
  • Federal Deposit Library
  • Citizenship & ELL resources
  • Extensive world languages collection
  • CreateLab
  • Virtual Reality Lab
  • High-quality, high-speed color printers for public use
  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing
  • Public access computers
  • Assistive technology
  • Copiers, faxing and scanners
  • Chromebooks and tablets