Adults

From digital media to community resources to recommended reads, we’ve got you covered. Take a deep dive into one of our research databases, find out about upcoming author events or English language classes. We’re here to get you where you need to go.

If you have a question about our services for adults, you can get in touch by:

  • Submitting a question from our Contact Us page
  • Calling the Adult Services Reference desk at 203-351-8222
  • Using the "Chat with Us" button on our website

Featured Online Research Resources

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Gale Business: Entrepreneurship - Support for prospective and current entrepreneurs, covering all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, human resources, management, marketing, and taxes. Includes the entire Business Plans Handbook Series with hundreds of sample business plans created by real-life business people.

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Pronunciator - comprehensive & personalized language learning software supports learning of 164 languages including ASL and ESL.

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Novelist Plus contains reviews of both fiction and nonfiction, plot summaries, book discussion guides, and recommendations.

Adult Library Updates

Join The Stamford Kindness Project

Be part of the Stamford Kindness Project, a movement created by the City of Stamford that aims to spread love, positivity and kindness in our community and beyond through considerate and selfless acts. The campaign runs through December 25.

Here are ideas to get started: Stop by any branch of the Ferguson Library to design a thank-you card for your teacher or create and post an encouraging message. Leave a bottle of water for your postal courier. Pay for someone's coffee. Compliment a colleague. Hold open an elevator door. Volunteer. The sky is the limit.

 

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Applications Now Being Accepted for the Stamford Arts & Culture Grant

The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Commission, which is charged with coordinating and cooperating with Stamford artists and its arts and cultural organizations to develop creative, performing and visual arts, is now accepting applications for its SAC Grant. The application is due no later than Tuesday, November 21.

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