A Novel Affair

Join Us in Celebrating 15 Years of A Novel Affair!

A Novel Affair is the Ferguson Library’s major annual fundraiser, supporting the books, programs, and essential services our community depends on. For 15 years, this event has brought together neighbors, partners, and library champions to celebrate our shared commitment to learning, access, and community connection.

A Novel Affair 2026 is Thursday, April 16

Registration is open! We are delighted to honor Susan and Edward Greenberg for their longstanding contributions to the library and the Stamford community. 

For sponsorship information contact Linda Avellar at lavellar@fergusonlibrary.org or call 203 351-8208.  

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Susan and Edward Greenberg

Featured Food & Drink  

Acuario
Barcelona Wine Bar
Beldotti Bakery
BevMax
Boys & Girls Club Culinary Capers
Chef's Diner
Columbus Park Trattoria
Dhabewala Indian Shack
Kam Pei
Lock City Brewing Co.
Matthew's Bakery
Nikki Glekas Events
Ninja Bubble Tea+
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ridgeway Pizza
Rosemary Group
So Fresh Doughnut Co.
Sunshine Cuisine
Teff
Villa Italia

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors to Date!

Morrison 
Friends of Ferguson Library
Melvin Klugman

Du Bois
Berger Family Foundation
Amy and Andy George
RMS Companies

Lahiri
Ellen Bromley and Thomas Gizicki
Kathryn Emmett and David Golub
Garden Homes Management
Edward and Susan Greenberg
Denise Marcil and Turhan Tirana
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP
Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP

Baldwin
Abate & Abate, LLC
Kerrin and Stephne Behrend
Judith Block
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
Susan DiMattia
First County Bank
Gary Gepner
Juanita T. James
KPMG
Mary Sommer and Jay Sandak
Stamford Downtown Special Services District
Stamford Health
The Ashforth Company/A.P. Construction
Gordon and Candy Yeager

Steinbeck 
Elizabeth P. Ball
Nancy and Brad Benjamin
BLT
Cacace, Tusch & Santagata
Jane Carlin and Ben Gifford
Andrea and David Cohen
Connecticut Public
Cummings & Lockwood, LLC
Anne Downey and Ken Wiegand
Marilyn and Irving Goldblum
Cathy and David Greenberg
Claire and Joe Greenberg
Irish-American Cultural Society
Karp Family
Randie Katz and Larry Cryer
King School
Jim and Jessica Lawler
Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home
Anderson Livingston
Maudie Long
M & T Bank
RJ and Erin Mercede
Liz and Shannon Moore
Terry Newman and David Rubin
Stephanie and Tony O'Shea
Riehl, Dinar & Associates, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 
Rich Foundation
Sheila Romanowitz and Alan Benet
Caroline Romans
Ann Sexton
Melanie Soper and John McGroarty
Beverly and David Stein
Eileen Swerdlick
Temple Beth El
The Dilenschneider Group
USI Consulting Group
Lois and George Warnock

Alvarez
Heather and Mickey Alexander
Mary Barone
Jane Brooks
Jeff and Joan Cohen
Linda Cremin
Jan and Richard DiGeronimo
Susan and Paul Duarte
Events by Marylee
Family Centers
First Bank of Greenwich
Emily and Sam Gordon
Richard Hofmann and Gail Grosso Hofmann
Belle Horwitz and Jon Weiner
Sharon and Steven Katz
Margaret and Albert Lardizabal
Tamu and John Lucero
Joseph and Linda Milano
Lindsey Miller and Susan Sawyer
Mary Murano
Harley and Stephen Osman
Stephen Perry and Susan Toliver 
Marianne Pollak
Arthur and Betsey Selkowitz
David and Ramya Shaw
Henry and Meryl Silverstein
Janis Smith
UConn Stamford
Patti and David Watkins
Lisa and Steven Wise

2025 A Novel Affair Journal

The 2025 Novel Affair Journal is keepsake celebrating the Ferguson Library’s signature annual fundraiser, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the evening’s mission, program, and community impact. Inside, you’ll find messages from library leadership, highlights of the honoree’s service, event details, and a comprehensive showcase of sponsors, partners, and supporters who make the library’s work possible. The journal also features silent auction offerings, acknowledgments, and moments that reflect the library’s ongoing commitment to literacy, intellectual freedom, and building a vibrant, inclusive Stamford community.

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