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 now 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  

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors to Date!

Morrison 
Friends of Ferguson Library
Melvin Klugman

Du Bois
RMS Companies

Lahiri
Ellen Bromley and Thomas Gizicki
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
Judith Block
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
Susan DiMattia
First County Bank
Gary Gepner
Juanita T. James
KPMG
Mary Sommer and Jay Sandak
Stamford Health
The Ashforth Company/A.P. Construction

Steinbeck 
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
Fiduciary Trust International
Irish-American Cultural Society
Karp Family
Randie Katz and Larry Cryer
King School
RJ and Erin Mercede
Rich Foundation
Ann Sexton
Beverly and David Stein
Eileen Swerdlick
Temple Beth El
The Dilenschneider Group
USI Consulting Group

Alvarez
Jane Brooks
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
Joseph and Linda Milano
Lindsey Miller and Susan Sawyer
Arthur and Betsey Selkowitz
Stephen Perry and Susan Toliver 

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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