New & Noteworthy
A Novel Affair Auction
Explore our silent auction featuring a NYC weekend, sailing, plus a private cocktail party with food, wine, and live music, and more. You can still bid even if you can’t attend.
April Newsletter
The latest newsletter is now available. Stay in the know with upcoming programs, events, and everything happening at the library.
Tax Assistance at the Library
Need help with your taxes? Get free assistance filing your federal and Connecticut state income tax returns with AARP tax counselors.
Upcoming Events
Opening reception for Urban Landscapes, a juried show featuring works by local and regional artists. The show will be on view through August 27.
Pictured: The Rebel by Katie Gallo
Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.
New players welcome.
Ages 18 and older.
Drop in to stomp around while enjoying stories, songs and movement.
All ages.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Bring a favorite poem or write your own during Poem in Your Pocket Day.
Bilingual poetry is encouraged (with translations).
Ages 8 to 12.
Registration required.
Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy.
During each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece.
Ages 2 and older.
Registration required.
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Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
Calling all aspiring creators and future engineers to put their skills to the test building towers, bridges and unique structures.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
Movies that Build Community: Trees and Other Entanglements, an Avon on Tour Program
Screening of the 2023 HBO documentary, Trees and Other Entanglements, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.
Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns.
Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario
Meet Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario, author of Silenced Whispers, an award-winning historical fiction novel set in early
