Library Appreciation Week

Library Appreciation Week

Take action today. Help advocate for the library by signing a letter of support, attending the public hearing on April 8, or upload your testimony to ensure your voice is included.

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April Newsletter

The latest newsletter is now available. Stay in the know with upcoming programs, events, and everything happening at the library.

AARP Tax Assistance

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

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring your own water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Engage Your Core: Mat Pilates

1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personal growth and health coach Leigh Bochicchio leads a fun, energizing mat Pilates class that blends strength, flexibility, deep breathing and mindful movement.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose your character and try to outlast your friends during the library’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game tournament.

Controllers will be provided.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration appreciated.

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Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Janice Hechter, an author and illustrator who will share insights from her latest children’s biography, The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein. 

Ages 5 to 9.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "South End Branch" group
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group

The Main Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

10:00am–3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Knit & Needles Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

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