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Our thanks to all the artists who participated in the library's Tiny Art Show. Thanks to you, the show was a huge success! But all good things must come to an end. It's time to collect the masterpieces you created that have been on display to the public. Come see us at the location where you participated and pick up your family's paintings from June 15 to July 1. We'll include a tiny easel for you to display your work at home. Thanks for making it a great show! 

Summer is here and the time is right for dancing! Since June is African American Music Month, we are celebrating with great music. Stop by and check out CDs, find books about famous musicians, and stream music from Hoopla, or find live performances on Medici.tv, all free with your library card.

The City of Stamford will observe African American Emancipation Day at Mill River Park with an afternoon of activities for the whole family. The event, to be held Saturday, June 17 from 12 to 4 p.m., will include displays by area vendors, fun games, good eats, arts & crafts and more. The Ferguson Library will be there too, hosting book giveaways and crafts, and providing information about the library's Passport Services.

Learn how to support social emotional wellness for you and your children, along with available resources in the community. Click here to register.

The workshop, which will open with a light dinner, will be held Wednesday, June 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Government Center.

Stamford Pride partnered with several local organizations and small businesses to celebrate Pride Month through inclusive events that help bring support and visibility to the LGBTQ+ community in Stamford and Fairfield County. For a full listing of events, click here.

Teens can earn volunteer credit by helping kids and teens sign up for the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress, and assist with special projects and activities. Stop by any branch to submit a required application, which can be found here.

One training session must be completed to volunteer; these will be held June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. All volunteers must be 12 years old or older by June 10.

Book donations will again be accepted at the Harry Bennett Branch the first Saturday of every month starting June 3. All are welcome to bring their gently used books to the auditorium from 12 to 3 p.m. Mark your calendars: Future donation days include July 1, September 2, October 7, November 4 and December 2. For donation guidelines, click here.

Donations are welcome any time during library hours at the Main Library Book Shop.

Registration is now open for the Stamford Public Education Foundation Summer Start program for children entering Kindergarten at Stamford Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Summer Start is a free, five-week, half-day program for students who have not had a complete pre-K experience during the 2022-2023 school year. To register, and for more information, click here.

Curtain Call will hold auditions June 5 and 6 at The Kweskin Theatre from 7 to 10 p.m. to cast all roles for Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, which will open the 51st season at the Kweskin this fall. For more audition, callback, casting and rehearsal information, click here.

All ages are invited to the Whittingham Discovery Center at Mill River Park this Saturday, May 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the annual Stamford Early Childhood Fair. Kids can enjoy such activities as arts and crafts, face painting, story times, games and more while the adults learn about preschool and family home daycare programs as well as health, education and social service resources available in Stamford. For more information, click here.

The Ferguson Library's NoveList Plus database is an easy-to-use tool that provides fiction and nonfiction book reviews and reading suggestions for adults and teens. You can search by genre or theme, and find works with diverse characters, written by authors from many different cultures and backgrounds. Or keep up with the latest award winners, celebrity picks and best new audiobooks. A special section for book groups includes recommended titles and tips for energizing the discussion.

Starting Friday, May 26, the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut Inc. (CGC), an affiliate of the Community Health Center Inc. (CHCI), will host free weekly play groups from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for Ukrainian families with children younger than 5. These play groups offer families a chance to connect and learn about community resources while their children play together.

The Stamford Department of Health is currently providing free blood pressure checks at its clinic at 137 Henry Street Mondays and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No insurance is required. Call 203-977-5385 to make an appointment.

Synergy1Holdings, in collaboration with Alliance for Black Achievement and the City of Stamford, will present a free screening of the documentary The Right to Read: The Greatest Civil Right Issue of Our Time, at the Avon Theatre May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. The film, from executive producer Levar Burton and director Jenny Mackenzie, sheds light on the current illiteracy crisis in America. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are available here.