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In preparation for the November 8 election, the Vote411 initiative has assembled accurate, nonpartisan, general and state-specific information here—think local candidates, sample ballots, election details—for the public.

Next week marks the National Friends of the Library Week, an ideal time to learn about the Friends of the Ferguson Library and all the fundraisers Friends volunteers spearhead to support library programming and its collections.

Looking to get a learner's permit or driver's license? The Ferguson Library's Driving Tests resource will help you ace the Connecticut DMV exams by offering all the materials you'll need, including the official state driver's manual and a series of step-by-step DMV practice tests that will help you learn the road rules and pass the test like a pro.

As part of Passport Awareness Month, the U.S. State Department is encouraging people to apply for their passport in the fall and winter, when demand is down. The agency is also encouraging people to routinely check their passport's expiration date, reminding the public that many countries require a minimum of six months of passport validity.

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a celebration that stresses the importance of obtaining a library card as a child's most important school supply. It's also a perfect time for you to get your own card, join the Ferguson Library community and learn about all it has to offer this month and beyond.

Ferguson Library card holders can now receive up to five free tutoring sessions per week thanks to tutor.com. You can register for your tutor.com account with Ferguson Library here and begin attending fall student success webinars. Online tutoring hours are held from 3 to 10 p.m. daily.

Looking for your next book? You may be in luck. Stamford teens have been writing short book reviews for the library. Come to the Teen Room on the Lower Level of the Main Library and look for the table full of books with a review stuffed in each. You might just walk away with your next great read or a suggestion for a sibling or friend.

The cooperative partnership between Ferguson Library and Stamford Public Schools allows students access to our huge collection of great kids and teen e-books and streaming materials. Browse here for your next great book from any of our digital content platforms. Simply enter 2111800 and your student ID number to borrow the materials.

If you've noticed a new face at the information desk, then you've met Anthony Marrocolla, who recently joined the Ferguson Library as a Programming and Outreach Librarian.

Registration is now open here for the Friends of the Ferguson Library's Book It, its virtual 5K Run & Walk. For this fundraiser, you can go at your own pace anytime during the month of September, as part of a team or on your own, to show your support for the library's programs and services.

Hoopla, the digital media service offered by the Ferguson Library that allows users to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, comics and TV shows, relaunched its August Bonus Borrows program.