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Introduction to The Nutcracker with Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

The Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet will whisk you and your family away to the Land of Sweets while you hear the tale of The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffman, meet some of its colo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Event Details:

The Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet will whisk you and your family away to the Land of Sweets while you hear the tale of The Nutcracker by E. T. A.

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.

Community Thanksgiving Celebration

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Enjoy making turkey crafts, a Thanksgiving read-aloud book and music. Turkey and snacks will be served. All ages. Presented in partnership with Nosotras.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Enjoy making turkey crafts, a Thanksgiving read-aloud book and music. Turkey and snacks will be served.

All ages.

Friends Book Shop

Friends of Ferguson Library Book Shop Bag Sale

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is holding its signature bag sale at the Harry Bennett Branch. For $15, fill a bag with as many books and media as you can carry. Items also available for $1 ...

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is holding its signature bag sale at the Harry Bennett Branch. For $15, fill a bag with as many books and media as you can carry. Items also available for $1 apiece.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Friends Book Shop

Friends of Ferguson Library Book Shop Bag Sale

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is holding its signature bag sale at the Harry Bennett Branch. For $15, fill a bag with as many books and media as you can carry. Items also available for $1 ...

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is holding its signature bag sale at the Harry Bennett Branch. For $15, fill a bag with as many books and media as you can carry. Items also available for $1 apiece.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

David Podles

Musical Odyssey of Exotic Lands Concert with Violinist David Podles, an Arts & Culture Program

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Take a musical journey to faraway lands with violinist David Podles, who will perform Musical Odyssey of Exotic Lands, a repertoire of music from Colombia, Peru...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Music & Concerts
Required
Event Details:

Take a musical journey to faraway lands with violinist David Podles, who will perform Musical Odyssey of Exotic Lands, a repertoire of music from Colombia, Peru, Turkey, Algeria, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, I

Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club Meeting

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read tog...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.

The Black Candle

Community Gathering & Documentary Screening: The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Learn about this cultural holiday and the principle of Umoja (unity), use symbolic colors to make a Mkeka (mat) and Kinara (candle holder), and enjoy a screening of The Black Candl...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Learn about this cultural holiday and the principle of Umoja (unity), use symbolic colors to make a Mkeka (mat) and Kinara (candle holder), and enjoy a screening of The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration, a documentary by M.K.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa: A Stamford Celebration

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Community celebration in observance of the principle of Ujima (collective work and responsibility) featuring Mayor Caroline Simmons. Activities include drumming, dancing, poetry re...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Community celebration in observance of the principle of Ujima (collective work and responsibility) featuring Mayor Caroline Simmons. Activities include drumming, dancing, poetry readings and speakers.

Snacks will be served.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Storytelling Circle

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages, Families
Event Details:

Youth and elder storytelling circle highlighting the principle of Nia (purpose).All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Youth and elder storytelling circle highlighting the principle of Nia (purpose).

All ages.

Noon Year's Eve

Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to ring in the new year a little early.Ages 3 to 10.Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to ring in the new year a little early.

Ages 3 to 10.

Registration required.

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.

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Kwanzaa

Community Celebration of Kwanzaa

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages, Families
Event Details:

Celebration of the cultural holiday highlighting the principles of Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). Join in the lighting of candles, make Kwanzaa art, play Kwanzaa bingo, and...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Celebration of the cultural holiday highlighting the principles of Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith).