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Game Night: On the Underground

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Play a game from the library’s collection, bring your own, or play On the Underground: London/Berlin.Build the most successful lines in the iconic underground networks of London an...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Play a game from the library’s collection, bring your own, or play On the Underground: London/Berlin.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.Registrati...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

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Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program? Whether you have questions about benefits from Social Security to Medicare, the SilverSou...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Quiver

Color in 3D with Quiver

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.Ages 5 to 10; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.Registration requ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Ages 5 to 10; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

ACLU of Connecticut Civil Rights Town Halls

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A second Trump administration will have a severe impact on civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide. Join us to hear from experts and learn more about the ACLU's pl...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

A second Trump administration will have a severe impact on civil rights and liberties in Connecticut and nationwide.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Holiday Express Coding Program

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn basic coding tricks and skills using Scratch, an online coding community for kids. To participate, please create a free account here.Grades 4 to 7.Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Learn basic coding tricks and skills using Scratch, an online coding community for kids. To participate, please create a free account here.

Grades 4 to 7.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Sewing Machine

Sewing Project: Plush Snowmen

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing to create a plush and stuffed snowman. Supplies will be provided.Teens and adults.Registration required; registration will open on December 1.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing to create a plush and stuffed snowman. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Registration required; registration will open on December 1.

Babytime

Babytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration require...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

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.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Nintendo Wii

Get Your Game On

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Test your skills and have some fun playing video games, cards and board games using our Nintendo Switches and collection of games.  Snacks will be served. Grades 6 to 12...

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

Test your skills and have some fun playing video games, cards and board games using our Nintendo Switches and collection of games. 

Snacks will be served.

Grades 6 to 12.

InTempo Winter Recitals

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Come hear InTempo's students perform the songs they've been working on this semester. You'll be able to hear some holiday treats, Latin American standards and more.

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Come hear InTempo's students perform the songs they've been working on this semester. You'll be able to hear some holiday treats, Latin American standards and more.

Music & Conversations with Pianist Stefano Miceli

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The first of three concerts with Steinway Artist and pianist Stefano Miceli, who will perform masterpieces by Liszt, Debussy, Mozart and Shostakovich, among others, and discuss the...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Music & Concerts
Required
Event Details:

The first of three concerts with Steinway Artist and pianist Stefano Miceli, who will perform masterpieces by Liszt, Debussy, Mozart and Shostakovich, among others, and discuss the creative and emotional power of the classical music repertoire.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Role Playing Game

Open Game Night

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others.

All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

SilverSource logo

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program? Whether you have questions about benefits from Social Security to Medicare, the SilverSou...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Teens

T-MAD Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work. Pizza and chips will be served.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The 2025 open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans is underway. Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library through January 15 to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.