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Youth College-Prep Presentation

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A speaker will come in to do a presentation for resettled youth clients about the expectations and needs for the college application process.  

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

A speaker will come in to do a presentation for resettled youth clients about the expectations and needs for the college application process.

 

Spanish Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before heading home for bedtime. Ages 18 months to 6 years. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before heading home for bedtime.

Ages 18 months to 6 years.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

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.

Babytime

Babytime

Friday, August 9, 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...

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Friday Flicks: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks while spending Friday afternoon at the movies with us watching the 2023 hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The Turtle brothers work to earn the l...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks while spending Friday afternoon at the movies with us watching the 2023 hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Keva Planks

Engineering for Kids

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Design and build a creation using Keva planks that solves an engineering challenge. Projects cannot be taken home. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Presented in pa...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Design and build a creation using Keva planks that solves an engineering challenge. Projects cannot be taken home.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Presented in partnership with InspireInnovation.

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.

Peter Lerman

All About Audiobooks with Peter Lerman

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Peter Lerman, a professional narrator and producer, will discuss how audiobooks are made and sold, and who listens to them and why. Registration required. Peter Lerman is a m...

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

Peter Lerman, a professional narrator and producer, will discuss how audiobooks are made and sold, and who listens to them and why.

Registration required.

Stamford Department of Health

Health Check: Know Your Numbers

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resour...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resources to improve your health.

Quiver

Color in 3D with Quiver

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
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. Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
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)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Role Playing Game

Open Game Night

Monday, August 12, 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.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace 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 m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
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.

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, August 13, 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 English 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 English in a group.

Preparatory College Presentation

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A presentation for resettled youth on the details and requirements of the college application process.

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

A presentation for resettled youth on the details and requirements of the college application process.

Role Playing Game

Open Game Night

Monday, August 19, 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.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, August 20, 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.

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace 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 m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
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.

La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cult...

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

A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.

Role Playing Game

Open Game Night

Monday, August 26, 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.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, August 27, 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.

CT Bar Association

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes. Pl...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

All Library Facilities Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide

All Library Facilities Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Stamford Department of Health

Health Check: Know Your Numbers

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resour...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resources to improve your health.

Henry Grabar

Author Talk: Henry Grabar, Author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author and journalist Henry Grabar will lead a community talk on national and local urban policies, touching on Stamford parking, transportation, housing and land use issues.&...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community
Required
Event Details:

Author and journalist Henry Grabar will lead a community talk on national and local urban policies, touching on Stamford parking, transportation, housing and land use issues. 

Books sale and signing by Elm Street Books.