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Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, August 6, 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: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Ice Cream In a Bag

Maker Mania: Ice Cream In a Bag

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Make your own ice cream using a few simple ingredients, add some toppings and enjoy a tasty homemade treat. Ages 8 to 13. ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Make your own ice cream using a few simple ingredients, add some toppings and enjoy a tasty homemade treat.

Ages 8 to 13.

Registration required.

Make Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Make and swap friendship bracelets with your friends. Colorful strings and beads will be supplied. Ages 8 and older. Registration appreciated.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make and swap friendship bracelets with your friends. Colorful strings and beads will be supplied.

Ages 8 and older.

Registration appreciated.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Game Night: Steam Park

Tuesday, August 6, 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 Steam Park.  As owners of a fantastic steam park, you will build gigantic, coal-powered rides to attract ...

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 Steam Park. 

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Toddler Playgroup

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books and play with others.  Ages 18 months to 3 ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books and play with others. 

Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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.

Canasta

Canasta Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.  

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play?

Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

 

Spanish Storytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Regist...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Registration appreciated.

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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Food Explorers

Food Explorers Baking Program

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn how to bake strawberry swirl cookies and Italian fruit tarts, then enjoy your sweet treats with the group. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

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

Learn how to bake strawberry swirl cookies and Italian fruit tarts, then enjoy your sweet treats with the group.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

JFS - Resettled Youth College-Prep Presentation I

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

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

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

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Mah-jongg

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Beginners welcome.

Tech Devices 2

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In these free weekly classes for older adults, our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team will teach you how to get the most out of your smartphones, tablets, laptops and...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

In these free weekly classes for older adults, our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team will teach you how to get the most out of your smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices.

Bug Bot

Build a Buzzy Bug Bot

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Build circuits with an enrichment kit from the Connecticut Science Center to create a battery-powered bug that buzzes and wiggles. Ages 8 to 14. Presented in partnership with...

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Build circuits with an enrichment kit from the Connecticut Science Center to create a battery-powered bug that buzzes and wiggles.

Ages 8 to 14.

Presented in partnership with the Connecticut Science Center.

Que le Paso a Ruthie Ramirez

Spanish Book Discussion: ¿Qué le pasó a Ruthy Ramírez? de Claire Jiménez

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¿Qué le pasó a Ruthy Ramírez? de Claire Jiménez Las Ramírez de Stanten Island orbitan alrededor de la ausencia. Cuando Ruthy, a los 13 años, desapareció sin dejar rastro después...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

¿Qué le pasó a Ruthy Ramírez? de Claire Jiménez

Career

Open Lab: Resume Assistance

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your resume. Teens and adults. Registration appr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your resume.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated.

Dungeons & Dragons

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spell...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

New players welcome.

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.