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Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

West Side Branch Adult Lunch Club

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read the book of your choice, play a favorite board or card game, knit, crochet or get tech tips in the company of others. Bring your lunch. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Read the book of your choice, play a favorite board or card game, knit, crochet or get tech tips in the company of others.

Bring your lunch.

Registration required.

Sewing Machine

Using a Sewing Machine 101

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

A workshop that will introduce the basic parts of a lockstitch sewing machine and teach how to sew a variety of stitches. No experience necessary. Registration required. T...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

A workshop that will introduce the basic parts of a lockstitch sewing machine and teach how to sew a variety of stitches.

No experience necessary.

Registration required.

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
Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

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

A Spanish language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration apprec...

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

A Spanish language storytime 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.

Sahara

Death Cafe via Google Meet

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.

Michael Grant with Book

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Michael Jai Grant

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Michael Jai Grant will discuss his debut novel, The Limited Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride, where we meet ​Eve, a frustrated 16-year-old who uncovers a dark fam...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Event Details:

Michael Jai Grant will discuss his debut novel, The Limited Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride, where we meet ​Eve, a frustrated 16-year-old who uncovers a dark family secret.

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.

Healing Drum Circle

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

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

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

CT Mirror's 'In The Room' with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

'In The Room' is a monthly in-person interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. In this series, host John Dankosky will bring a new approach to ...

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

'In The Room' is a monthly in-person interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state.

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. 

City of Stamford Small Business Access to Capital Event

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Small business resource event.

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

Small business resource event.

knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

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

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

All levels welcome.

Fall Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Details to come

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

Details to come

Meira Rosenberg with Book

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Meira Rosenberg

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

­­Meira Rosenberg will read and discuss her books Indiana Bamboo and her latest, 28 Days of Neon. Indiana Bamboo is based on the author's memories and imaginings of her early ch...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Event Details:

­­Meira Rosenberg will read and discuss her books Indiana Bamboo and her latest, 28 Days of Neon.

CT Bar Association

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, September 26, 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.

Kevin Baker with Book

An Evening with Kevin Baker, Author of The New York Game: Baseball And The Rise of a New City

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

An evening with author and historian Kevin Baker, who will discuss his book The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City.  Baseball is “the New York game” because...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Event Details:

An evening with author and historian Kevin Baker, who will discuss his book The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New

knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

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

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

All levels welcome.

Sahara

Death Cafe via Google Meet

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.

knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

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

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

All levels welcome.

knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Club

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

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

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

All levels welcome.

All Library Facilities Closed for Staff Development

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