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La Tertulia de Stamford Club de Libro

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering dedicated to reading a book written by a Latin American author. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that com...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Purpose of Meeting

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

Castle Play

The Castle: A Play about Imprisonment and Hope

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Staged presentation of the Off-Broadway hit, The Castle, an oral history drama about four recently released former prisoners who recount their stories of incarceration and reentry ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Staged presentation of the Off-Broadway hit, The Castle, an oral history drama about four recently released former prisoners who recount their stories of incarceration and reentry into society.

Family Storytime

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration appreciated.

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

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

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.

Easy English

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bil...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Required
Event Details:

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Monday, November 25, 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.

Teens

T-MAD Meeting

Monday, November 25, 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.

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, November 25, 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.

Ninzi's Secret

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: Ninzi's Secret by Margaret Williams Walker

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ninzi's Secret: A Journey of Love, Discovery, and Heritage by Margaret Williams Walker Raised by loving adoptive parents amid tough times, Margaret’s life is marked by a determi...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Ninzi's Secret: A Journey of Love, Discovery, and Heritage by Margaret Williams Walker

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

P2P

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. For more information, call 203 724-9111.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month.

Please bring own reusable bags.

For more information, call 203 724-9111.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

Babytime

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and a special book. Ages 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration appreciated.

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

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and a special book.

Ages 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

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.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
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.

Canasta

Canasta Club

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

 

Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

SilverSource logo

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, November 27, 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?

The New Yorker

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.  Also available via Zoom. Registration appreciated; join the discuss...

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

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker. 

Also available via Zoom.

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.

All Library Facilities Closed for Thanksgiving

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
Combo Yoga

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Holiday Theater: The Three Scrooges

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Free presentation of the classic Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, reimagined as a zany 1940s slapstick romp with ghosts and curmudgeons, holly and hope.The Three Scrooges was writt...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Free presentation of the classic Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, reimagined as a zany 1940s slapstick romp with ghosts and curmudgeons, holly and hope.

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.

Family Storytime

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.

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

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

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.

Babytime

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, December 2, 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:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2.5 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

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:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2.5 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.

Access Health

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Monday, December 2, 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.