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Babytime

Friday, September 27, 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...

Register
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.

Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring a water bottle. Teens and adults  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults

 

Kathleen Fay

Pastel Art Class for Wellness

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Artist Kathleen Fay will lead a relaxing, meditative exploration of color, pattern and pastels in a beginner art class for adults. You will learn how to create an expressive Imp...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Required
Event Details:

Artist Kathleen Fay will lead a relaxing, meditative exploration of color, pattern and pastels in a beginner art class for adults.

You will learn how to create an expressive Impressionist-style drawing of a landscape, tree or flower.

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 Club de Libro

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Board Room 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 Board Room
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.

Crisol Acuarela and Grupo Quetzal Celebration, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

A bilingual celebration highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community as well as performances that represent different Latin Ame...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Required
Event Details:

A bilingual celebration highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community as well as performances that represent different Latin American artistic and folkloric traditions.

All ages.

Family Storytime

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, September 30, 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, September 30, 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.

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.

Role Playing Game

Open Game Night

Monday, September 30, 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.

P2P

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group. Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

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

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

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

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

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

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

Budding Bookworms

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. The focus will be on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of readin...

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

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. The focus will be on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading.

Ages 3 to 5 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

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

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Dash Robotics

Robotics for Kids

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Use Dash Robots to learn the basics of coding through mini exercises based on the Wonder Workshop curriculum. Ages 6 to 10. Registration required.

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

Use Dash Robots to learn the basics of coding through mini exercises based on the Wonder Workshop curriculum.

Ages 6 to 10.

Registration required.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

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

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Luis Miranda book

An Evening with Luis A. Miranda Jr., Author of Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

Meet Luis A. Miranda Jr., who will discuss his book Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America. In Relentless, Miranda shares the poignant narrative ...

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

Meet Luis A. Miranda Jr., who will discuss his book Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America.

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.  

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

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Babytime

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 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. Re...

Register
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.

Toddler Playgroup

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, October 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:

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, October 2, 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.