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Mah-jongg

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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.

Moana

Popcorn & Movies: Moana

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out Maui and set things right. Starring Aul...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out Maui and set things right.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Slime Making

Make Color-Changing Slime

Thursday, July 18, 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:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands. Ages 7 to 16.  

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:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands.

Ages 7 to 16.

 

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.

Sewing Machine

Sewing Project: Survival Sewing Kit

Thursday, July 18, 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), Adults
Event Details:

Learn basic hand mending skills as well as what you should have in a sewing kit that you can take everywhere. Supplies will be provided. Teens and adults. Registratio...

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

Learn basic hand mending skills as well as what you should have in a sewing kit that you can take everywhere.

Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

Babytime

Babytime

Friday, July 19, 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.

Endangered Species

Nature Camp: Endangered Species

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families
Event Details:

Explore the amazing diversity in the animal and plant kingdoms and examine what's needed to survive. We will also discuss what the terms threatened, endangered and extinct really m...

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

Explore the amazing diversity in the animal and plant kingdoms and examine what's needed to survive.

Trolls Band Together

Friday Flicks: Trolls Band Together

Friday, July 19, 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 Trolls Band Together. Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of her favorite boy band...

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 Trolls Band Together.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Devil's Music

Documentary Screening: The Devil's Music: 1920s Jazz

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with this screening of the documentary The Devil's Music: 1920s Jazz, part of Culture Shock: The TV Series and Beyond by PBS. ...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with this screening of the documentary The Devil's Music: 1920s Jazz, part of Culture Shock: The TV Series and Beyond by PBS.

Beats @ Bennett no date

Beats @ Bennett

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lawn at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for after-hours fun with a night of board games, henna art and live music with the cover band Old School 203. Snacks and drinks will be served. Rain or shine. Regis...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get ready for after-hours fun with a night of board games, henna art and live music with the cover band Old School 203. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Rain or shine.

Registration appreciated.

Chess for Kids

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Prese...

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

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Combo Yoga

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, July 20, 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. 

Tech Devices 2

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Outreach
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
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.

Upcycle Book Pages

Upcycle Book Pages

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Upcycle old book pages to design a greeting card. Supplies will be provided. Ages 15 and older. Registration required.  

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

Upcycle old book pages to design a greeting card. Supplies will be provided.

Ages 15 and older.

Registration required.

 

Stamford Pride

Youth Pride Cafe

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy board games, a crafting station, a Drag Storytime, tunes and delicious bites at this festive summer celebration.  Ages 10 and younger with families. Presented in p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy board games, a crafting station, a Drag Storytime, tunes and delicious bites at this festive summer celebration. 

Ages 10 and younger with families.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

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

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, July 22, 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, July 22, 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 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required. Registration opens six days b...

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 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

Toastmasters Teens

Teen Workshop: Communication & Leadership

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Business & Careers, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a six-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills so that they may beco...

Full
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Business & Careers, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a six-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills so that they may become tomorrow's leaders in business, industry and the community.&nbsp

Veterans Support Group

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Come share your experiences in a non- judgmental, supportive and confidential environment.

Harry Bennett Branch
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Purpose of Meeting

Come share your experiences in a non- judgmental, supportive and confidential environment.

Quiver

Color in 3D with Quiver

Monday, July 22, 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...

Register
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.

Tech Devices 2

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor Program Room 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: Second Floor Program Room
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.

Hula Hoopla

Hula Hoopla

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Lawn at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. You'll enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and encourage self-expression and crea...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. You'll enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and encourage self-expression and creativity.

Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult.

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.

Hula Hoopla

Hula Hoopla

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Lawn at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. You'll enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and encourage self-expression and crea...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. You'll enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and encourage self-expression and creativity.

Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult.

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.