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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, October 7, 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Researching Italian Ancestry via Zoom: All Roads Do Not Lead to Rome, an Italian-American Heritage Month Program

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Greenwich genealogy teacher Janeen Bjork will present case studies of local Italian-American families to demonstrate genealogy research techniques that apply to any background as w...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Greenwich genealogy teacher Janeen Bjork will present case studies of local Italian-American families to demonstrate genealogy research techniques that apply to any background as well as tips specifically for Italians and Italian-Americans interes

This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft all in preparation for school readiness. This special event will be animal-themed, so wear your favorite...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft all in preparation for school readiness. This special event will be animal-themed, so wear your favorite animal gear or bring your stuffed animal!

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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 8, 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:

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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Crafternoon: Finger Weaving Scarves

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Learn how to finger weave to make a scarf to take home.   Ages 8 to 14. Registration required.

Register
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:

Learn how to finger weave to make a scarf to take home.  

Ages 8 to 14.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Game Night: Betrayal at House on the Hill

Tuesday, October 8, 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 explore a haunted house and escape the ghost in Betrayal at House on the Hill. Betrayal at House on the Hill quickl...

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 explore a haunted house and escape the ghost in Betrayal at House on the Hill.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

An Evening with Stephen Solomon, Author of Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An evening with professor and author Stephen Solomon, who will discuss his book Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech. A panel di...

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

An evening with professor and author Stephen Solomon, who will discuss his book Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, October 8, 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, October 9, 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.
 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 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 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...

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.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Canasta Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach yo...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Stamford Advocate Archives Workshop

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to gain free access and navigate the Stamford Advocate collection of historical archives going as far back as 1892. We will also investigate the wide variety of resour...

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

Learn how to gain free access and navigate the Stamford Advocate collection of historical archives going as far back as 1892.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Lab: Resume Assistance

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 2

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with dance instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead the second session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spir...

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

Learn to dance like a pro with dance instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead the second session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spirited swing.

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.