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Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

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

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, July 25, 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.

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

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Thursday, July 25, 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.

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

Popcorn & Movies: Kung Fu Panda 4

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
South End Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, all while a wicked sorceress summons all the master villa...

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

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, all while a wicked sorceress summons all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spell...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

New players welcome.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, July 25, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before bedtime. For ages 18 months to 6 years Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before bedtime.

For ages 18 months to 6 years

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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Babytime

Friday, July 26, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Friday Flicks: Elemental

Friday, July 26, 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 Elemental. In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery y...

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 Elemental.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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

Barbara's Serenade Trio

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Barbara's Serenade Trio will perform jazz and Latin standards with Barbara Espinosa Occhino on vocals, Carmine Marino on guitar and Steve Taylor on bass.

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

Barbara's Serenade Trio will perform jazz and Latin standards with Barbara Espinosa Occhino on vocals, Carmine Marino on guitar and Steve Taylor on bass.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, July 27, 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. Presente...

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.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A bilingual experience with Miss Ibsen featuring stories, music, movement and crafts. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A bilingual experience with Miss Ibsen featuring stories, music, movement and crafts.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

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

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, July 27, 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. 

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

Doggy Social Hour

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Bring your fur babies to socialize with other pet parents and their dogs. One dog per person; friendly dogs only. All dogs must remain on leash. All ages. Registration req...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Required
Event Details:

Bring your fur babies to socialize with other pet parents and their dogs.

One dog per person; friendly dogs only. All dogs must remain on leash.

All ages.

Registration required

This event is in the "Outreach" group.

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Saturday, July 27, 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.

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

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session. Ages 5 to 12. Registrat...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

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

Silent Book Club Meeting

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read tog...

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

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lawn at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive outdoor storytime on the lawn with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities.  Bring a blanket to sit on.  Ages 3 m...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive outdoor storytime on the lawn with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities.  Bring a blanket to sit on. 

Ages 3 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.

Saturday Matinee: Jaws

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're going to battle the blood...

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're going to battle the bloodthirsty beast.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cult...

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 and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Hour of Code

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Create your own interactive stories, games and animations while learning foundational concepts in computer science through block-based programming. Holly Phillips, a software en...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Create your own interactive stories, games and animations while learning foundational concepts in computer science through block-based programming.

Holly Phillips, a software engineer at Mediaocean, will be the guest facilitator.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

39 Steps Toward Freedom

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

This 90-minute one-man performance, written and directed by Michael Green, chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.'s journey to Memphis on April 3, 1968. His visit there was a prelude to...

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

This 90-minute one-man performance, written and directed by Michael Green, chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.'s journey to Memphis on April 3, 1968.

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

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, July 29, 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.

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

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, July 29, 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.