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Learn About TMAD and All About Henna

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

An introduction to TMAD, the library's Teens Making a Difference advisory and volunteer program. We will also learn how to make henna, create designs and take care of them.Grades 6...

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

An introduction to TMAD, the library's Teens Making a Difference advisory and volunteer program. We will also learn how to make henna, create designs and take care of them.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

STEM Storytime

Curious Creators

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through exciting experiments and creative projects.Ages 3 and older with an acco...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through exciting experiments and creative projects.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required.

Combo Yoga

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
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 at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

The Society of Albanian-American Writers: Book Signing "The Woman's Pen" (Pena e Gruas)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Society of Albanian-American Writers will host the launch of the anthology "Pena e Gruas" (The Woman's Pen), a literary collection dedicated to creative women. The event will f...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

The Society of Albanian-American Writers will host the launch of the anthology "Pena e Gruas" (The Woman's Pen), a literary collection dedicated to creative women.

Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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 your way to 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 your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Ages 3 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.  Registra...

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

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. 

Ages 3 months to 3 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.

LGBTQ+ Book Club

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.Teens and adults.Regist...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

The Main Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Family Storytime

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, April 21, 2025 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.

Toddler Playgroup

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 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 3 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 3 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.

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applican...

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

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English.

Short Story Hybrid Book Discussion: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read any of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short stories for a discussion that will explore key themes, symbols and characters in his writing, delving into his commentary on guilt, morality...

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

Read any of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short stories for a discussion that will explore key themes, symbols and characters in his writing, delving into his commentary on guilt, morality and human nature.

knitting

Knit & Needles: Knitting Gathering

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library-wide 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.Registration appreciated.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

Registration appreciated.

Sing and Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.Ages 18 months to 4 years.

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

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.

Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration re...

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

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Crafternoons

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft all in preparation for school readiness.Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration re...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft all in preparation for school readiness.

Ages 3 to 6 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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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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Earth Day Bird Feeders

Crafternoon: Earth Day Bird Feeders

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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:

Celebrate the Earth using recycled materials to make your own bird feeder. Supplies will be provided.Grades 3 to 8.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:

Celebrate the Earth using recycled materials to make your own bird feeder. Supplies will be provided.

Grades 3 to 8.

Registration required.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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:

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ABCs of Book Banning

Ferguson Library's Freedom to Read Committee presents: The ABCs of Book Banning Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Screening of the award-winning short documentary The ABCs of Book Banning, followed by a panel discussion with State Sen. Ceci Maher, State Rep. Corey Paris and Samantha Lee, Co-Ch...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Required
Event Details:

Screening of the award-winning short documentary The ABCs of Book Banning, followed by a panel discussion with State Sen. Ceci Maher, State Rep.

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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, April 23, 2025 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.