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Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Come dressed in your Halloween costume to celebrate the holiday during our first ever Trunk-or-Treat event at the branch parking lot. For trunk-or-treating, instead of going fro...

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Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Come dressed in your Halloween costume to celebrate the holiday during our first ever Trunk-or-Treat event at the branch parking lot.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Wealth Bridge Advisory

Understanding Medicare via Zoom

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Medicare is one of the most commonly misunderstood age-related milestones in financial planning. But it’s a crucial component of any retirement plan. This workshop will cover su...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Medicare is one of the most commonly misunderstood age-related milestones in financial planning. But it’s a crucial component of any retirement plan.

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, October 29, 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 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Babytime

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, October 30, 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 30, 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.

Toddler Playgroup

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, October 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:

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 ...

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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 30, 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.

 

Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, October 30, 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.

The New Yorker

New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.  Registration appreciated. Also available via Zoom; join the discuss...

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

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker. 

Registration appreciated.

Halloween Animals

Halloween Storytime: Sea Adventure

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Event Details:

Halloween celebration featuring characters from our favorite stories. Special surprises and treats including a not-so-spooky storytime. Costumes are encouraged; mermaids, pirate...

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Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Halloween celebration featuring characters from our favorite stories. Special surprises and treats including a not-so-spooky storytime.

Costumes are encouraged; mermaids, pirates and sea creatures expected.

All ages.

Stamford Advocate logo

Stamford Advocate Archives Workshop

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

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, October 30, 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.
 

Treats & More

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Decorate pumpkins, design Halloween ornaments and try to guess how many candies are in a large jar for a prize. All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Decorate pumpkins, design Halloween ornaments and try to guess how many candies are in a large jar for a prize.

All ages.

Medical Education: Pain Management

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Ofer Wellisch, head of Stamford Hospital’s Pain Management Program, will share insights into the science-based, multi-modality approach that the program employs to manage ...

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Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Dr. Ofer Wellisch, head of Stamford Hospital’s Pain Management Program, will share insights into the science-based, multi-modality approach that the program employs to manage and alleviate pain.

Nosferatu

Silent Film Screening with Live Piano: Nosferatu

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for Halloween with the silent horror classic Nosferatu. Pianist Cary Brown will provide live piano accompaniment. Snacks and punch will be served. Teens and adults....

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

Get ready for Halloween with the silent horror classic Nosferatu. Pianist Cary Brown will provide live piano accompaniment.

Snacks and punch will be served.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

Easy English

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bil...

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

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

Curious Kids

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, October 31, 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.

Mah-jongg

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, October 31, 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 the second Thursday of the month.

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

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Beginners welcome the second Thursday of the month.

Treats & More

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Decorate pumpkins, design Halloween ornaments and try to guess how many candies are in a large jar for a prize. All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Decorate pumpkins, design Halloween ornaments and try to guess how many candies are in a large jar for a prize.

All ages.

Seizo Mazer

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Software Development Best Practices

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series Seizo Mazer, Founder, Language Learning Software Development Best Practices Seizo Mazer has extensive experience building commercial iPh...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
Seizo Mazer, Founder, Language Learning
Software Development Best Practices

Let's Talk

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

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.