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

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

Death Cafe via Google Meet

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.

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

Doggy Social Hour

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Special Event
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, Special Event
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 "South End Branch" group.

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

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.

Baby & Toddler Playgroup

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Kids play while caregivers meet and chat. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home craft, extended play and one-on-one support and facilitation from a Sparkler family &...

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

Kids play while caregivers meet and chat. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home craft, extended play and one-on-one support and facilitation from a Sparkler family & community engagement specialist.

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 "South End Branch" group.

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, September 10, 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 "Main Library" group.

In The Room Interview Series with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Radio personality and moderator John Dankosky, Director of Events for CT Mirror, will host a conversation with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to kick off In Th...

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

Radio personality and moderator John Dankosky, Director of Events for CT Mirror, will host a conversation with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to kick off In The Room, a monthly in-person interview series with

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, September 10, 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 "Main Library" group.

Author Talk: Henry Grabar, Author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author and journalist Henry Grabar will lead a community talk on national and local urban policies, touching on Stamford parking, transportation, housing and land use issues.&...

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

Author and journalist Henry Grabar will lead a community talk on national and local urban policies, touching on Stamford parking, transportation, housing and land use issues. 

Books sale and signing by Elm Street Books.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Welcoming Week Storycraft

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

Celebrate Welcoming Week as we share some of our favorite books and do a craft. All ages; families welcome. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Welcoming Week as we share some of our favorite books and do a craft.

All ages; families welcome. 

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.

A Celebration of Song & Dance, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual presentations and performances representing various Latin American countries. The performers include the academy Taller Portal Norteño presenting La Marinera, a ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual presentations and performances representing various Latin American countries.

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.

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, September 17, 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 "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, September 17, 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 "Main Library" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

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

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Tattooing for Beginners

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn everything you need to know about tattooing: finding an artist, expectations, styles, cautionary tales, red flags to avoid, advice for artists and more. Participants wil...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Learn everything you need to know about tattooing: finding an artist, expectations, styles, cautionary tales, red flags to avoid, advice for artists and more.

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

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, September 24, 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 "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, September 24, 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 "Main Library" group.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 1

Wednesday, September 25, 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 first session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the rumba and swing. Singles...

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

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

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, September 26, 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.

Crisol Acuarela and Grupo Quetzal Celebration, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

A bilingual celebration highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community as well as performances that represent different Latin Ame...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Required
Event Details:

A bilingual celebration highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community as well as performances that represent different Latin American artistic and folkloric traditions.

All ages.

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

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, October 1, 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 "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Death Cafe via Google Meet

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

An Italian Heritage Month Program: Researching Italian Families: All Roads Do Not Lead to Rome (Zoom)

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, demonstrating Genealogy research techniques that apply to any ethnic group, a...

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, demonstrating Genealogy research techniques that apply to any ethnic group, as well as tips that are specific to Italians and Italian-Americans.