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Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 3

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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 third session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spiri...

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 third session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spirited swing.

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Theater Club Auditions: Juneteenth

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Calling all actors, singers, dancers and stagehands who want to play a part in our Juneteenth commemoration. Come prepared to read, show your moves, sing or sign up to work ba...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Calling all actors, singers, dancers and stagehands who want to play a part in our Juneteenth commemoration. 

Come prepared to read, show your moves, sing or sign up to work backstage.

All ages; ages 10 and older.

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

Trivia Night: TV

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on all things TV. Whether you’re a die-hard binge-watcher or a casual viewer, form a team or come solo (and make new friends) as we dive into iconic moments, un...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on all things TV.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Poetry Club: Get Ready to Slam, Session 2

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Get ready for National Poetry Month in April during this second session of a two-part writing workshop designed to help you write and present a poem for the Ferguson Library Poetry...

Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for National Poetry Month in April during this second session of a two-part writing workshop designed to help you write and present a poem for the Ferguson Library Poetry Slam on April 30. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 4

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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 final session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spiri...

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 final session of a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the sultry rumba and high-spirited swing.

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Reading & Rhythm Concert

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

An interactive concert where everyone can sing, dance, move, play and enjoy orchestral music while building literacy and social/emotional skills. All ages.Registration appreci...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

An interactive concert where everyone can sing, dance, move, play and enjoy orchestral music while building literacy and social/emotional skills. 

All ages.

Registration appreciated.

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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.

Art Exhibit Opening: Reception: Portraits of our Planet

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Opening reception of spring art exhibit, Portraits of our Planet.The juried show, featuring works by local and regional artists, will be on view through June 26.Presented in partne...

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

Opening reception of spring art exhibit, Portraits of our Planet.

The juried show, featuring works by local and regional artists, will be on view through June 26.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Open MIC Poetry Slam

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month during our annual gathering of spoken word performers from around Connecticut.All ages.Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month during our annual gathering of spoken word performers from around Connecticut.

All ages.

Registration required.

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

Read It & Reel It

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A monthly book-to-movie club where we read a book, watch the film adaptation and compare the two.Ages 10 and older.Registration appreciated. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

A monthly book-to-movie club where we read a book, watch the film adaptation and compare the two.

Ages 10 and older.

Registration appreciated.