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outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Playaway

Preschool Digital Day Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Learn how Launchpad tablets, Wonderbook readalongs and Playaway audiobook devices support preschooler literacy development in the areas of science, math and reading. Ages 2 to 5...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn how Launchpad tablets, Wonderbook readalongs and Playaway audiobook devices support preschooler literacy development in the areas of science, math and reading.

Ages 2 to 5.

Presented in partnership with Playaway.

Libby

Read with Libby & Hoopla

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices. Lib...

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

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

The Right Mistake

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: The Right Mistake by Walter Mosley

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Right Mistake: The Further Philosophical Investigations of Socrates Fortlow by Walter Mosley Living in South Central L.A., Socrates Fortlow, a 60-year-old ex-convict wh...

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

The Right Mistake: The Further Philosophical Investigations of Socrates Fortlow by Walter Mosley

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Libby

Read with Libby & Hoopla

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices. Lib...

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

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices.

Teens

TMAD Meeting

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference (TMAD) advisory program, where you can learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation counts...

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

Teens Making a Difference (TMAD) advisory program, where you can learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Pizza and snacks will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Spanish Storytime

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.

Read Therapy Dog Harper

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.

Silent Book Club

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Libby

Read with Libby & Hoopla

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices. Lib...

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

Learn how to use the free Libby and Hoopla apps to read e-books, audiobooks and magazines from the library's collection. Available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Read Therapy Dog New

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, August 10, 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...

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.

Peter Lerman

All About Audiobooks with Peter Lerman

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Peter Lerman, a professional narrator and producer, will discuss how audiobooks are made and sold, and who listens to them and why. Registration required. Peter Lerman is a m...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Peter Lerman, a professional narrator and producer, will discuss how audiobooks are made and sold, and who listens to them and why.

Registration required.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

The New Yorker

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, August 14, 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...

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

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

Registration appreciated.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. This program is he...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park, located Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.