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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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.

Play Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
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Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

New players welcome.

Ages 18 and older.

Stephen King Book Discussion: The Mist

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get copy of The Mist at the Main Library and read it for our January 23 discussion.

Babytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months 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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Playaway Demo Party

11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education, Lectures & Workshops, Storytime, Technology
Event Details:

Exploring Wonderbooks, Launchpads, Playaways and WhaZoodles during our Playaway Demo Party

Ages 5 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Silent Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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.

Registration required.

La Tertulia de Stamford Club de Libro (Book Club)

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

A gathering dedicated to reading books written by a Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for it's illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise the whole America (continent).

Storytime with Sarah

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Robotics Club: Sphero BOLT

4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use Sphero BOLT robots to learn the basics of coding  using the Sphero BOLT curriculum.

Ages 7 to 10.

Registration required.

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: Limitation of Life by D. E. Rogers

7:00pm - 8:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Limitation of Life by D. E. Rogers

Everything comes at a cost.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
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: High Beginner Level via Zoom

12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Design Valentine's Day Cards

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use a variety of materials to create personalized Valentine's Day cards. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Copy of Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Cuddlers & Crawlers

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short story-time featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is for pre-walking babies 12 months 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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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 Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Get Fit at Ferguson

11:00am - 12:00pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Get fit at Ferguson, a program that includes yoga, Zumba, low impact conditioning and strength-training.

Bring a towel, water bottle and a desire to move.

Canasta Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
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.

All levels welcome.