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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Ballroom Dance Workshop: Session 3

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
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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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
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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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
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Test your knowledge on all things TV.

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

Poetry Club: Get Ready to Slam, Session 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Side Branch
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
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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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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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
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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.
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

2:00pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
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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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading
Registration Required
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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.