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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
28
2023
Sun
Closing
The Main Library, DiMattia Building, is closed for Memorial Day
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "System-Wide" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "System-Wide" group.
May
29
2023
Mon
Closing
All library facilities are closed for Memorial Day
Branches:
Main Library,
Harry Bennett Branch,
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch,
South End Branch,
Bookmobile,
Outreach,
Virtual,
System-Wide
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Piper’s Hill Learning Center, 17 Roxbury Road
11 to 12: Children’s Learning Centers: Palmers Hill, 64 Palmers Hill Road
12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break
1:30 to 2:30: Stop & Shop, 1937 West Main Street
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Bright Horizons, 4 High Ridge Park
11 to 12: Italian Center Education Station, 1620 Newfield Avenue
12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break
2 to 3: Waterside School, 770 Pacific Street
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.)
9:30am - 12:30pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Community,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.)
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Bennett Babies
10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins.
Siblings welcome.
Registration required.
Registration opens six days before each program date.
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 "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park
10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
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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. Families with children 18 months to 4 years are welcome.
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.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom
10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities for ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins.
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
Babytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
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. No walk-ins.
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.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Tech Tips for Older Adults
11:00am - 12:15pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Second Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
In these free weekly classes for older adults, our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team will teach you how to get the most out of your smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry
11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Distribution at the South End Branch has been reinstated.
Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month.
Please bring own reusable bags.
Face masks required.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Canasta Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.
Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Mah-Jongg Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.
Beginners welcome the first Thursday of every month.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Learn how transitions and animations make your presentations pop, and how to use the Presenter View to your best advantage.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Book Donation Day
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents,
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Donation Day at the Harry Bennett Branch! Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Read With Libby
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All ages,
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Have you considered reading books online? Is a book you want to read not available on our shelves?
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Play Dungeons & Dragons
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
An introductory tabletop game adventure playing the Dungeons and Dragons ruleset. Participants will band together to take on the roles of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
Classic Movie Matinee: Sabotage
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
The Alfred Hitchcock 1936 espionage thriller, also titled The Woman Alone, features a Scotland Yard undercover detective on the trail of a ring of saboteurs on the verge of setting off a bomb in London.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Teen Summer Volunteer Training
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
Friday Film Fest: Bros
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer who likes to play the field.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Interactive Session: Help Us Plan for the Library's Future
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Share your thoughts and ideas about the library and what is possible for the library in the future as we continue working with the New York-based architecture firm HMA2 to conduct a study of all our spaces to meet the community’s needs over the ne
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational skills in a group.
No registration required.
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