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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
20
2023
Sun
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Aug
21
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Barrett Park Outdoor Adventure Proigram, Burdick Street
11 to 12: Strawberry Hill International Baccalaureate School, 200 Strawberry Hill Avenue
12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Westover Summer Day Camp, 412 Stillwater Avenue
11 to 12: The Star Center Summer Day Camp, 1170 Shippan Avenue
12:15 to 1:15: Staff Break
1:30 to 2:30: Yerwood Center, 90 Fairfield Avenue
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Aug
25
2023
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: Rocky's Ace Hardware, 485 Hope Street
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
26
2023
Sat
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
21
2023
Mon
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
25
2023
Fri
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
26
2023
Sat
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
21
2023
Mon
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
25
2023
Fri
Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that change
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Bookmobile Stop at Courtland Park
10:00am - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 1:30: Courtland Park, 53 Courtland Avenue
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park
10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Family Storytime
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 participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.
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 "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Bookmobile Stop at Courtland Park
10:00am - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 1:30: Courtland Park, 53 Courtland Avenue
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
25
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.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry
11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
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 "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Tech Tips for Older Adults
12:00pm - 3:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Lunchtime Yoga
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Yoga instructor Ngan Nguyen will lead a lunchtime class in the Hatha style.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
26
2023
Sat
Make History Your Own, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
12:00pm - 2:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Community,
Crafts, Games & Making,
Special Event
Event Details:
Build your own African American history book using stickers that depict dozens of courageous fighters for civil and equal rights as well as inspirational pioneers in government, science and technology, business, the arts and more.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
26
2023
Sat
Screening & Family Discussion: March On! by Christine King Farris, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
12:00pm - 2:00pm
South End Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Special Event
Event Details:
Viewing of the animated video March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World, based on the 2008 picture book where Dr.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
21
2023
Mon
Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.
All levels welcome.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Learn a Language with Pronunciator
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
All ages,
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents,
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
A weekly workshop where you can learn how to use Pronunciator, a free app for people who want to hold a conversation in another language.
Bring a smartphone or tablet.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
22
2023
Tue
Creature Features
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Families
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Scientists have always grouped animals based on shared features. Using natural props, animal mounts and live animals, our guests from White Memorial Conservation Center will break down the characteristics of several major animal groups.
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.
Aug
26
2023
Sat
GameDevCT Mixer
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making,
Non-library Event,
Technology
Event Details:
Annual showcase for game developers to demo their work and attendees to test the games.
Ages 18 and older.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
20
2023
Sun
Women's Self-Defense Workshop
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a female-focused self-defense workshop focusing on three phases: setting up boundaries and assessing the threat; learning the best way to strike using palms, elbows and knees; and defending a
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
23
2023
Wed
Make History Your Own, a 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Program
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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:
All ages
Program Type:
Community,
Crafts, Games & Making,
Special Event
Event Details:
Build your own African American history book using stickers that depict dozens of courageous fighters for civil and equal rights as well as inspirational pioneers in government, science and technology, business, the arts and more.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Aug
21
2023
Mon
Interactive Session: Help Us Plan for the Library's Future
6:30pm - 7:30pm
South End Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Special Event
Event Details:
Share your thoughts and ideas about the future of the library 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 next decade.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Aug
24
2023
Thu
Play Dungeons & Dragons
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
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 are always welcome.
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