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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
AARP Tax Assistance
10:00am - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Tax Help
Event Details:
Trained tax counselors from AARP will offer help with basic federal and Connecticut state income tax returns.
Bring all 2023 tax documents and a copy of your 2022 tax returns.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Storytime with Sarah
10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.
Ages 2 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
U.S. Citizenship Study Course
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
17
2024
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books with your little one 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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
U.S. Citizenship Study Course
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
World Book Day Celebration
10:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Explore top reads recommended by REACH Prep scholars on display during April and celebrate your love of reading and World Book Day during our book and gift card giveaway.
Snacks will be served.
All ages.
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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.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!
Registration preferred.
Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
16
2024
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:
Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month.
Please bring own reusable bags.
For more information, call 203 724-9111.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Canasta 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 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.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Bebés Bilingües
11:30am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring "canticuentos", picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.
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.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
18
2024
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.
Apr
18
2024
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Bollyfitness, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers.
Registration required.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
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Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Laurel S. Peterson and Van Hartmann
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Community
Event Details:
In celebration of National Poetry Month, poet and mystery author Laurel S. Peterson will talk about writing poetry and share her writing techniques with poet Van Hartmann, Professor Emeritus of English at Manhattanville College.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Cancelled
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
16
2024
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.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
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.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: High 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.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Read to a Therapy Dog
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Bring your imagination to play this popular role-playing game where you will join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
14
2024
Sun
La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro
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 and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Weed 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.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
The New Yorker Magazine Discussion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.
Also available via Zoom.
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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.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Silent Book Club Meeting
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.
Registration required.
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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.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Cookies & Coloring
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided.
Ages 10 to 18.
Registration required.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Toddler Stay & Play
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books with your little one 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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Nutrition Workshop for Teens
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Registered dietitian Inga Voloshin will lead a cooking demonstration and discuss eating with consideration given to the environment, sustainability and health.
Please let us know of any allergies in the special notes section.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Read with Libby & Hoopla
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,
Lectures & Workshops
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.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
17
2024
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.
Apr
19
2024
Fri
Comic-Drama Screening: Asteroid City
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:
In this 2023 comedy drama, world-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Open Game Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others.
All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
16
2024
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.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Art Exhibit Opening: Spring Awakening
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Opening reception for the juried art exhibit, Spring Awakening, featuring works by local and regional artists.
On display through June 13.
Presented in partnership with the Stamford Art Association.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Game Night: Earth
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
To honor Earth Day, this month's game will be Earth.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
How to Talk with Your Child About Suicide, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group:
Parents,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Janessa Alvarez and Cierra Ponzo, clinicians at the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC), will discuss warning signs of suicide, risk and protective factors, and what actions to take if a child or teen is experiencing suicidal thoug
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
16
2024
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:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Language & Education
Event Details:
Practice your conversational skills in a group.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers.
No registration required.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Sewing Project: Decorated Pillowcase
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple decorated pillowcase. No experience necessary.
Supplies will be provided.
Teens and adults.
Registration required.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Pulitzer Prize Winner Series: Greg Grandin, Author of The End of the Myth
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Greg Grandin, the Peter V. and C.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Understanding Long-Term Care Planning
Full
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Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Business & Careers,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
While Social Security and Medicare are important to retirement planning, what is often misunderstood and overlooked is long-term care that addresses health and care needs that arise later in life that are not covered by health insurance.
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