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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
7
2024
Tue
City of Stamford Diversity Breakfast
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Join us to celebrate the shared values and cultures of the 16th most diverse city in this nation and commit to communal action to effect positive change in our world.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities
9:30am - 12:30pm
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:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Community,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.
Breakfast will be served.
Ages 12 to 18.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop
10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
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
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Storytime with Sarah
10:30am - 11:00am
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:
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.
May
6
2024
Mon
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
May
6
2024
Mon
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 "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
May
7
2024
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.
Ages 18 months to 4 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.
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
8
2024
Wed
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom
10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
8
2024
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.
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.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Cancelled
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
May
9
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
10
2024
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.
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
11
2024
Sat
Art at the Library: Building Community Through the Arts
10:30am - 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:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Help build community through the arts with artist Jean Benoit by designing and creating a mural at the library called Moving Forward Together. Art materials will be supplied.
All ages.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
May
7
2024
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:
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.
May
8
2024
Wed
Canasta Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
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:
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.
May
8
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:
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.
May
9
2024
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
9
2024
Thu
Mah-Jongg Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
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:
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
10
2024
Fri
Address the Mess Decluttering Seminar
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and declutter your life.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini
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:
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Reading & Rhythm Concert
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Event Details:
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.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Reservation
Harry Bennett Branch
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
C2 Education Practice Test
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
C2 Education of Westport is hosting a free practice test event for you and a friend on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 AM at the Harry Bennett Library in Stamford, located at 115 Vine Rd, Stamford, CT 06905.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
7
2024
Tue
Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
7
2024
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
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
7
2024
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
5
2024
Sun
Friends Book Shop Collectible Book Sale
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor Lobby
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Friends Events,
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Don’t miss the Collectible Book Sale where you can browse for unique finds at great prices!
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
5
2024
Sun
39th Annual Stamford Literary Competition Awards Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents
Program Type:
Friends Events,
Special Event
Event Details:
A celebration of the winning authors of the annual Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition, open to Stamford students in grades 3 to 12.
Selections from their work will be read and prizes will be awarded.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Design a Washi Tape Coaster
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Experiment with different designs and patterns to make a tile coaster using Washi tape.
Materials will be provided.
Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
7
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
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
World of Opera Concert: an Arts & Culture Series program
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
A performance of classic arias and duets from world-famous operas such as La Bohème and Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Carmen by G
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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.
May
7
2024
Tue
Crafternoon: Tissue-Paper Collage Vase and Flower Arrangement
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Decorate a container to create a tissue-paper collage vase, then create a flower bouquet for your vase.
Grades 3 to 8.
Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
Let’s Talk: 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.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
10
2024
Fri
Make a Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet for Mother's Day
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Use colorful pipe cleaners to create a beautiful flower bouquet for Mother's Day.
Ages 10 to 18.
Registration required.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Open Game Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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:
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.
May
7
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: Advanced 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.
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
Lecture: The Jack Benny Radio Program
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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
Event Details:
Joe Gianquinto, a retired broadcasting executive, will deliver his lecture, The Jack Benny Radio Program, about radio great Jack Benny and The Jack Benny Show, considered one of the most successful comedy programs from the golden
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
T-MAD Meeting
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teens Making a Difference (T-MAD) advisory program, where you can learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.
Pizza will be served.
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
7
2024
Tue
Pulitzer Prize Winner Series: Andrea Elliott, Author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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:
Author Events,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Andrea Elliott, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, will discuss her book Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
7
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.
May
9
2024
Thu
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
May
9
2024
Thu
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
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
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
May
9
2024
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 welcome.
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