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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
City of Stamford Small Business Access to Capital Event
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Small business resource event.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Storytime with Sarah
10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
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
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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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 2.5 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.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom
10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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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 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.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Bilingual Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Community,
Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.
Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration required.
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.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
Babytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry
11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Canasta Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Bebés Bilingües
11:30am - 12:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish-language storytime featuring 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.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
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 with Ms. Gloria 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.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Mah-Jongg Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Meira Rosenberg
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events
Event Details:
Meira Rosenberg will read and discuss her books Indiana Bamboo and her latest, 28 Days of Neon.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Zumba Dance Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Parents,
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!
Bring a water bottle.
Teens and adults
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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 "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Installation Opening Reception
12:00pm - 2:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Special Event
Event Details:
Display of artist Rene Soto’s The Heritage Wall, a collection of 20 figures featuring the colors of various Latin American flags.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Knit & Needles Knitting Club
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
The New Yorker Magazine Discussion
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Current Events
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
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Greg Dillon
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Greg Dillon, a former FBI agent, will discuss his book The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
15
2024
Sun
A Celebration of Song & Dance, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Music & Concerts
Event Details:
Enjoy bilingual presentations and performances representing various Latin American countries.
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Budding Bookworms: Preschool Story & Craft
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making,
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy listening to a longer book and discussing the story. Participants will create a craft to take home related to the theme of the book.
Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult.
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 "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Stuffie Sleepover: Storytime & Craft
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4),
Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making,
Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a special stuffie that is no bigger than a shoebox to spend the weekend with us. We will read stories, then make beds for your stuffie.
We will also share photos of all the fun they have when the library is closed.
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Make Friendship Bracelets
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Tweens (grades 5-8),
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Make and swap friendship bracelets with your friends. Colorful strings and beads will be supplied.
Ages 8 and older.
Registration appreciated.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
LGBTQ+ Social Book Club
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
Event Details:
Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.
Registration required.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Silent Book Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
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.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Research Products With Consumer Reports
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Learn how to gain free access to Consumer Reports Magazine to navigate its database of unbiased product reviews of a wide variety of consumer goods.
Bring your library card.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Tattooing for Beginners
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Learn everything you need to know about tattooing: finding an artist, expectations, styles, cautionary tales, red flags to avoid, advice for artists and more.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Open Game Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
TMAD Meeting
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teens Making a Difference advisory program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. participation counts as volunteer work. Pizza and chips will be served.
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 "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom
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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Fall Art Exhibit Opening Reception: BeautiFall Moments
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Opening reception for the art exhibit, BeautiFall Moments. The juried show, featuring works by local and regional artists, will be on view through January 9.
Pictured: Fall's Beauty by Barbara Benesch
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Historical Fiction Panel Discussion: Meet Authors Marcia Bradley, Barbara Josselsohn and Jimin Han
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events
Event Details:
Historical fiction authors will gather to discuss their published works and share insight into this popular genre. The panel discussion will be moderated by author Barbara Josselsohn.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Open Lab: Resume Assistance
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Event Details:
Use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your resume.
Teens and adults.
Registration appreciated.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Business Formation & Contracts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Event Details:
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
Dror Futter, Partner, Rimon Law
Business Formation & Contracts
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Sewing Project: Fabric Book Cover
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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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 fabric book cover for a composition notebook. 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.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
An Evening with Esmeralda Santiago, Author of Las Madres, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events
Event Details:
Meet award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago, who will discuss her book Las Madres, a powerful novel about family, ra
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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 "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Discussion Via Zoom: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
This month's book discussion exploring the unknown realms of fantasy, science fiction and horror will be on Annihilation
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.
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