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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Free Tax Assistance
10:00am - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Tax Help
Event Details:
Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. Bring all 2024 tax documents and a copy of your 2023 tax returns.
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.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Storytime with Sarah
10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
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 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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Cancelled
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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 3 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.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Sing & Stomp
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:
Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.
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 "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
19
2025
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Free Tax Assistance
10:00am - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Tax Help
Event Details:
Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. Bring all 2024 tax documents and a copy of your 2023 tax returns.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Cuddlers & Crawlers
10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards. This program is for pre-walking babies 12 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Register
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Toddler Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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 "West Side Branch" group.
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Preschool Movie Matinee
10:30am - 11:30am
West Side Branch
Library Branch:
West Side Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Community,
Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics. Ages 18 months to 5 years. If Stamford Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, this program may be cancelled.
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.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
Babytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Register
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Free Tax Assistance
10:00am - 2:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Weed ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Tax Help
Event Details:
Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. Bring all 2024 tax documents and a copy of your 2023 tax returns.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Canasta Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love canasta? Want to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.
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This event is in the "Outreach" group.
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
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.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Mah-Jongg Club
11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Come play mah-jongg, an intriguing game of skill, strategy and luck similar to the card game rummy. Experience players are welcome to drop in. Registration required for beginners interested in a learning session.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
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
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Master gardener and farmer Mark Gostkiewicz, will share what you need to know to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens using sustainable and organic practices.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
18
2025
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.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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.
Mar
18
2025
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Bebés Bilingües
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Power Hour: Supercharge Your Productivity with Simone Assboeck
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Power Hour: Supercharge Your Productivity in 60 Minutes with Simone Assboeck, mental fitness coach and dance instructor.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Teen Art Club
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Draw from your best dreams as inspiration for a Salvador Dali-inspired photo session covering surrealism. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
The New Yorker Magazine Discussion
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
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. Registration appreciated.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
16
2025
Sun
Outstanding Latinas: A Celebration of International Women's Day, a Women's History Month Program
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
A bilingual celebration of International Women's Day, highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community and performances that represent different Latin American artistic and folkloric traditions.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
18
2025
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 "West Side Branch" group.
West Side Branch
Register
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Theater Club Auditions: Juneteenth
2:30pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Register
Library Branch:
West Side Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances,
Books & Reading,
Community,
Lectures & Workshops,
Special Event
Event Details:
Calling all actors, singers, dancers and stagehands who want to play a part in our Juneteenth commemoration. Come prepared to read, show your moves, sing or sign up to work backstage. All ages; ages 10 and older.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
T-MAD Meeting
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Teens Making a Difference 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 "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Women's Financial Awareness Workshop
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Women's financial awareness workshop by financial expert followed by question and answer panel discussion.
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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.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Plan Smart, Retire Confident: Staying Ahead of Tax Changes
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
IRA expert Ed Slott, CPA, will share strategies on reducing or eliminating heavy tax penalties on distributions from IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement savings. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Let’s Talk: Beginner 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.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Let's Talk English Conversation Groups, Teen Edition
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lower Level Community Area
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Language & Education
Event Details:
Practice your conversational skills in a group. All levels welcome. Attendance required for all five sessions through March 27. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
18
2025
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
A Conversation with Entrepreneurs Bill Shufelt and John Walker, a This Could Work! Series Program by CT Mirror
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Lectures & Workshops,
Special Event
Event Details:
CT Mirror Policy Editor Erica Phillips in conversation with entrepreneurs Bill Shufelt and John Walker of Milford's Athletic Brewing Company. Opening reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m.; program from 6 to 7 p.m.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting
An informal gathering for queer young adults to play games, eat dinner, and build community.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Capital Tables & Valuation
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Event Details:
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series Robert Pravder, Angel Investor Capital Tables & Valuation
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Presentation of the the 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 thoughts.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
18
2025
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Meet Janis Daly, Author of The Unlocked Path and Creator of the 31 Titles Women in History Annual List, a Women's History Month Program
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
Janis Daly will discuss her books, The Unlocked Path and The Path Beneath Her Feet, as well as present her #31titleswomeninhistory list, a curated compilation of celebrated historical fiction books that is rel
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Let's Talk: English 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Pulitzer Prize Winner Series: Jacqueline Jones, Author of No Right to An Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Community
Event Details:
Jacqueline Jones , the Ellen C.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Stephen King Book Discussion: The Eyes of the Dragon
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Register
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Event Details:
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
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