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Haitian Heritage Month Program

Panel Discussion: The Crisis of Instability in Haiti from 1804 to 2023

Saturday, May 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.

South End Branch

Expert panelists Frantz Antoine-Leconte, Julien Jumelle and Bernac Celestin will discuss the island nation's history of political instability, its repercussions and possible solutions. Book signing to follow. Refreshments will be served.

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Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Read the book of your choice in the quiet camaraderie of others at the monthly gathering of our Silent Book Club. Perfect for introverts and those who just want a quiet place to read.

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Old Folkies Acoustic Singalong

Saturday, May 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

An afternoon of toe-tapping finger-snapping acoustic delights with Dr. Ev, who will take requests.

U.S. Citizenship Course

Monday, May 22 and Thursday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants 50 and older with 20 years of legal, permanent residency, or 55 and up with 15 years of legal, permanent residency, could be excused from the English literacy requirement. 

Knit & Needles Knitting Group

Monday, May 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

African and African American Authors Book Discussion

Monday, May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom

South End Branch

Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

A Black author's cross-country book tour becomes a profound exploration of love, friendship and racial violence in America.

English Language Learners

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Let's Talk: Conversation Groups

Sessions Via Zoom

Tuesday, May 23

New students from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

High beginner: from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Low intermediate: from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Advanced: from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24

High intermediate: from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Beginner: from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Evening Sessions In Person

Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration not required. New students welcome.

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

South End Branch, Second Floor Program Room

Free weekly tech help with our experienced bilingual English and Spanish team.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, May 23 at 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

This 45-minute session will include a 30-minute guided meditation to help reset your nervous system and support your emotional and physical well-being. Please arrive five minutes early.

Game Night at the Library

Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

First Floor New Materials Room

Join us for an evening of fun and games. Select a game from the library's game collection, bring your own game, or learn how to play the month's featured game, the award-winning Wingspan.

Registration required

Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness

Tuesday, May 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

An inspirational conversation with The Other Side of Yet author Michelle Hord and professional counselor Yolande Forde, L.P.C. on how to reimagine life after trauma.

Presented in partnership with the City of Stamford.

Canasta Club

Wednesday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Beginners and experienced players are invited to play canasta, a fun cross between bridge and rummy.

Short Story Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Full Throttle by Joe Hill

In this bone-chilling collection, the bestselling author delivers 13 tales of supernatural suspense, two co-written with his father, Stephen King.

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Experienced players are invited to play the popular tile-based game of Mah-Jongg.

Beginners welcome the first Thursday of each month.

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Second Floor Study Room

Discuss your case with a volunteer attorney. To book a required 20-minute appointment call 203 351-8221.

Supported by the Connecticut Bar Association.

Friends Author Series:

Actor and Author Andrew McCarthy

Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Bestselling author, actor and '80s Hollywood Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy will discuss his new memoir Walking With Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. Moderated by John Breunig, Editorial Page Editor of the Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Time. Reception at 6 p.m.; program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for Friends members, $25 for others (includes a Friends membership). Registration required.

Classic Movie Matinees

Friday, May 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Clash of the Titans

The Greek hero Perseus undertakes a series of epic trials to save his beloved Andromeda from prison and a fateful encounter with a monstrous sea creature.

Starring Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom and Maggie Smith. Rated PG.

Oscar Movie Festival

Friday, May 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

1917

As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 soldiers from walking into a deadly trap. Starring Dean-Charles Chapman and George McKay. Rated R.

Haitian Heritage Month Program

An Evening of Konpa Dance

Friday, May 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.

South End Branch

Learn how to dance to Haitian jazz-based konpa music with DJ Rolex Sound Production Maestro. No previous dance experience required. Refreshments will be served.

Asian Film Festival

Screenings of popular films that celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Easter Sunday

Monday, May 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy drew on his life experiences for this comedy set around an Easter family gathering. Starring Koy, Lydia Gaston and Brandon Wardell. Rated PG.

Moana

Wednesday, May 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's Island, she answers the ocean's call to set things right. Starring Auli?i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson. Rated PG.

Parasite

Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the Park family and the destitute Kim clan. Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon and Lee Jung-eun. Rated R.

Crazy Rich Asians

Saturday, May 27 from 2 to 4:15 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

American-born Chinese economics professor Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous. Starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh. Rated PG-13.

Business, Careers & Technology

Intermediate Microsoft Word

Thursday, May 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to add images and tables to documents, use Styles to format a document and edit the header and footer.

Registration required

Coming Soon!

Meet Author Lisa Belkin

Tuesday June 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Award-winning journalist and author Lisa Belkin will discuss her new book, Genealogy of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night, the story of three families whose paths collide one summer night in 1960 with the murder of Stamford Police Officer David Troy. Members of the late officer's family will join Belkin for this event. Registration required.

Friends Author Series:

An Evening with Fiona Davis

Tuesday, June 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Bestselling author Fiona Davis returns to the Ferguson Library to discuss her latest book, The Spectacular. Her new novel features a story of love, sacrifice and the pursuit of dreams, set at New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall during its mid-century heyday.

Presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Library, tickets are $10 for Friends members and $20 for the general public. Purchase here

Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books.

Ongoing At The Library

The Tiny Art Show

Community artists of all ages have their 4x4-inch works on display at all branches through June 17.

Art Exhibit:

Celebrating Women in Life and Art

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

This exhibition, launched during Women's History Month in March, features works by local and regional artists. On view through June 8.

Co-sponsored by the Stamford Art Association.

Artwork: Mother of Modern Dance by Gigi Barrett

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics

Tuesdays through Fridays in May and June from 1 to 5 p.m.

Lower Level Community Area

Free Covid-19 vaccines and boosters are available to adults and children from 1 to 5 p.m. No appointment necessary. Please bring your vaccine and insurance cards if you have them. In addition to primary vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna Bivariant boosters will be available Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays through June 30.

This clinic is offered in partnership with the Stamford Health Department and Griffin Health.

Tell Your Story Project

We have resumed our oral history project, Tell Your Story, an effort to capture Stamford's history through the lives of its residents. If you are a long-time resident and would like to share memories of growing up in Stamford, please let us know. We welcome photos and other memorabilia, too. You can experience the stories we have collected so far by visiting the Ferguson Library Digital Archive at fergusonlibraryarchive.org. If you are interested, contact Frank Skornia at [email protected] or 203 351-8220.

We Can Help Your Book Club

Need a suggestion for your book group discussion or help locating copies? We're ready to support your book group with a variety of resources. The library has a well-curated book discussion collection, with multiple copies of each book. We can also get books for you if we don't have the title and share resources about how to have a successful book discussion. And of course, our readers advisory services can help you find your group's next great read.

For book group services, contact Anthony Marrocolla at [email protected].

Digital Navigators  

Do you need technology assistance? Have an issue with your laptop, or a new device that needs to be set up? The Ferguson Library’s Digital Navigators are here to help!

Digital Navigators operate by appointment only. Please call 203-351-8221 to set up and appointment.

Library Resources

Just finished reading an amazing book and don't know what to read next? Complete this form and a librarian will send you three suggestions based on your response. We will reply to your email within 24 hours.

Notary Services

Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Our notary public is available to notarize your paperwork for free. By appointment only. For information or to make an appointment, call 203 351-8292.

Entrepreneurs-in Residence

Starting a new business? Looking to expand your current business? Have an idea and don't know where to start? 

Our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are available by appointment to help early stage entrepreneurs conceptualize and grow their ideas into companies. Book an appointment. For more information, call 203 351-8221. 

Book-A-Librarian

Reserve up to one hour with a librarian for information or technology assistance, including assistance with our virtual resources like e-books, e-audiobooks and movie streaming. Complete this form to make an appointment.

In The Community

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry and Casework

Schedule subject to change

- erwood Center - 90 Fairfield Avenue: Mondays from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.
- Stamford Manor - 26 Main Street: Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Ferguson Library South End Branch - 34 Woodland Avenue: Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Quintard Manor - 18 Quintard Terrace: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Domus- 82 Lockwood Avenue: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Building One Community - 75 Selleck Street: Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
- Domus - 82 Lockwood Avenue (Subject to change): Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.