FEATURED PROGRAM

Friends Author Series:

An Evening with Daniel Silva

Wednesday, July 19

Reception at 6 p.m.; program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

The New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva discusses his latest thriller, The Collector. CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel will moderate the conversation.

Tickets: $45 general admission and $35 for Friends members. All tickets include a copy of The Collector. Purchase here.

General admission tickets also include a Friends of the Ferguson Library membership through December 2023.

NEW! BOOKMOBILE VISITS COURTLAND PARK
The Bookmobile will be at Courtland Park, 53 Courtland Avenue, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of July. Then, we'll be back the second week in August. Stop by and say hello!

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Literacy Night

Tuesday, July 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Workshops for parents and children on how to avoid the summer slide, a phenomenon where students lose some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. For families with children ages 5 to 10.

Presented in partnership with Cradle to Career, Family Centers and Stamford Public Schools.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Dance yourself into fitness with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Teens and adults. Registration required.

Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required.

Public Library Tour

Wednesday, July 19 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

First Floor Lobby

A member of our staff will offer a guided tour of the building, so you can learn about the library's many resources and where to find them. Teens and adults. Registration required.

Read with PressReader

Wednesday, July 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Learn how to use PressReader, a free app that offers access to more than 6,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world in 60+ languages.

Bring your tablet, smartphone or laptop and learn how to get the latest news for free. For Android and iOS devices.

PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Old Folkies Acoustic Singalong

Saturday, July 15 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Weed Hollander and Memorial Branch

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

Easy English for Beginners:

Side by Side Part 1

Monday, July 17 and Thursday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn English language skills by reading, speaking and writing. Registration required.

Let's Talk: Conversation Groups

Conversation groups for English language learners. Registration not required. New students welcome.

Summer Sessions via Zoom

Tuesday, July 18

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

High beginner: from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, July 19

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

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

Evening Sessions: In Person

Tuesday, July 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

New! Thursday, July 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Community Mindfulness Project:

Meditation

Tuesday, July 18 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A brief discussion about meditation practice followed by a guided meditation with a chance to share and reflect. Please arrive five minutes early. Teens and adults.

Spanish Book Discussion
Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Patria by Fernando Aramburu
Lifetime friends become bitter enemies when the father of one family is killed by militants, one of whom is a son from the other family.

BUSINESS, CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY

Understanding IRAs & Tax Planning in Retirement

Tuesday, July 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Learn how and when to tap assets like IRAs to supplement income during retirement and the tax implications. Registration required.

Understanding Housing Wealth & Reverse Mortgages

Thursday, July 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Learn how reverse mortgages can help eliminate mortgage debt, finance home improvements, purchase a new home, manage healthcare expenses, enhance an investment portfolio and more. Registration required.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Summer in the City Art Exhibit

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

The juried show, curated by the Stamford Art Association, features works by local and regional artists. On view through September 21.

Pictured: Scene from the Met Steps by Susan Hirsch

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].

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.

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. 

IN THE COMMUNITY

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry and Casework

Schedule subject to change

- Yerwood 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.

PLEASE NOTE: All clients must wear face masks inside P2P buildings and P2P on Wheels.

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