PROGRAMS

English Language Learners

Easy English for Beginners

Let's Talk: Conversation Groups via Zoom

Tuesday, June 6

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, June 7

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

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

Evening Sessions In Person

Tuesday, June 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration not required. New students welcome.

Canasta Club

Wednesday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Come play this fun mix of bridge and rummy. All levels welcome.

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, June 8 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.

New Location! Start Reading with Libby

Thursday, June 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Learn how to use Libby, a free app that lets you borrow e-books, digital audiobooks, and magazines from the library. Bring your smartphone or tablet and library card. For Android and iOS devices.

Make a Will for Free

Thursday, June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Second Floor Study Room

Create your own will in as little as 15 minutes. No prior experience necessary. Must be a U.S. citizen, 18 or older and have an email address. Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Just in Case Estates.

Spanish Book Discussion

Thursday, June 8 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Ann M. Sexton Board Room

Catedrales by Claudia Piñeiro

The unsolved murder of a 17-year-old girl is the backdrop for a story about how people can use faith to justify horrible acts.

Classic Movie Matinee
Friday, June 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Dial M for Murder
When a former tennis pro discovers his rich wife is having an affair, he plots the perfect murder. Starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings. Rated PG.

Friday Film Fest
Friday, June 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Don't Worry Darling
A 1950s housewife in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that the glamorous company town is hiding disturbing secrets. Starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde and Kiki Layne. Rated R.

Special PRIDE Month Event:
Drag Storytime
Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Celebrate Pride Month and everything that makes you special at this interactive event featuring drag performers Tiki Malone, Destiny Harmony and Frankie C. All ages.

BUSINESS, CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY

Basic Excel

Thursday, June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to create and save a spreadsheet, enter data and write formulas.

Registration required.

COMING UP

Summer in the City Art Exhibit
Opening Reception
Thursday, June 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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.

Friends Author Series:

A Conversation with Alka Joshi

Thursday, June 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

The New York Times bestselling author will discuss The Perfumist of Paris, the latest novel in The Jaipur trilogy. Join the discussion here.

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.

Tickets are $10 for Friends members and $20 for the general public. Purchase here.

Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books.

Friends Author Series:

An Evening with Daniel Silva

Wednesday, July 19 from 6 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.

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
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

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. 

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

- 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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Library Hours

Main Library, DiMattia Building

96 Broad Street, Stamford

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

115 Vine Road, Stamford

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South End Branch

34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 am. to 2 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

1143 Hope Street, Stamford

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 to 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Available

Curbside Pickup is available for Ferguson Library cardholders.

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