HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule
All library facilities will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
We honor those who have bravely served our country.

PROGRAMS
    
Help Us Plan for the Library's Future
Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Please join us at a one-hour interactive session with our architects as we reimagine the future of our spaces. This session will focus on the Main Library. We would love to hear from you as we draft a new facilities master plan. Register here.
    
English Language Learners
Easy English for Beginners
Let's Talk: Conversation Groups via Zoom
Tuesday, May 30
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 31
High intermediate: from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Beginner: from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Evening Sessions In Person
Tuesday, May 31 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 30 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 30 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.
    
Mah-Jongg Club
Thursday, June 1 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! Start Reading with Libby
Thursday, June 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett 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.

Death Cafe
Thursday, June 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom
A discussion about increasing the awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives. Death cafe is not grief support or counseling.

Classic Movie Matinees
Friday, June 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Sabatoge
In this Alfred Hitchcock thriller, an undercover Scotland Yard detective searches for saboteurs about to detonate a bomb in London. Starring Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka and John Loder. Not rated.

Friday Film Fest
Friday, June 2 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Bros
This groundbreaking rom-com tells the story of two gay men who shun commitment but are undeniably drawn to each other. Starring Luke Macfarlane, Billy Eichner, Monica Raymund and Dot-Marie Jones. Rated R.?
    
Play Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, June 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
An introductory tabletop adventure playing the Dungeons and Dragons ruleset. Participants will take on the roles of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and their wits. No experience necessary. Ages 18 and older. Registration required.

BUSINESS, CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY
    
Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
Learn how transitions and animations make your presentations pop, and how to use the Presenter View to your best advantage. Must be familiar with Windows and able to use a mouse and keyboard. Basic experience with MS PowerPoint necessary.
Registration required.

UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS

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 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:
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
B?estselling 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
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 through June 30 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.

By registering for programs, you may receive occasional emails about ?upcoming events at the library. You can opt out at any time.

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

 - 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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