Stamford
Connecticut
Ferguson Library
Our Mission
Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate and enrich the Stamford community.
Our Vision
Inspire, promote and foster lifelong learning and personal growth.
Our Core Values
Advance Literacy: Nurture and encourage literacy.
Inspire a Love of Reading: Celebrate life-long learning.
Atmosphere: Create a safe, inviting and comfortable environment that is conducive to reading, studying, learning and engagement.
Access: Provide convenient hours and locations for the Stamford community and remote access via our website.
Accountability: Responsibility for providing quality customer-driven services.
Connections: Build relationships among and between individuals and community groups.
Creativity/Innovation & Technology: Encourage creativity, experimentation and innovation while utilizing the latest technology.
Diversity: Embrace the numerous cultures and races in the community.
Equality: Freedom from bias or favoritism.
Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas.
Recent News
Ferguson Library Happenings for the Week - January 14, 2024
Want information about our youth programs? Sign up here. The library will close at 6 p.m. January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. PROGRAMS Documentary Screening: Owned: A Tale of Two Americas Saturday, January 13 from 12…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids - January 14, 2024
Just for Kids Want information about our programs for adults? Sign up here. The library will close at 6 p.m. January 15 for Martin Luther King Dr. Day COMMEMORATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Family Craft Saturday, January 13…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids Newsletter - January 7, 2024
Wee Ones at Weed Storytime Monday, January 8 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required. Crafternoon: Cardinal…
Read More »What's Going On Next Week At The Ferguson Library - January 7, 2024
Open Game Night Monday, January 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Main Library, DiMattia Building Third Floor Technology Center Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Healing Drum…
Read More »A Novel Affair at The Ferguson Library's Major Fundraiser is April 11, 2024
Honoring Steven M. Frederick and Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky for their service to the library and the Stamford community. Early registration opens February 12. Major sponsors to date Morrison Friends of the Ferguson…
Read More »Ferguson Library News - January 2024
Message from the CEO As we begin 2024, I always enjoy discussing priorities or resolutions for the next 12 months. In this new year, I can’t think of anything more important than a robust discussion around intellectual freedom: freedom of…
Read More »Ferguson Library News - December 29, 2023
You already know that the Ferguson Library is a vital pillar of our city, but you may not know that our beloved library could not exist without the generosity of people like you. We aim to raise $100,000 by December 31. That might sound like a lot,…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings for the Week - December 24, 2023
HELP THE LIBRARY START 2024 STRONG! Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the library) helps provide our community with free and…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids Newsletter - December 17, 2023
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S YEAR-END APPEAL Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the library) helps provide our community with free and unrestricted…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings for the Week - December 17, 2023
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S YEAR-END APPEAL Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the library) helps provide our community with free and unrestricted…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids Newsletter - December 3, 2023
Want information about our programs for adults? Sign up here. SUPPORT THE LIBRARY Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the…
Read More »Ferguson Library Happenings for the Week - December 3, 2023
Want information about our programs for adults? Sign up here. SUPPORT THE LIBRARY Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the…
Read More »Ferguson Library News - December 2023
December 14 Cookbook Author Lidia Bastianich Just in time for the holidays! Join December 14 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening with Emmy Award-winning public television host, bestselling cookbook author, and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, who will…
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