PROGRAMS

Book Discussions
Open to All

Harry Bennett Branch
Monday, August 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom
The Lost Girls by Pam Jenoff

Spanish Book Discussion
Thursday, August 11 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Main Library, Third Floor Ann Sexton Board Room
Una partida de ajedrez por Stefan Zweig

English Language Learning

Let’s Talk: Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
Via Zoom
Tuesday, August 9
Log in at the correct time.
New students: noon
Basic: 12:30 p.m.
Low intermediate: 2:30 p.m.
Advanced 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10
High intermediate: 10 a.m.
Beginner: 3 p.m.

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side (Part 1)
Thursday, August 11
Third Floor Technology Center
Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing. Register at the Second Floor Reference Desk or by calling 203 351-8228. For information, email [email protected].

Community Mindfulness Project Meditation
Tuesday, August 9 at Noon
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 well-being.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Tuesday, August 9 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Wednesday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

All ages are invited to receive a free Covid-19 vaccine and/or booster. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but they are not necessary to participate. No one will be turned away.
Presented in Partnership with Griffin Health.

Tech Programs

Tech Tuesdays: Smartphone Tips for Older Adults
Tuesday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
South End Branch
Second Floor Program Room
Get the most out of your iPhone or Android. Free weekly classes for older adults with our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team.

Introduction to Raspberry Pi

Saturday, August 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
Learn the many things you can do with these small computers--some the size of a stick of gum! Register.

Business & Career Programs

Resume Writing 101

Wednesday, August 10 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Main Library, Third Floor Technology Center
Learn how to write a resume that best meets your job search needs. Participants will also learn how to identify special skills that make them stand out from the competition. Experience with MS Word is highly recommended. Complete this form to register.

Paint & Sip

Friday August 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
South End Branch
Sip some wine while creating an original abstract masterpiece on canvas and paper. No art experience required.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Art at the Ferguson

Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
The Art of Community exhibit continues through September. In partnership with the Stamford Art Association and Stamford Pride.

2022 Reading Challenge

Sign up for our 2022 Reading Challenge.
This challenge is for both fast and slow readers. Whether you read a book a week or one every month—e-books and audiobooks count—there will be a prize drawing for those who finish reading 12 books from the list and another drawing for those who finish 52 books. The challenge ends December 2022.

Digital Navigators

Need help accessing health or banking information online? Want to get up to speed on Google tools or help your children succeed in school?
Our Digital Navigators can help you with all this and more, and even set you up with a digital device if you need one. Don’t be left behind in a digital world.
Appointments are required, and are available in English, Spanish, Arabic and Haitian-Creole. Call 203 351-8251 to book a time at the Main Library or the South End Branch.
This project is made possible with an IMLS grant awarded through the CT State Library

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

BOOK SHOP NEWS

The Harry Bennett Branch Book Shop will reopen in mid- August.
We look forward to seeing you then! The Main Library Book Shop continues to be open during library hours.

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.
Harry Bennett 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.

Masks are optional in library buildings.
Masks are required at children's programs for participants ages 2
and up. We reserve the right to ask you to wear a mask if
you are working closely with staff.

COMMUNITY GOINGS ON

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
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South End Branch
Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30
Saturday 10 – 2

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For information about passport services, visit our Passports page or call 203 351-8298.

Curbside Pickup Available

Curbside Pickup is available for Ferguson Library cardholders.
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Phone Service

Main Library Borrowers Services: 203 351-8261
Main Library Adult Services/Reference Desk: 203 351-8221
Youth Services: 203 351-8242
Harry Bennett Branch: 203 351-8292
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch: 203 351-8285
South End Branch: 203 351-8280

Online Chat (Look for the Chat with us button on our website.)