The library will be closed Sunday, May 29 and Monday May 30 for Memorial Day.

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.

Programs

Let's Talk English Conversation Groups

Spring Semester

Tuesday, May 31

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

Basic: 12:30 p.m.

Low intermediate: 3 p.m.

Advanced: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 1

High intermediate: 10 a.m.

Beginner: 3 p.m.

All classes will meet via Zoom. No registration required. You can connect to Zoom by computer, smartphone, or tablet or call from your phone. For group levels, times and Zoom login information, visit our Let's Talk page.

Community Mindfulness Project Meditation

Tuesday, May 31 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.

Tech Tuesdays: Smartphone Tips for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 31 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.

Stamford One Million Cups

Wednesday, June 1 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

ML First Floor Lobby

Presenters: Noreen Sadruddin, founder, Integrated Learning Modules; and Charlie Silvestro, CEO and founder, PNI Therapeutics. Register.

Basic Microsoft Excel

Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m.

Main Library Tech Lab

Learn how to create and save a spreadsheet, enter data and write formulas. No experience necessary. Must be familiar with Windows. Face mask required. Register.

Civility in America: Keeping the Dialogue Civil, with John R. Bolton

Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and author of The Room Where it Happened. Book sale and signing. Registration required to attend in person. Register. Also available via Zoom. No registration required; just join the Zoom webinar at the scheduled time.

Sponsored by The Dilenschneider Group, Hearst Media Group in Connecticut and the Ferguson Library.

CrimeCONN Mystery Lovers' Conference

Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

(also available via Zoom)

The Friends of the Ferguson Library and the Mystery Writers of America/NY chapter present CrimeCONN 2022, a one-day writers' and mystery lovers' conference.

Details and registration.

Ongoing At The Library

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

Upcoming Programs

Civility in America: When Nothing Matters, What Do We Tell Our Kids? With Fay Vincent

Monday, June 6 at 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Major League Baseball’s eighth Commissioner from 1989 to 1992, a history-making period that included a World Series that was interrupted by an earthquake, an owners’ lockout and the (temporary) expulsion of George Steinbrenner from the Game. Registration required to attend in person. Register. Also available via Zoom. No registration required; just join the Zoom webinar at the scheduled time.

Sponsored by The Dilenschneider Group, Hearst Media Group in Connecticut and the Ferguson Library.

Hip Hop Pioneer DMC to Visit Library

June 8 at 6 p.m.

Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr., Auditorium

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of the hip hop group RUN DMC, will visit the library Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. to talk about his children’s picture book, Darryl’s Dream, a story about finding confidence, facing bullies and celebrating yourself.

The program will include remarks and Q & A with DMC, a poetry slam and children’s dance performance and book giveaway (one per family). Register. Also available via Zoom. Login at the time of the event.

Co-sponsored by the City of Stamford, the Ferguson Library and Stamford Stands Against Racism, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Stamford , Inc., Champions of Philanthropy, Jackie Robinson Park of Fame Inc., the Mayor’s Multicultural Council of Stamford and @stamfordcommunity.

Fix It Stamford Training

Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Main Library Tech Lab

Thursday, June 9 at 2 p.m. Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr., Auditorium

Want to report a problem in your neighborhood? Learn how to navigate the newly updated Fix It Stamford public dashboard.

Joe R. Sexton Lecture Presents Marc Wortman, Author of Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power

Thursday, June 9

Reception at 6 p.m. Program at 6:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power unearths new information, shedding light on Rickover’s educational and personal philosophy as well as his extraordinary life. The Joe R. Sexton Lecture Series is presented in memory of Joseph (Joe) R. Sexton. Registration required to attend in person. Register. Also available via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.. No registration required; just join the Zoom webinar at the scheduled time.

Sponsored by Mel Klugman and the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Performance: I Just Want to Tell Somebody

Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A commemoration of Juneteenth

Ronald “Smokey” Stevens, a recipient of The NAACP 11th Annual Theater Arts Award, adapted his autobiographical novel, I Just Want to Tell Somebody: The Autobiography of Ronald Smokey Stevens, into a one-man, two-character theater production.

Funding provided by The Bowser Family, Wellbuilt Company, Friends of the Ferguson Library, Stamford NAACP and gifts from private sources.

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 be temporarily closed through the end of June for construction at the branch.

Please drop your donations at the Main Library.

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. Meetings will be virtual, via phone or video conference until further notice. To request EIR advisory services, please click here. For more information, call 203 351-8224. 

Remote 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.

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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