Programs

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Tuesday, September 6 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, September 6 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 emotional and physical well-being. Please arrive five minutes early.

Business & Career Workshops

Small Business Development Workshop

Tuesday, September 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to identify a niche when starting your own business. We'll also cover marketing, advertising, financial statements and access to capital. Register.

Resume Workshop

Thursday, September 8 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to write a resume that best meets your job search needs and convert it into ATS format to increase application visibility. Register.

Spanish Book Discussion

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

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Ann M. Sexton Board Room

A discussion of Stefan Zweig's Una partida de ajedrez.

Family Program

MakeFest

Saturday, September 10 from Noon to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

The Ferguson Library's annual celebration of creativity featuring performance, crafts, technology and art by local makers. All ages welcome.

Coming Soon!

Black In Color: A Celebration of Black Art and Gospel Music

Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mill River Park, Washington Boulevard and Broad Street

A community mural project, kids activities, live music and more for the whole family.

A partnership with the Cultured Pearl Foundation.

A Conversation with Robert Livingston

Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Join us for a discussion with Robert Livingston, a Harvard social psychologist and leading expert on the science of underlying bias and racism in organizations. Dr. Livingston will discuss his book, The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations.

The program is co-sponsored by the City of Stamford, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, and the Ferguson Library, along with the Mayor's Multicultural Council, 100 Black Men, Stamford Community, Stamford Cradle to Career, Stamford Public Education Foundation and Stamford Stands Against Racism. Register.

Friends of the Ferguson Library Pub Crawl

Wednesday, Oct. 12 6:15 to 10 p.m.

Main Library, Outdoor Plaza

Back by Popular Demand! The Friends of the Ferguson Library's annual Literary Pub Crawl returns to downtown Stamford for a convivial evening featuring roving visits to local bars and restaurants. Proceeds will benefit the library's programs and services.

Participants will meet in the library's lobby and divide into two groups to visit two of four participating restaurants—Bar Rosso, Hudson Social, Towne Parlor and ZAZA Italian Gastrobar. Each location will offer entertainment or literary bingo. Dessert and additional entertainment will follow at the library.

Tickets are $40; $30 for Friends members. Register.

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.

Book It for the Ferguson Library

Any Place, Any Time During September

The Friends of the Ferguson Library are excited to present Book It for the Ferguson Library, a virtual 5K fun run/walk event throughout the month of September. Register online to support the library, its programs and services. Form a team or walk/run as an individual. Share your 5K on social media using the hashtags #FergusonLibrary or #BookitforFergusonLibrary.

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 has reopened!

Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Support the library's programs and services with the purchase of quality gently-used books at Stamford's only independent book store, operated by the Friends of The Ferguson 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. 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.