EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 30 FOR

A NOVEL AFFAIR

Don't wait! Early registration for A Novel Affair ends March 30. Early bird tickets for this April 20 evening of food and fun can be purchased here.

Missed the early deadline? Ticket sales continue after March 30 at regular event pricing.

We're delighted to honor Polly O'Brien Morrow and Pitney Bowes for their service to the library and the Stamford community.

PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Documentary Series:

The Black Church

Saturday March 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m

South End Branch

Second installment of the documentary series The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song, hosted, produced and written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. This four-part series traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, and autonomy and freedom.

Saturday, April 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

South End Branch

Third installment of the series.

Co-sponsored by the Stamford NAACP and the Stamford MLK, Jr. Committee.

English Language Learners

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side (Part 3)

Monday, March 27 and Thursday, March 30

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing. Registration required. Register at the Second Floor Reference Desk or by calling 203 351-8228. For information, email [email protected].

Tech Tips for Older Adults

Tuesday, March 28 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, March 28 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.

*This program has a waitlist.

Ballroom Dance Workshop

Wednesday, March 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Final installment of a four-part workshop covering the basics steps of the sultry rumba and high-spirited swing.

Registration required.

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Play mah-jongg with us. Beginners to advanced players welcome.

Art Exhibition Reception:

Celebrating Women in Life and Art

Thursday, March 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Reception commemorating the Celebrating Women in Life and Art exhibit during Women's History Month, featuring works by local and regional artists.

The exhibit will be on view through June 8.

Co-sponsored by the Stamford Art Association.

Artwork: Mother of Modern Dance by Gigi Barrett

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Second Floor Study Room

Discuss your case with a volunteer attorney. To book a required 20-minute appointment call 203 351-8221.

Generously supported by the Connecticut Bar Association.

Classic Movie Matinee

Friday, March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

The Philadelphia Story

This 1940 rom-com tells the story of a Philadelphia socialite (Katharine Hepburn) whose wedding plans are complicated by the arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid journalist on the eve of her wedding. Also starring Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. Not rated.

Welcome Spring Concert

Friday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

South End Branch

A fun evening of music and dance with pianist and soloist Juan David Corrales.

Presented in partnership with Nosotras.

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Saturday, April 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a female-focused self-defense workshop in the traditional Chinese martial art of Wing Tsun focusing on three phases: setting boundaries and assessing the threat; learning the best way to strike using palms, elbows and knees; and defending against chokes, grabs and mounts.

Registration required

BUSINESS, CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY

*This program has a waitlist

Happening today!

Fundamentals of 3D Printing

Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to use slicing software to prepare a model to be printed on the library's new 3D printer. For teens and adults. Registration required.

TechXel Stamford Accelerator Series Venture Expert Talks

Financial Modeling

Thursday, March 30 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. via Zoom

Ted Stone has been CFO for companies ranging in size from start-ups to $2 billion global firms, including public, private equity, employee and angel ownership.

Registration required.

COMING SOON

CrimeCONN Mystery Lovers' Conference

Saturday May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Annual CrimeCONN Mystery Lovers' Conference. Presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Library and the Mystery Writers of America/NY chapter, this day-long conference will feature many authors and real-life crime fighters who will examine the future of this popular genre. Join us to investigate the shape of things to come!

CrimeCONN will be a hybrid event with in-person and Zoom ticket options available. Tickets purchased before April 6 are $40 per person. Tickets purchased after that date are $60 per person; $45 for MWA and Friends members, seniors and students. Livestream registration is $25 per person. Buy Tickets Here.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics

Tuesdays through Fridays in March & April 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 March 31.

This clinic is offered in partnership with the Stamford Health Department and Griffin Health.

AARP Tax Assistance

Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Trained tax counselors from AARP will offer help with basic federal and Connecticut income tax returns. For more information, including a list of required documents for tax filing and how to file online visit our Income Tax Resources Page.

This assistance will continue at the Harry Bennett Branch through April 17.

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.

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.

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, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.