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KARAOKE REVOLUTION GLEE Teen Program at Ferguson Library, Wednesday, December 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. Grades 6-12th, Free But Registration required

Teens – warm up for the new year with Karaoke Revolution Glee, Wednesday, December 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. Grades 6-12.  Registration required. Call 203-351-8243.

Main Library Lower Level [...]

KWANZAA CAFÉ AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY’S SOUTH END BRANCH, featuring jazz vocalist Maydie Myles, Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m, FREE

Celebrate Kwanzaa at the Ferguson Library’s South End Branch Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. We’ll celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Kuumba (creativity) and enjoy an evening of creative expression, featuring jazz vocalist Maydie Myles. Generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson and co-sponsored by the Stamford Kwanzaa Association and CTE, Inc.

For more information call 203 [...]

September Computer Classes at the Ferguson Library, Main Branch on Thursdays and Saturdays, FREE

These are trying times for the Stamford Library System, with its budget cut down like trees in a Rain Forest.  As an OnTheCheap reporter, I have a special fondness for our libraries, which not only serve as repositories for books but also as social halls, cinemas, salons (as in readers’s discussion groups), research utopias, and all-around [...]

Teen Program, Harry Bennett Branch of Ferguson Library, Cupcake Creations Wednesday, August 18 at 4:15 p.m., Free But Registration Required

Friends of Ferguson, you certainly know the way to a teen’s heart!

Through CUPCAKES!

Cupcake Creations

Wednesday, August 18 at 4:15 p.m.

Use your creativity to decorate cupcakes.  We’ll provide all the materials you need. Registration required. Call 203 351-8294.

Harry Bennett Branch

All our programs are generously supported by the Friends of The [...]

See Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island FREE At UConn, Sponsered by Friends of Ferguson, Saturday June 12 @2PM

Due to the Main Library renovation, the Library’s films will be shown at UCONN.  For more information contact 203 351-8231.  Generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson.

Shutter Island
Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m.
Room A2 (second floor)
A federal marshal investigates a disappearance at Shutter Island, a water-bound mental hospital for the criminally insane.  With Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark [...]

The Blind Side at UConn Library, Thursday April 8th @ 6:30PM, FREE

Due to Main Library renovation, the Library’s April films will be shown at UCONN, in the Jeremy Richard Library, Multi-Purpose Room. #108.  For more information contact 203 351-8231.  Generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson.

If you never saw Sandra Bullock’s Academy Award Winning star turn in The Blind Side, now you can FOR FREE

The Blind Side

Thursday, April 8 at [...]

Ferguson Library Presents – The Taking of Pelham 123 – Saturday, November 14 @ 2pm, FREE

As part of its Second Saturday Cinema series, the Ferguson Library presents The Taking of Pelham 123 on Saturday, November 14 @ 2pm. This is the 2009 version, with Denzel Washington and John Travolta, directed by Tony Scott (rated R). So, if you missed it in the theatre – or (like me) waiting for [...]

Sundance Cafe and Wine Bar Hosts “Friends of Ferguson Library Benefit Day,” Friday November 6, 7am – 7pm

I have to admit I’ve never been to Sundance Cafe at 105 Broad St. (next to the Town Center Mall), but I’ve heard about it from several people; it’s inexpensive, fresh, delish – all good things. (Plus they have one of the coolest, musical websites I’ve seen in a while). So, here’s a great excuse to [...]

eBay Deconstructed: Saturday,November 7th at 11am, Harry Bennett Branch of the Ferguson Library, FREE

Navigating huge websites is not one of my strong suits.  As a matter of fact, I get downright jittery when my kids ask if they can post something or buy something on eBay.  ”How do you know you’re getting what you think you’re getting,” I ask, skeptically.

I’m sure I’m not alone, which is why it tickled [...]

Free Salsa Party, Sat. October 3rd; 2pm at Ferguson Library

This is what I mean about Stamford’s amazing library system. It doesn’t confine itself to books only.

In tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, the Friends of Ferguson are sponsoring local DJ Carlos Enrique Carmona, who will play the best of salsa and meringue. Expect to dance the afternoon away, and if you don’t know the [...]