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At the Library
Posted on 11/05/2009
Used Book Shops The Friends of Ferguson Library Used Book Shops are a great place to pick up summer reading for the kids. The book shops have titles from the Stamford schools' summer reading lists, classics, award winners, and staff favorites. Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2. and all purchases benefit Library collections and programming. While you're shopping for your kids, don't forget that they also have great books for adults, newer releases as well as old favorites. The selection changes daily. Stop in and take a look. The book shops are located at the Main Library downtown and Harry Bennett Branch on Vine Road. Check http://www.friendsoffergusonlibrary.org for hours. Children's programs Get in the mood for Thanksgiving and other fall fun at The Ferguson Library. All programs are generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson. For more information call 351-8243. Children's Author/Illustrator Mo Willems -- Jeanne Rinehart Family Lecture -- Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Mo Willems talks about his work. Grades K and up. Book sale and signing to follow. Main Library third floor auditorium Sensory Storytimes -- Saturdays, Nov. 7 (orientation), Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Songs, movement, a story and a sensory activity specially designed for children with sensory processing disorders and autism. For children ages 3 -- 5 with caregiver. All children welcome. Registration is required. Call 351-8243. Main Library third floor auditorium Peanut Butter Bonanza -- Monday, Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Learn about the famous inventor of peanut butter, George Washington Carver. Make a peanut butter sandwich and plant your own peanut plant. Ages 6 -- 12. South End Branch Children's Film: "Up" -- Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. A grumpy old man sails away on the adventure of a lifetime, only to find out he's not alone. Rated PG. 96 minutes. Ages 5 and up. Main Library third floor auditorium After-School Fun -- Friday, Nov. 13 at 4:15 p.m. Stories and crafts about nocturnal animals. For grades K-3. Registration required. Call 351-8294. Harry Bennett Branch Toddler Time -- Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 1.5-3 .5 with an adult. Harry Bennett Branch Tellabration -- Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Enjoy folktales, music and fun as we present stories and songs for the whole family. Refreshments to follow. Kindergarten and up with families. Main Library third floor auditorium Thankful Turkey Craft -- Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Awesome Autumn craft fun. Use your imagination and creativity to create a turkey craft. Ages 5-12. South End Branch Pajama Storytime -- Thursday, Nov. 19 at at 7 p.m. Stories and songs for the whole family. Wear your pajamas if you like. Ages 3 and up. Families welcome. Harry Bennett Branch Book discussions No registration is necessary -- just drop in. Book discussions are generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson. The November schedule follows. Harry Bennett Branch Reader's Choice -- Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. "Sally Hemings" by Barbara Chase-Riboud. Harry Bennett Branch Conference Room. Call 351-8292 for more information. Tuesday Night Book Discussions at Main - Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. "Telex from Cuba" by Rachel Kushner. Main Library Third Floor Conference Room. Call 351-8231 for more information. French Book Discussion -- Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. "Les Déferlantes" by Claudie Gallay. Main Library Third Floor Conference Room. Call 351-8236 for more information. African and African-American Authors at the South End Branch -- Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. "Just Too Good to be True" by E. Lynn Harris. South End Branch. Call 351-8280 for more information. Thanksgiving Storycraft Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. -- Favorite Thanksgiving stories and a gobbling turkey craft. Ages 3.5-8. Main Library Third Floor Auditorium A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving -- Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Join us for popcorn and the classic holiday film, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Ages 5-12. South End Branch Sing me a Story -- Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Ev leads a morning of music. For ages 3-8. Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Children's Film: Star Trek -- Saturday Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. The crew of the USS Enterprise voyages through unimaginable danger to stop a vengeful enemy from the future. Rated PG-13. 126 minutes.Main Library Third floor auditorium Films Enjoy recent hits and compelling independents at The Ferguson Library in Stamford. All films are free and are shown in the Main Library's third floor auditorium. For more information contact 351-8231. Generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson. Second Saturday Cinema -- "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3." Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. A New York subway dispatcher draws on his knowledge of the subway system to outsmart a dangerous hijacker. With Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Directed by Tony Scott. Rated R. 2008. 106 minutes. Third Thursday at Noon -- "Frozen River." Thursday, Nov. 19 at noon. A single mother in upstate New York resorts to smuggling illegal. Immigrants into the U.S. to make ends meet. With Melissa Leo, Michael O'Keefe and Misty Upham. Directed by Courtney Hunt. Rated R. 2008. 96 minutes. Computer and Internet training The Ferguson Library offers regular computer and Internet training classes at the Main Library and branches. Main Library. Third Floor Computer Lab. Call 351-8221 or 351-8222 to register. Excel -- Saturday, Nov. 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. Internet Basics -- Thursday, Nov. 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. Microsoft Word in Spanish -- Saturday, Nov. 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. Microsoft Word -- Thursday, Nov. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. Computer Basics -- Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn ESL on the Computer -- Saturdays, Nov. 14 & 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Harry Bennett Branch. Call 351-8292 to register. Microsoft Word -- Wednesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 11 a.m. eBay Demystified -- Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.
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