The Ferguson Library

Keep moving all season long. Your Saturday fitness routine is still going strong at the Main Library, with Zumba and Mat Pilates every week throughout the fall and winter.
 
💃 Zumba | 12:15 to 1 p.m. 
Dance your way to fitness with instructor Pamela Arenas. Bring your water bottle and get ready to move.
 
🧘 Mat Pilates | 1 to 2 p.m. 
Instructor Leigh Bochicchio leads an energizing class blending strength, flexibility, deep breathing and mindful movement, with props and modifications for all levels.
 
Teens and adults are welcome.

Missed our conversation with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas? The recording is now available!

Secretary Thomas joined us at the Main Library to discuss recent changes to Connecticut election laws, voting accommodations, election misinformation, and what residents should know ahead of upcoming elections.

Watch the full recording here:

The Impact of New Election Laws with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

$10,000 for the library! 📚
 
The Friends Book Shop Sidewalk Sale was a huge success, bringing in $10,000 during the Arts & Crafts on Bedford Street fair.
 
That money directly supports Ferguson Library programs and collections, helping fund the books, resources, and experiences that Stamford counts on.
Thanks to everyone who came out to shop, and to the Friends of Ferguson for their continuous planning and support.
 
Want to get involved? When you become a Friend, you’ll receive a 10% discount on any Friends Bookshop purchases. Get started today: fergusonlibrary.org/friends

With Election Day approaching, understanding how our elections work matters. We were grateful to welcome Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to the Ferguson Library for an important conversation about recent election law changes that impact Connecticut voters.

From early voting and voting technology to accessibility and how to navigate election misinformation, Secretary Thomas broke down the must-knows.

Have questions about Election Day? Visit vote.gov or stop by the Main Library and check out our Voting Information display.

Sidewalks: easy to overlook, but not so simple when you start asking who builds them, who maintains them, and who gets to use them.
 
We had a great conversation last night with Michael Pollack, author of Sidewalk Nation, who took us across the country to explore the laws, policies, and community decisions shaping one of our most basic pieces of infrastructure.

One of America’s greatest crime writers just dropped a dangerous new mystery.

In Hanging and Burning, Walter Mosley sends Joe King Oliver on a cross-country search after a dying gangster makes one final request: find a missing woman. What follows is a journey into secrets, violence, and a family history that refuses to stay buried.

Now, come listen to Mosley talk about his latest novel and a career that has made him one of the most successful writers in crime fiction.

Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books New Canaan. Tickets are $10 for Friends members and $15 for the general public.

Get tickets today: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/event/evening-acclaimed-writer-walter-mosley-author-hanging-and-burning-king-oliver-novel-92072

A few moments from last night’s opening reception for World Cultures, our new juried exhibition, in partnership with Stamford Art Association & Townhouse Gallery, featuring works by talented artists from across the region.
 
There’s still plenty of time to see the gallery! World Cultures will be on view at the Main Library through January 7, in the Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium.