The Ferguson Library

10/15/2026

A night of laughs for a great cause! The Rotary Club of Stamford is supporting the library with a special Comedy Night Fundraiser.

Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy where proceeds will benefit the Ferguson, helping us acquire portable Braille units and other assistive equipment for people with visual impairments.

🎟️ Tickets and event details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stamford-rotary-comedy-night-fundraiser-tickets-1999619266053

10/14/2026

On Sunday, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano joined drummer Joe Corsello and bassist Nat Reeves for a special concert in celebration of Italian American Heritage Month.
 
Thank you to these talented musicians, our partners at the Italian Center of Stamford, and everyone who joined us for an afternoon of live jazz!

10/13/2026

Our very own Kyriaki Afxentiou Kuzin is going the extra mile for the library!

On December 31, Kiki will take on the NYRR Midnight Run in New York City's Central Park, raising funds to support the library's free programs, resources and services as she works toward her goal of running the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.

From fitness and wellness programs to cultural opportunities, the library brings people together and makes essential resources accessible to all. Now we're asking our community to rally behind Kiki.

Whether you give $5, $10, $25 or more, every donation supports the library. Let's help Kiki reach her fundraising goal and make every mile count!

🏃‍♀️ Donate today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/one-mile-one-person-one-stronger-community

Can't donate? Help spread the word by sharing her fundraiser!

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10/13/2026

Creativity and community come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Join us Saturday, October 17, for a special afternoon of arts and crafts at the library. Make your own beaded bracelet, enjoy henna art and face painting, and connect with Stamford Health to learn more about breast health and available resources.

All ages are welcome. Supplies and snacks will be provided.

10/12/2026

Throughout September, we celebrated Library Card Sign-Up Month with our Back-to-School Book Giveaway, providing free books to students in preschool through grade 12 across all our branches.
 
And the best part? Seeing those books already being put to good use! These young readers at our Waterside Branch wasted no time diving into their new stories.

10/09/2026

Looking for something to keep you up at night? Our staff curated a selection of highly anticipated new horror fiction books for October.
 
Whether you want ghosts, monsters or psychological twists, these books will make you think twice before turning off the lights. Dive into something new for Spooky Season!

10/08/2026

From flour to fresh-made cavatelli! We had a delicious morning at the library with Stamford chef and Columbus Park Trattoria co-owner Michael Marchetti, who brought his family’s Italian cooking traditions to our mobile kitchen for a hands-on pasta-making demonstration.
 
Michael shared his techniques and a few secrets behind making pasta by hand, giving everyone a taste of the Italian American traditions that have made food such an important part of the community.
 
Thanks to Michael for spending the morning with us and sharing her craft!

10/08/2026

It's Banned Books Week, we'd like to take a closer look at the facts.

📚 4,235 unique book titles were challenged in 2025, the second-highest number ever documented by the American Library Association.

📈 Nearly 92% of censorship attempts were tied to organized campaigns, a sharp increase from previous years, reflecting targeted attacks on access to literature.

🏛️ More than half of documented challenges occurred in public libraries.

Numbers tell a story, and these numbers highlight why the freedom to read matters. Libraries exist to provide access to a wide range of ideas, perspectives, and information so every reader can make their own choices.

10/07/2026

Which books were targeted most often last year? The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom documented 4,235 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2025, with widespread attempts to censor books in libraries, schools, and universities.

The 11 titles most frequently targeted include works ranging from Sold and The Perks of Being a Wallflower to Gender Q***r, Empire of Storms, Looking for Alaska, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The reasons cited for challenges included claims of obscenity, LGBTQIA+ representation, race and racism, social justice and diversity, and political or religious viewpoints.

The freedom to read means having access to a wide range of stories, ideas, and perspectives.

Swipe through to see the full list and learn more about the books at the center of last year's censorship efforts.

10/06/2026

UPDATE! Due to a water leak, the Main Library, DiMattia Building will be closed today, October 6.