From the President’s DeskThe Ferguson Library is about lifelong learning and per-sonal growth. No matter your age, we have a resourceor program for you. The city is the foundation of ourbudget, but we also rely heavily on gifts to make up thedifference or expand programs. The American Dream Literacy Grant (see below) will allow us to grow services.Individual donations can help us purchase new material.

Each gift counts but sometimes the timing will makean individual gift turn into a much bigger one.

By giving to The Ferguson Library on Fairfield County’s Giving Day, March9, your small gift when matched with others can become a much bigger gift.

What is Giving Day? It’s our region’s biggest philanthropic event of theyear, and a chance to support the nonprofits that make a difference in ourcommunity.

On March 9, go to FCgives.org and make a donation of as little as $10 toThe Ferguson Library and your other favorite nonprofits. Your gift can help usbuy books and provide innovative programs for children and adults.

Thank you for your support.– Alice Knapp, President

Ferguson Hosts 1 Million CupsProject to Connect Entrepreneurs Beginning this month, The Ferguson willhost a monthly get together aimed at con-necting and educating local entrepreneurs.The project is part of the national 1 MillionCups initiative, created by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. 1 MillionCups – based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee – is a free gathering that helps buildstartup communities on a grassroots level.

The Library will host these get-togethers the first Wednesday of each monthat 8 a.m., with presentations from two early-stage startups. For more informa-tion contact Elizabeth Joseph ejoseph@fergusonlibrary.org, 203 351-8224.

Tax Help at the Library

The Heart of the Community

Focus on Ferguson

Linda Avellar, EditorBarbara Aronica-Buck, DesignerBarbara Thomas, Communication AssistantCathy Sacks, Editorial Assistant

The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees

Ellen Bromley, ChairSteven M. Frederick, Vice-ChairThomas Cassone, TreasurerDudley N. Williams, SecretaryGreg CaggainelloWilliam S. Callion, Jr.Moira LyonsAnderson Livingston Edward H. Schuster

Ex OfficioAlice KnappPresident

Main Library, DiMattia BuildingOne Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.mSunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch115 Vine Road 06905203 351-8291Monday & Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday 1 to 6 p.m.Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South End Branch34 Woodland Avenue 06902203 351-8280Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Thursday 12 to 7 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch1143 Hope Street 06907, 203 351-8285Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BookmobileTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Friends Book Shops at The Ferguson LibraryMain Library and Harry Bennett BranchOpen during Library hours

The Passport Offices in the LibraryFor information call 203 964-1000MAIN LIBRARYMonday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 HARRY BENNETT BRANCHSaturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Focus on FergusonTHE FERGUSON LIBRARYphone 203 964-1000 • fax 203 357-9098www.fergusonlibrary.org • email: comments@fergusonlibrary.orgMARCH 2017

Friends Book ShopMarch 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and the Friends BookShop is featuring Dr. Seuss favorites all month. Theyalso have some great titles celebrating Women’s History Month and St. Patrick’s Day.

The Shop’s 50% off sale on all health-related books continues throughthe end of the month. Stop in and take a look. You never know what you’llfind! Locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch. Proceedssupport the Library.

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Friends of The Ferguson Library

Please remember us in your planned giving. For information please call Linda Avellar at 203 351-8208 or linda@fergusonlibrary.org

Staff Recommends: Women, Business and Entrepreneurship

The Career Code: Must-Know Rules for a Strategic,

Stylish and Self-made Careerby Hillary Kerr & Katherine Power

Grow your Value: Living and Working to your Full Potential

by Mika Brzezinski

Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing

Women at the Top of the Business World by Joann S. Lublin

Million Dollar Women: The Essential Guide for Female

Entrepreneurs Who Want to Go Big by Julia Pimsleur

The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self Assurance—

What Women Should Know by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

A Novel Affair April 19Tickets are on sale for A Novel Affair, April 19, whenThe Ferguson opens its doors for an evening of foodand fun to benefit the Library. Reservations are available at fergusonlibrary.org or by phone at 203 351-8205.

We are delighted to honor Gail Malloy, communityvolunteer and long-time supporter of the Library.

You can support the event through a sponsorshipor ad in our program. Please contact Linda Avellar at 203 351-8208 or linda@fergusonlibrary.org forinformation.

Many thanks to our major sponsors to date: Cervantes: Stephen Corman,Friends of The Ferguson Library, SL Green Realty Corp. Hemingway: PitneyBowes, Inc., Purdue Pharma, L.P. Dickinson: First County Bank, Thomson Reuters.Fitzgerald: BLT/Harbor Point, Ellen Bromley & Thomas Gizicki, Cacace Tusch & Santagata, Susan Cullman & John Kirby, Jr., Freedom, Inc. (Bill & Melvina Callion), Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc., Konica Minolta BusinessSolutions, KPMG, Star Meadow Farm.

American Dream Literacy Initiative Grant The Ferguson has receiveda $10,000 grant from the Dollar General LiteracyFoundation to expand lit-eracy and citizenship pro-grams at the Library. TheAmerican Dream LiteracyInitiative Grant will allowus to offer two intensive12-week courses onpreparing for citizenshipand will also fund studymaterials for language literacy and citizenship studies.

THE NEWSLETTER OF STAMFORD’S PUBLIC LIBRARY • MARCH 2017

Yes, they work here! Some of our Youth Services staff at the recent Harry Pottermovie. (They’re always looking for an excuse to dress up.)

Small Business Resource Center

Looking to start a small business? Or trying to grow one? Our Small BusinessResource Center has information to help you with everything from writing abusiness plan to market research to accounting, finance, human resources,management, technology, taxes, and more. The database includes the entireBusiness Plans Handbook Series, with hundreds of sample business plans cre-ated by real-life entrepreneurs.

You can find the Small Business Resource Center on the Research page ofour website, under A to Z databases. Sign in with your Ferguson Library card.

HOME PAGE: Ferguson’s Internet and Online Resources

The Ferguson Library is offering free tax help nowthrough April 18. Trained tax counselors fromAARP Tax-Aide and VITA (Volunteer Income TaxAssistance) are available at the Main Library andbranches. Check our calendar for details.

Maria Scrivan, “Cartooning and Creativity”Wednesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at HBBMaria Scrivan is a syndicated cartoonist. Her comic“Half Full” appears on GoComics and in newspapers,across the US including the LA Times.

The Lost ChildrenSaturday, March 4 at 3 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumWith Vincent Lyn, who serves in consultative statuswith the United Nations ECOSOC advisory group on African countries and works with African refugees.Register online at fergusonlibrary.org/event/. Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Southwest-ern Connecticut and UConn-Stamford.

The Literary Hour of La Tertulia / La hora literaria de La TertuliaSaturdays, March 4 & 18 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor Board RoomFocus on Latin American authors. IN SPANISH.

Lumina String QuartetSunday, March 5 at 3 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumClassical music concert.

Knitting CircleMondays, March 6 & 20 at 1 p.m. at HBBWork on your project in a social setting.

World Affairs Forum: What ISIS Really Wants Monday, March 6 at 6 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumWith Graeme Wood, Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Lecturer inPolitical Science, Yale University. Advance reservationand payment required. Register online or emailinfo@worldaffairsforum.org. Free to Ambassadors’Roundtable & Forum Members. $20 for non members.

Mindfulness and MeditationTuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumMeditate with a group. Registration required. Call 203 351-8231.

UConn Chamber Orchestra Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. ML, Third Floor AuditoriumFeaturing music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Nielsen.Conducted by Harvey Felder. This performance is partof the Ensemble in Residence Program, established byUConn’s School of Fine Arts and Department of Musicwith an Academic Plan Grant from the Office of theProvost. 

An Evening of Classical GuitarThursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at SEEnjoy an evening of romantic music with classical guitarist Marc Mathelier. (Postponed from an earlierdate.)

CRISOL ACUARELA Art and Culture and GrupoQuetzal present: Women and the Arts –Celebrating International Women’s Day Sunday, March 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.ML, Third Floor Auditorium Performances by Anahi Rossini (Reflexion); LauraShahinian Kara (Argentine Tango); Bonnie Campbell(Poetry); Tere Luna (Mexican Folk Dance Songs);Celia Reissig-Vasile (Literature); Rosa Colon (VisualArts); Wilma Cárdenas (Chilean Folk Song and Dance);Katherine LoBalbo Bennett (Architecture); Ladies ofLatin Moves (Caribbean Dance).  Refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Multicultural Council.

Civility in America: Civility in LawTuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumRichard Edlin of Greenberg Traurig. Register online atfergusonlibrary.org/event/. The Civility in America Seriesis sponsored by The Ferguson Library, the DilenschneiderGroup and Hearst Media Group in Connecticut.

U.S. Citizenship CourseWednesdays, March 15, 22 & 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.ML, Third Floor Technology Center.14-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization test.Learning materials provided. For more information, call203 351-8228 or email yelena@fergusonlibrary.org.Registration required. Register in person at the secondfloor Reference Desk. Students must read, write andcomprehend basic English. In partnership with HartfordPublic Library, with funds provided by a grant fromUSCIS.

Film Screening and Discussion: No Letting GoThursday, March 16 at 6:15 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumThe true story of one family’s journey to understandand cope with the erratic behavior and emotionalinstability of their middle son. Not rated. 105 minutes.Q&A with film’s co-producer will follow the screening.Light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut and LaurelHouse, Inc.

2017 Marie Hurley Travel programSunday, March 19 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumFrank Lloyd Wright and Modern Religious Architecture.With Joseph Siry, a leading American architectural his-torian and professor in the Department of Art and ArtHistory at Wesleyan University. Light refreshments. Co-sponsored by The World Affairs Forum.

Women’s History Month CelebrationThursday, March 23 at noon at SEHonoring trailblazing women in labor and businesswith Stephanie Dieudonne, immigration case representative, Stamford. Ages 15 and up. A lightlunch will be served.

Small plates of the Big WorldThursday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at HBBThe Kundin family has traveled the world since 1991,collecting plates from all the continents and morethan 100 countries. They’ll display the collection andshare their experiences.

Mock Interview Workshop  Wednesday, March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.ML, Third Floor Board RoomA brief career-related presentation, followed by mockinterviews. Register at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

FilmsADULT PROGRAMS Computer Programs

Hot Digital Marketing Trends for YourBusiness in 2017Tuesday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.ML, Technology CenterLearn how to capitalize on new digital marketingtrends for business, including marketing automa-tion, content marketing, video, mobile, and bigdata.  With Cheryl Henchar and Chris Jones.Register online at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

How to Operate and Grow a Service Company Thursday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.(Check in at 5:30 p.m.) ML, Technology CenterThe keys to operating and growing a successfulservice business. With Russell Munz. Registeronline at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

Tax primer for Small BusinessMonday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.(Check in at 5:30 p.m.)ML, Technology CenterTaxes for the business owner. Also, identity theft,audits, estate taxes. With Joseph R. D’Agostin.Register at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

Copyright Basics for Artists, photogra-phers and Other Creative TypesMonday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at HBB(Check in at 5:30 p.m.)What creative professionals need to know about the basics of U.S. and international copyright law. With Cliff Ennico. Register at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

Trademark Law Basics for Artists, Writers,and Other Creative TypesWednesday March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at HBB(Check in at 5:30 p.m.)Make sure your name can be trademarked andyou can use it to build an Internet and socialmedia presence. With Cliff Ennico. Register atfergusonlibrary.org/event/.

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Let’s Talk: ESL Conversation GroupsPractice your English at these free drop-in conversation groups. SE – Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 6 to7:30 p.m.WMH – Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 from12:30 to 2 p.m.ML –Tuesdays, March 7, 14 & 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

ESL Writing Course – Intermediate toAdvancedMondays, March 13, 20 & 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.ML, Second Floor Study Room12-week course. Level testing to be administered atthe first class. Registration required. Call 203 351-8221 or 8222. Supported by the American LibraryAssociation and Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

ESL Course for Adult Beginner StudentsSaturdays, March 11, 18 & 25 from 2:30 to4:30 p.m.ML, Second Floor Study Room12-week course for adults. Registration required.Call 203 351-8221 or 8222. Supported by the Amer-ican Library Association and Dollar General LiteracyFoundation.

Main Library, DiMattia BuildingThird Floor Technology Center (unless otherwise indicated)Online registration at fergusonlibrary.org/event.

I Want to Be a podcaster!Wednesdays, March 1 at 6:30 p.m.Learn how to podcast. Eight-part course. Instructor:Mike Raub. Register online.

Book publishing Master ClassSaturdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Third Floor Board RoomLearn how to get a manuscript published and distributed in both print and e-book formats.Instructor: Jamie Watters. Register online.

The Zine SceneThursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.Zines are do-it-yourself magazines – personalizedpublications that tackle every possible subject inevery possible way. Learn about the world of zinesand how to become a part of it. Register online.

How Jewelry is MadeSaturday, March 18 at 2 p.m.See how the art of creating one-of-a-kind jewelryunfolds as one of R. Hollander’s master goldsmithsexplains the intricacies of his trade. Register online.

MakerspaceML, Third Floor Auditorium (unless otherwisenoted)

Thursday Night Talking picturesThursday, March 9 at 6 p.m.ML, Third Floor Board RoomZero Days (postponed from an earlier date)Documentary about Stuxnet, a piece of self-replicating computer malware the U.S. and Israelunleashed to destroy a key part of an Iraniannuclear facility. With David E Sanger and GarySamore. Directed by Alex Gibney. Rated PG–13.USA. 2016. 116 minutes. Registration required.Call 203 351-8258 or email caucella@fergusonlibrary.org to reserve a copy of the DVD. Pick up at lower level desk, watch the film and come ready to discuss.

Second Saturday Cinema Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m.The Light Between OceansA lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coastof Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting row boat. With Michael Fassbender, AliciaVikander and Rachel Weisz. Directed Derek Cian-france. Rated PG–13. USA/UK. 2016. 132 minutes.

Third Thursday @ One Thursday, March 16 at 1 p.m.DenialAn established writer and historian battles to provethe holocaust actually occurred when she is suedfor libel by a “holocaust denier.” With Rachel Weisz,Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall. Directed by MikeJackson. Rated PG–13. USA/UK. 2016. 110 minutes.

Virtual Reality Free play Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. andSaturdays from 2 to 5 p.m.ML, Third Floor Wonder LabExperience the world of Virtual Reality at the library.

Immersive Tech Lab

ML, Third Floor Technology Center Registration required for all classes. Call 203 351-8221 or 8222 for phone registration. For online reg-istration, register at fergusonlibrary.org/events/.

Introduction to WordpressSaturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Learn how to build a basic website. Register online.

Internet Safety and SecurityThursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Introduction to best practices for safety and security of your hardware and online activity. Call toregister.

Microsoft ExcelRegister online to attend this series of classes.

Basic ExcelSaturday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Must be familiar with Windows. Intermediate ExcelSaturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Must be familiar with basic Excel, keyboard, andWindows. Advanced Excel Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Must be familiar with intermediate Excel, keyboard, and Windows.

Microsoft Office IntegratedThursday, March 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Learn how to combine Excel, Word, and PowerPointto be more productive. Register online.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Monday, March 6 at 11:30 a.m.Stoner by John Williams

Harry Bennett BranchMonday, March 13 13 at 7 p.m.Crow Lake by Mary Lawson

Spanish Book ClubSaturday, March 25 at 3 p.m.ML, Third Floor Board RoomDistintas formas de mirar el agua by Julio Llamazares

South EndMonday, March 27 at 7 p.m.Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

Main Library, DiMattia BuildingTuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.Third Floor Board RoomGeorgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keeffe by Dawn Tripp

French Book DiscussionThursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m.ML, Fourth FloorLa Place by Annie Ernaux

Adult Book Discussions

ESL Programs

Adult Winter Reading GuildJoin the

Join our Winter Reading Guild through March 20. Forevery book you read, you’ll get a raffle ticket. The moreyou read, the better your chance of winning. We’ll celebrate at the final concert where the raffle winnerwill be selected. Register at fergusonlibrary.org.

TAx HELp

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Sunday afternoons, by appointment throughApril 10, ML, Third Floor Rotary RoomFree help in preparing basic federal and Connecticutstate income tax returns. Please bring photo-ID, W-2, last year’s return and social security cards foreveryone on return. To schedule an appointment,call 203-351-8221 or 8222.

Tax-Aide from AARp Tax-AideFebruary 1 through April 18 (except Presidents’ Day).Bring all 2016 tax documents and a copy of your2015 tax returns, Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and everyone onyour return. Photo I.D. required for all taxpayers.HBB: Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.and 3 to 6 p.m.WMH: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Save the Date!Concert: A Love Affair with the Movies –Featuring Francine Evans and Joel ZelnickSunday, April 2 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumCelebrate the end of our Winter Reading Guild withsongs from Hollywood’s most memorable produc-tions. Open to all.

All our programs are generously supported by theFriends of The Ferguson Library