1 10 4080 https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/b891d20ce3c4499247da15be51349c43.pdf 7056ceb4b4771b281c030d7f974b18c3 PDF Text Text R ' Stamford Y.W~C.A. 422 Summer Street Fall ~ Stamford, Conn ... Winter Schedule 1947 1948 Teen-Age Department Director - MISS JEAN PRUSIA Y-TEEN CLUBS. For any junior high or high school girl who wants to have fun and be a part of a world-wide organization. Activities can include lively discussions and programs on dating, jobs, religion, current events, also service projects, dances, sports, beach parties, picnics, "Pa, Ma, Me" affairs, music, dramatics, the arts, correspondence with Y Teens in other countries. Clubs elect delegates to lnterclub Council who in turn plan special events for all Y Teens such as pot-luck suppers, sports rallies, slumber parties, splash parties, membership recognitions, World Fellowship Programs and career days. Mid-winter Conferences with excellent speakers, peppy discussion groups, singing and a chance to meet other Y Teens from Connecticut ore something to look forward to. Summer conference is held at attractive camps where elected delegates meet girls from New England and receive leadership training. _ Clubs usually meet at the Y.W. after school any day of the week. In cooperation with their friendly adult adviser, they elect their own officers, plan their programs, and decide on dues. Friday and Saturday nights are party nights for the club members at the Y.W., when they can invite their boy friends, girl friends, parents or relatives to join them. The gym, club rooms, kitchen, pool are available. Junior High Recreation for boys and girls on Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Gym and game room open. Dip at 3:30 p.m. for girls with medicals. Y-Teen club members take part in events sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. membership of which club girls are a part, such as a Christmas Program, Annual Meeting, and special membership meetings. Any girls interested in forming a club, see the Director. Adult Activities Director - MISS ELLEN HARRIET THOMSEN CLASSES. Registration for Adult Activities Classes week of September 29. Classes begin week of October 6. ' FEES. All fees are payable in advance. Part payments may be made in consultation with the Director. No refunds except for prolonged illness, or moving from town. · The Department may cancel courses if enrollment is insufficient. In all classes individuals pay for materials used. A limited number of active club girls may join interest groups at reduced rates. EARLY AMERICAN DECORATION �Wedne~day - 7:30 p.m •• 10:00 p.m. October 8 - December 10. Decoration of furniture, walls, trays, tin bo~ and other objects. Instructor, Mrs. W. L. Burrows of Darien. Class limited to 14. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members $10.00. Non members $12.00. Single lesson $1.50. MILLINERY Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. October 8 - December 10. Instructor, Mrs. H. F. Sanford. Class limited to 14. fee - Y.W.C.A. Members $5.00. Non members $7.00. Single lesson $ .75. BRIDGE Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. October 8 - December 10. Instructor, Mr.s. C. E. Forsdick. Class limited to 12. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members $5.00. Non members $7.00. WEAVING Tuesday - 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 7 - December 9. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. October 8 - December 10. Instructor, Mrs. Evelyn C. Neher of New Canaan. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members $12.00. Non members $15.00. Single lesson $2.00. SOCIAL DANCE Friday - 8:00 p.m. October 10 - December 12. Instructor, John Borgmann, pupil of Fred Astaire. Fee - Y. W. C. A. Members and men $5.00. Non members $7.00. BEGINNERS SKETCHING 1 Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. October 8 - December 10. Instructor, Mrs. Robert H. Bennet. Charcoal - Pencil - Pen and Ink. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members $10.00. Non members $12 .00. Anyone can learn enough about techniques and tricks to have lots of fun. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL GIRLS - Every Tuesday, _8:00 - 10:00 p.m. If you are 18 to 35 and a white collar worker or employed in industry, you will find Tuesday evenings at the Y stimulating and full of fun. The program includes crafts, movies, choral groups, singing, recreation, gym and informal dramatics. If you have new ideas, come and tell us. Supper meeting third Tuesday each month. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION OF THE Y.W.C.A. - For women in Industrial and Public Relations' work - fourth Tuesday of each month, supper meeting 6:30 p.m. YOUNG MARRIED WOMEN-Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Current events, music appreciation, gym, swimming, bridge. Supervision provided for bdbies and toddlers. HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEES-Domestic Arts Club, second Thursday of each month, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. COED - For young women and men, Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Social Dance Class. 9:00-10:00 p.m., Coed Club. Orchestra dance every fourth Friday of each month open to the public. An Jnvitation to Vo11 to attend our program during Y.W.C.A. week, September 22-29. SEPTEMBER 23, 8:00 P.M. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL GIRLS OPEN HOUSE-Demonstrations of all dance classes, swimming, gym, weaving, sketching, early American decoration. SEPTEMBER 24, 3:00 P.M. Y TEEN OPEN HOUSE. SEPTEMBER 25, 3:00 P.M. Y TEEN OPEN HOUSE. SEPTEMBER 26, 3:00 P.M. Y TEEN OPEN HOUSE. SEPTEMBER 29, 4:00-7:00 P.M. PROGRAM TEA-All demonstrations of classes repeated. �' ~ z) ====;v.w.c.A~ - ~/ \1 \1- Health Education Classes Director - MRS. ROBERT WETTINGFELD PROTECTIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION by the Y.W.C.A. doctor, protection for you and the Y is REQUIRED for all activities except ballroom dancing and golf. Fee 50c _good for one year. Phone 3-1166 for ap/ pointment. REGISTRATION. Register early. Medical okay does not insure a place in class. Classes will 'be canceled if enrollment is insufficient. FEES. Payable in advance. Payments may be made in installments in consultation with the Director. If illness, accident or other emergency make it impossible for you to continue a class, consult the Director regarding adjustment in fee. The Y.W.C.A. will refund the entire fee if any class is canceled because of insufficient enrollment. Y.W.C.A. members who are also adult club members or residents may take any course taught by the Health Education Director for only $1.00. Lockers and tote baskets are available for your convenience. Fee 25c for three month term, or 75c a year. Adult classes are open to those of sixteen years and over. KEEP FIT CLASSES Instructor Monday Tuesday Wednesday - Mrs. Wettingfeld - Term, 7:30 p.m. October 6 l 0:00 a.m. October 7 7:30 p.m. October 8 - 15 Weeks January 26 January 27 January 28 Streamlining exercises done to music. Wear gym suit and sneakers. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members, once a week, $3.75. Twice a week, $6.25. Non members, once a week, $6.00. Twice a week, $8.00. DANCE CLASSES MODERN DANCE - Instructor, Mrs. Jeanne Fuller - Term, 15 Weeks Adults: Monday, 8:30 p.m. October 6 - January 26. Fee - Y.W.C.A. Members, $12.00. Non members, $15.00. Children: age 6 - l 0 Friday, 3:45 p.m. October 10 - January 30. age 12 - 15 Friday, 4:45 p.m. October 10 - January 30. Fee - $12.00. A creative art blended with exercise that will make a girl of any age lithe and lovely. or shorts and shirt, no shoes. Wear leotard TAP DANCING - Instructor, Mrs. Lois Armstrong - Term, 15 Weeks age 6 - 12 Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. October 7 - January 28. age 12 - 16 Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. October 7 - January 28. �Wear school dress-consult instructor a bout tap shoes. skill and poise. Give your ch ild this opport unity to deve lop BALLROOM _DANCING - Instructor, Mr. John Borgmann, student of Fred Astaire - Term, l 0 Weeks. Adults - Friday, 8:00 p.m. October l 0 - December 12. Fee - Y_.W.C.A. members and men-$5.00. Non members-$7.00 SWIMMING Instructor - Mrs. Wetti':'gfeld Adults - beginners-Monday, 5:30 p.m. October 6-November 24. intermediate and diving-Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7-Nov. 25. Fee-for 6 lessons-Members $4.00, Non members $5.00. Childr,en-beginners-Friday, 4: 15 p.m. October 3-November 21. intermediate and diving-Wednesday, 4: 15 p.m. Oct. 8-Nov. 26. Fee-for 6 lessons-$3.00. Dip periods Adults - Monday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday } 8:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Children - Monday } Wednesday 3:30 p.m. Friday Fee - Adults-25c each time - 12 dips for $2.50 Children- l 5c each time - 12 dips for $1.50 Suits and towels are furnished. Bring your own cap or buy one here. Boys may take swimming until they have passed their ninth birthday. All children must be 4 feet tall. The water is 3 feet deep. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons by appointment - $2.00 for 30 minute lesson; semiprivate lesson for 2 or 3 people, $1.7 5 per person. SWIMMING TEAM Instructor - MR. JACK BACON For advance swimmers of any age. Training periods Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 p .m. begins in January with other Connecticut teams. Starts October 8, come and try out. C"mpetition Fee - $5.00 for the season. Yearly Activity Ticket Includes gym and swimming, golf and tennis in season. Adults Y. W. C. A. Member-$15.00 Non member $17.00 Children $8.00, Incl. swimming only. Three month activity ticket - Adults only. Includes same privileges as yearly ticket for 3 months from date of purchase. Y.W.C.A. Member ............ ............ $6.00 Non member ..... ... ....... ..... ........ ... . $8.00 Badminton The gym may be rented for badminton for 25c per hour per person; racquets rented for l Oc. Bring your own birds. Other Classes During the Year Make a note on your calendar January, Dry Skiing; March, Tennis; April, Sailing and Boat Handling; May, Golf. BIKE AND HIKING TRIPS In the fall and spring. First fall hike scheduled for Sunday, October 12. Destination-the Audubon Nature Center, Greenwich. Call and leave your name if you are interested in being notified of all trips. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. marketing Description An account of the resource Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s. 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Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s 1950s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Folded paper brochure Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stamford Y. W. C. A. Fall & Winter Schedule 1947-1948 Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) 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CASH SI1ATEMENT - 1945 Cash on hand J"anue.ry 1, 1945 •••••••••.••••••.••• Cash in Custodian Account •.••••••••••••••••••••• ~erating Receipts: services rendered ••••••••••••• 495.25 ees - Refunds . . . . . . . . . •. . . . . . . . •. . . ••. ••••• 76.57 Community Chest (1943 allotment) ••••• 812.11 Gym and Pool ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2~774.55 oom Rent •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10,510.64 Coed • . • . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . • . . . . . • • •. • . • • • • ........................ 236. 50 iRental Income 380.30 p ividends •••••••••••••••••••••••e•••• 5,884.10 22.13 jC ontributions ••·••••••••••••••••••••· 420.00 Uembership Dues •••••••••••••••••••••• 852.46 Special Events, Supplies Sold •••••••• 505.18 World Fellowship ••••••••••••••••••••• Community Chest ••••••••.•••••••••••••••. ------ Operating Disbursements: ' Salary and Vfages ...................... 22, 601.14 Doctor's Fees ··········•••••••••••••• 482.50 Instructors and Musicians •.•••••••••• 508.49 Community Chest (1943 allotment) •••• , 812,11 Telephone •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 429.88 Custodian Account . •••••••••••••••••••• 150.93 el ·······~·················•••••••• lt510.05 filectricity and Gas ··········•••••••• 1,712.99 /later 1. • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • • Insurance ··~······················••• 22,969.79 13.305.20 37,736.14 4?0 .16 250 .oo 501.65 National Support ••••••••••••••••••••• 900.00 Conference and ~nvention •·•••••••••• 67.68 ~udit ··············•••••••••••••••••• 100.00 J~cret.ary Retirement ............. , • • .. • 448.00 'O ffice Sup7)lies, postage, publ.icity • • 951.11 Special :SVents, SUpplies for Sale •••• 678.57 Re-)airs, Replacements, SUr:>plies, Ldy •• ~,050.86 Program, Program Material •••••••••••• 522.93 Coed ··························••••••• 134.84 tforld Fellowship • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 537. 96 Cash on hand ~anuary 1, 1946 •.•••..•••••• 36,821.85 914.29 $ 37.73~ ~ �B~~'w.__Q_~JHREC'roRS A'ID OFFI0ERS - 1945. President ••.••••••••.••••• . •• Mrs. Robert H. rennet Mrs. C. Louis Fincke 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President ••••••••••• -••••••••••• 3rd Vice President ••••••••••• Trea surer •.•••••••••••••••••• Corre sponding Secretary •••••• Mrs. W. A. Partee Mrs. George B. Demrns Mrs. Charles Johnson Miss Catherine Bcgardus Recording Secretary •••••••••• Hrs. Bradley Skinner Miss Nydia Ananenko Mrs. Lorne Brown Dr. Joyce Y. Carwin lrirs. John Crosson l.Us s Margaret Dral(e lifrs. F.Beardsley Foster, Jr. Mrs. James L. Gilligan Mr s . L. r.I . Harlow lv1rs. Roland Hendrickson Mrs. m. J. Keeley Mrs. o. E. Lowell Mrs. Harold Lumsden Mrs. Eli Manchester Mrs. C. 0. Miller Mrs. E. :R. Monjo Miss Anne Hurray Mrs. William H. Pitt Miss Doris Renshaw Mrs. Edivard J. Steiger Mrs .. ·Arthur J. Sylvester Miss Ida Tilley Mrs. Harvey Walker Miss Beryl C. Waterbury Mrs. ·David Waterbury Mrs. C. E. Williamson Mrs. Loyd Worley Executive Director Miss Mildred D. Wilcox Assistant Program Director Mrs. Horace W. Boynton Program . Directors: Business and Industrial Girls,Miss Lucille Azevedo Heal th Education ••.....•...• Mi_ss Elinore Kiley Younger Girls - •••••••••••••• Miss W. Jean Prusia Residence and Maintenance Director, Mrs. Charles Richmond � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. marketing Description An account of the resource Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s 1950s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Folded paper brochure Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource YWCA Annual Meeting January 28, 1946 Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) 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Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets.010 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 20th century 1940s https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/9d61df5f3ad54a0b9881cc001fd08ce2.pdf 147c6c6f4980ba69c8b997abab68a6f5 PDF Text Text . WHAT THE Y. W. C.A. HAS TO OFFER Y. W. C. A. 422 SUMMER STREET STAMFORD, CONN. 1944-1945 Sec. 562, P. L. & R. �THE FERGUSON LIBRAR' TAMFORD, CONNECT1cut THE TIMES DEMAND that BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL GIRLS BE SMOOTH! BE ALERT! PERSONALITY CLINIC To TiiE SrGNS OF THE TIMES • • • VIRGINIA BARNELLE of Stage and Screen tells you what she has learned in Hollywood. The Cracker-Barrel is the place to catch up on current events. DO SOMETHING for OTHERS! SERVICE CRAFT _ FOR OUR MEN IN THE J-IOSPIT ALS . . . SCRAPBOOKS, GAMES, SLIPPERS, BE SMART! MAKE Youn OwN MILLINERY • • • Victor P. Writer of the Hat Craft teaches you the tricks of the trade. BE HEALTHY! GYM CLASS ••• For Rejuvenation PLUNGE . . . For Relaxation . These interest groups will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7 :30 to 9 :30. They will be followed by get togethers in small club meetings. A Department Registration Fee of $2.00 entitles you to participate in one two-hour group, or two one-hour groups, and a club one night a week for ten weeks. Special Department partie~ and events will also be held during the year. Register on or before October 4. Opening date for int~rest groups October. 11. �THE TIMES DEMAND • That You Keep Healthy HEALTH EDUCATION SCHEDULE NUTRITION, Goon PosTURE, CORRECT WEIGHT, RELAXATION and GENERAL Goon HEALTH are demanded of everyone today. The "Y" is offering classes that can help you in any or all of these very important health problems, and make you able to do what THE TIMES DEMAND. Gym Classes include a well balanced series of exercises for all parts of the body, taking into consideration all the general faults of the average American girl. Anyone needing "Home Work" for special or unusual needs can secure them from the instructor. GYM CLASSES 12 week term-starting October 2 and ending December 21 TUESDAY } 10:15 a. m. FRIDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Special~ We nesdays "OFFICE SITTER" CLASS MONDAY AT 6 :00 p.m. GYM FEES - J1 7:30 p.m. GAMES, SQUARE DANCING 8:15 p.m. ROLLER SKATING 9:00 p.m. $2.50 once a week $4.00 twice a week A Medical Inspection, which endeavors to find your particular health needs, is given by a woman physician. The Health Education Director then helps you to find and do the things that will help you to correct faults. MODERN DANCE 10 week term-starting October 9 and ending December 11 If you are tired of taking exercises, and yet want the 3timulation and fun that exercise gives, then the Modern Dance is the thing for you. It is free moving, rhythmic, expression that is both strenuous and exciting. : Miss MOLLY DAVENPORT, Instructor, is a mempc;:( ,of tpe Hump,hrey-Weidman Dance Group of New York, and taught two successful"pfasses 'at the 'Y" last winter. li Class meets MONDAY at 8:l5 p. m. 1 : r?, :.) t.;'..:. .. ' . : i., .EE~;_ !_$g~O,)fc;>.~ . t~n-week term �THE TIMES DEMAND • • • That You Relax SWIMMING is especially good for those who need to relax, and at the same time it is one of the best all-around exercises that is known. It is fun, and there are always things to be learned, so that even good swimmers can get the thrill of accomplishing something new. Instruction is given by well qualified teachers of many years' experience, and we guarantee to teach you t9 swim. SWIMMING CLASSES Adults WEDNESDAY 6:30 p. m. MONDAY 9:00 p. m. starts October 11 starts October 9 Beginners MONDAY Intermediates THURSDAY starts October starts October Beginners Intermediates Children I 4:00 p. m. 4:30 p.m. FEES: Adults $3.50 for 6 lessons - (All classes meet for 8 lessons - 9 5 Children $2.50 for 6 lessons Minimum number required for classes.) PLUNGE SCHEDULE TUESDAY FRIDAY Evening Afternoon Morning Jl 11 :00 to 11 :45 . FEES: Adults Chil<lren TUESDAY 4:30 to 5:30 THURSDAY 3 :30 to 4:30 FRIDAY 3:30 to 4:30 MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY - 25c a single plunge or 12 for $2.50 - 15c a single plunge or 12 for $1.50 8:15 to 9:00 8:15 to 9:00 8:30 to 9:30 A medical inspection by a woman physician required. Suits and towels furnished. Swimmer brings own cap. Caps on sale at pool. INQUIRE ABOUT YEARLY ACTIVITY TICKETS �THE TIMES DEMAND • · That Young People Have A Place Of Their Own TO SWING . . . TO SERVE . . . TO SING PERSONALITY CLINIC ' by MISS VIRGINIA BARNELLE of HOLLYWOOD AND NEW YORK ~ SENIOR HIGH--C1RLs- ~ All-Club Night-MONDAY 7 :00 p.m. Singing •.• Modern Dance .•• First Aid • •• Service Projects ••. Recreation • • • Personality Clinic . • • Swimming ••• Book Reviews ••• Occasional Suppers and Parties. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' CLUBS TUESDAY-WEDNESDAYTHURSDA Y, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Roller Skating .•. Swimming .•. Parties •.• Service Projects . • . Clubs. SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING DANCES ... PARTIES ... ROLLER SKATING CO-ED PROGRAM High School and Out-of-School Young People Dancing .•. Singing ..• Crafts . . . Games . . • Monthly Dances with Orchestra. TUESDAY-SUNDAY 7 :00-10 :00 p.m. �THE TIMES DEMAND • • • That w01nen and girls unite to worh for a world community based on Christ· ian principles of justice, love and brotherhood. This involves knowledge and action-women and girls must become informed on public questions affecting their lives and the community in which they live, and, when infor med, work to bring about a better world. PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The Public Affairs Committee meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at three o'clock to discuss and act upon matters of vital interest to all women. Won't you join? Every Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock there are similar groups for those who cannot attend a daytime meeting. WORLD FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Our World Fellowship Committee carries on a year round program to promote interest in the world-wide work of the Y.W.C.A., and to bring about closer acquain· tanceship and fellowship between the various nationalities and races within our own community. The International Association is carrying on a greatly accelerated program working with refugees in the war-torn countries-with women industrial workers in England, Syria, China, America and with women and men in the Armed Forces on many of the war fronts. This Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 2 :30 o'clock. It wel· comes new members. MEM:BERSHIP THE TIMES DEMAND that Y.W.C.A. electoral members take a more active part in planning the program of the Association and carry more responsibility for formulating policies. Perhaps you, who are electors, have not realized your privileges and responsibilities. The Committees and Board of Directors are responsible to you and look to you for suggestions and ideas; If you are a member and have not exercised your privileges and responsibilities, begin this year-come to members meetings-join a committee and express your opin· ion about the program you would like the Y.W.C.A. to offer in Stamford. If you are not a member-inquire about joining-"THE TIMES DEMAND" that you join now. Fee, $1.00 a year. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. marketing Description An account of the resource Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s 1950s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Folded paper brochure Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The times demand: What the Y.W.C.A. has to offer 1944-1945 Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association Publicity Description An account of the resource Pamphlet from the Young Women's Christian Association in Stamford, Connecticut that describes the offerings available for 1944 to 1945. Activities include workshops for "business and industrial girls" on current events, personality, and fitness. There is also the schedule for health education classes and sessions. The pamphlet was originally mailed to a Miss Mary Louise Alexander who lived on High Ridge Road in Stamford, Connecticut. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stamford Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. 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SPEC I Jl. · EVENTS .• •• • • • •••••••••••••••• GYM AND POOL SUPP L IES ••••• • • • •••• • ·· ~ 356.04 REPAIRS .•••••••••••••.•.•••.••••••••• :2 , 156.27 ' TOTAL OPE RAT I NG O JSBURSEMENTS ••• •• • • ••• • • • • • ••. • •• ••• $ CASH ON HAND DECEMBER Cusroo I AN 3l 1 1944.. ... • • . • • • • • •. • • . •• • •. • ACCOUN T BAL ANC E . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. .. •.• . . . . . . ACCOUNTS AUDITED AS OF DECEMBER 31 , BY MR. AAGE FELDTMOSE. 1944 .t 't 371 288. 72 50.2..0~ 1., 020. 20 .. . :_ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. marketing Description An account of the resource Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s 1950s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Folded paper booklet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The times demand what the YWCA offered: Annual Report; YWCA of Stamford 1944 Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association Annual report Description An account of the resource Annual report for the Young Women's Christian Association in Stamford, Connecticut for 1944. The documents notes statistics, highlights some activities - including war relief efforts, and the organization's finances. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stamford Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets.008 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 1940s 20th century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/d973be605148548566dbc51e8e9cc8db.pdf bdc620c214a18b8b7c0aa71c61e60da1 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Young Women's Christian Association Pamphlets Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. marketing Description An account of the resource Collection of promotional pamphlets from the Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. in Stamford, Connecticut from the 1940s and 1950s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s 1950s Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Folded paper brochure Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Girls and women on the home front: You owe it to your country to be physically fit, mentally alert, spiritually strong Subject The topic of the resource Stamford (Conn.) Young Women’s Christian Association Publicity Description An account of the resource Brochure for an open house event for the Young Women's Christian Association of Stamford, Connecticut held on September 21-25, 1942. The program lists the schedule of activities for each day. Highlights include business meetings, luncheons, and various dancing activities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stamford Young Women's Christian Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-09-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.ywcapamphlets.007 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 1940s 20th century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/2b030cce4ddd08d8a8e8a9dc507d9121.pdf 56db404901ed7a8f78fa591ab8a2fa5a PDF Text Text �THE FERGUSON LIBRARY OUR MISSION BY THE NUMBERS Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community. KEY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES OUR VISION The Ferguson Library helps individuals and organizations achieve success in an effort to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community. OUR FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES 2 Visitors to the library: Items circulated: Digital materials circulated: Website visits: Library card holders: Use of library computers: Wi-Fi use in the library: Wi-Fi use outside the library: Passport applications processed: 358,400 561,565 102,310 350,714 62,323 32,301 106,782 300,456 8,205 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED) Intellectual Freedom Operating support from the City of Stamford $9,020,000 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Revenue from library activities $1,707,614 Underlying the Ferguson Library’s mission and vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as the belief that intellectual freedom is the cornerstone of our democracy. Our values are reflected in how we serve the community and how we work together. Salaries and related expenses $6,694,853 Materials purchases $803,735 �Message from the Chair and CEO Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines “transform” as “to change the form or outward appearance of” or “to change the condition, nature or function of.” Change is the operative word. Changing an organization is never easy. It requires hard work, dedication and difficult conversations. Some people don’t want to be part of it. At the Ferguson Library, we are embracing the challenge of transformation. We have committed ourselves to becoming an anti-racist organization— changing the way we approach diversity and inclusion so it’s more than just lip service. So we live it every day. This is hard, slow work, but it is imperative. The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor in 2020 galvanized the country to confront our nation’s pervasive racial injustice. Faith-based and human services organizations in Stamford formed the group, Stamford Stands Against Racism, and challenged other organizations to address the systemic racism in our community and beyond. We took up the challenge and started this work here at home. During the last year, our Leadership Team and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council read and discussed the book, The Conversation, by renowned social psychologist Dr. Robert Livingston. It was an eye-opening primer for many of us on speaking the truth about racism and how we can work toward becoming an anti-racist organization. Many of the discussions were open and personal and we learned from our colleagues of color. This fall, we will divide into small groups and work through the book with the entire staff. Our goal is to begin to dismantle the systemic racism within our organization, with an eye to becoming a model for the community. We plan to develop a written statement on the library’s commitment to addressing racism and actionable steps to measure our success. It is difficult work but the journey is rewarding. As part of this commitment, we took a hard look at our organizational values and found they needed updating. Our new foundational principles reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as the belief that intellectual freedom is the cornerstone of our democracy. We are thrilled that Dr. Livingston will speak at the library this fall and take time to meet with our Board of Trustees. It will be an inspiration to hear him in person as we continue this journey together. Stephanie O’Shea Alice Knapp Chair, Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Chief Executive Officer, Ferguson Library 3 �Big News NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK ADDITIONAL HOURS Guided by the consultancy firm, Innovation Builders, we began the process of creating a new strategic framework to guide us over the next three years. We received input from library leadership, staff and the community to articulate our values, then held a series of community conversations to understand how we can better serve our public. We also put together a survey to examine user needs and library usage, keeping community needs at the forefront of the work we do. We added hours at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch this year, bringing us one step closer to pre-Covid times. The Main Library is now open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Harry Bennett Branch is open until 6 p.m. weekdays, except 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, in addition to our regular weekend hours. The results informed this new construct, which incorporates the library’s values, infrastructure, drivers and community needs. The new strategic framework will help us provide the most responsive and effective library service we can deliver. 4 “Thank you for providing Stamford with a fantastic library system which is extra vital during this crazy pandemic.” —Joan Kranz �Special Events INAUGURAL HOWARD KAPLAN MEMORIAL LECTURE ON LAW AND SOCIETY DEDICATION OF MARY GAIL MALLOY ROTARY ROOM In May, family and friends of the late Gail Malloy attended an event dedicating the Mary Gail Malloy Rotary Room. It was a warm remembrance of Gail, who chaired A Novel Affair for the first five years, and was a past Citizen Advisor and board member of the Friends of the Ferguson Library. Gail was also involved in Stamford Rotary and many other causes. RICHARD HARWOOD HOPE & HEALING TOUR In November, Associate Justice Andrew McDonald of the Connecticut Supreme Court delivered a compelling talk on state government. The lecture was the first in a series supported by the Stamford law firm Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky and the family of the late Howard Kaplan. We were pleased to welcome our major donors to a reception before the event. Richard Harwood of the Harwood Institute led a discussion in May about finding innovative ways in our era of divisiveness to recreate and re-imagine our communities. The event was hosted by the library and the City of Stamford. HIP HOP PIONEER DMC Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of the hip hop group RUN DMC, packed the house in June to talk about his children’s book, Darryl’s Dream, a story about finding confidence, facing bullies and celebrating yourself. DEDICATION OF DUDLEY N. WILLIAMS, JR. AUDITORIUM We held a very special event in December to rededicate the Main Library auditorium in honor of the late Ferguson Library Trustee Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Dudley was a long-time Ferguson Library board member and past chair, and a great champion of the library and Stamford community. 5 �Books & More NEA BIG READ—BELOVED “Throughout all this, the Ferguson has been my place of refuge. To find a book and lose myself in its pages provided all the peace and alternative reality I needed.” —Kristen Hayes DIGITAL NAVIGATORS The Stamford community came together in October to read Toni Morrison’s classic novel, Beloved, a searing examination of the physical, emotional, and spiritual devastation wrought by slavery. In addition to giving out free copies of the book, we held book discussions and other programs during the month to bring together people of different ages, backgrounds and life experiences. Our kick-off event was a community quilt project, evoking the rich world of the novel. TECHNOLOGY LENDING LIBRARY Books will always be a crucial part of our mission, but libraries have become so much more. With a $10,000 grant from First County Bank, we launched a technology lending library, where the public can borrow equipment like a microscope and telescope as well as crafting and cooking supplies. The funds have also allowed us to offer programs such as social media for entrepreneurs. “My first library and favorite of all time.” —Ebony Murphy-Root 6 Funded with a $100,000 Iinstitue of Museum and Library Services grant awarded through the CT State Library, we launched a Digital Navigators project to address Stamford’s persistent digital inequity. Many low-income households in our community do not have an internet connection or lack the ability to use basic devices. With the funding we hired four multilingual “navigators” to teach digital skills and help with connectivity issues. The navigators also help residents access critical online services such as banking and setting up email accounts. Since the program began, we have assisted 379 Stamford residents. �Programming According to the Urban Libraries Council Business Value Calculator, we provided $2,481,837 in value to entrepreneurs and businesses over the past year, including: ■ Research services: $2,188,856 ■ Training and education: $209,670 ■ Technology and equipment: $80,561 ■ Physical space: $2,750 Many of our programs returned in person this year, including our business and career and technology classes. In our Tech Lab, we offer introductory classes such as basic Microsoft Word, in addition to more advanced workshops like video editing. One hundred thirty-one people attended 43 in-person tech classes this year. Our popular Let’s Talk English conversation groups have stayed on Zoom, which make them accessible to a wide number of people. All together, we served more than 1,400 students this year with a variety of English language learning programs. We celebrated Black History Month in February with an art exhibit spotlighting local Black artists and a program about artist Winfred Rembert, co-author of the memoir, Chasing Me to My Grave. Our long-running Civility in America series was back in person with PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi in February, former Congressman Chris Shays in April and former National Security Advisor John Bolton in June. In June, we hosted military historian Marc Wortman, author of Admiral Hyman Rickover, Engineer of Power, to deliver the annual Joe R. Sexton Lecture. It was an engaging talk on a fascinating subject. We also commemorated Juneteenth with a one-man performance by Ronald “Smokey” Stevens. We hosted several family cultural programs this year, including a Hispanic Heritage Month event in October and a Diwali celebration in November. In February, 130 people attended a Lunar New Year event with performances by Chinese acrobats and Tae Kwan Do students. “The classes have given me confidence to feel that I belong here. People understand what I say now and I understand them.” —Nira Kapilasrami, Let’s Talk student 7 �Kids & Teens 8 For the second year in a row, the library was part of the Cradle to Career Stamford Summer Learning Initiative, which embedded literacy coaches in four day camps in Stamford. We hired the coaches for the six-week program, and offered support to camp staff and counselors. We also extended our Linked Libraries program to cover the schools’ summer program. One of the highlights for teens this year— our Harry Bloch Bringing History Alive program featuring Author Andrew Aydin, who spoke about his new graphic novel, Run, the continuation of the story of the late Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis. Families were delighted to come back into the library for storytimes this spring. And we continued to hold outdoor storytimes even into the colder months. We are still offering some programs virtually, such as our popular Crafternoons. Craft supplies are available for pick up at the library, then participants Zoom in for the activity. “Thank you for being a safe place for kids to go and learn and relax. Especially kids who otherwise don’t have such a place. We ♥ the Ferguson.” —Julie �Community Partnerships Outreach is one of our strategic goals and we partner with many organizations to bring enriching programs to the community. We host Person to Person’s mobile food pantry at the South End Branch every Tuesday and work closely with the Stamford Public Education Foundation throughout the year to get books into kids’ hands. Over the summer we partnered with Stamford Pride on a series of Pride Month programs, including a drag storytime and a talk with film critic Michael Koresky. One of our more colorful partnerships was building a book bike with the Junior League of Stamford–Norwalk, Domus and the Woodworkers Club of Norwalk. The bike is perfect for taking books out into the community and was a big hit during its inaugural trip to Latham Park in the fall. Our long-running partnership with the Stamford Art Association resumed in October with an exhibit titled Fragments of Memory, which tied into the evocative themes of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, our NEA Big Read title. 9 �Funding and Support LEGACY SOCIETY A NOVEL AFFAIR One of the most extraordinary gifts we can receive is one that helps sustain the library for future generations. Our Legacy Society recognizes those special donors who have remembered us in their estate planning. A Novel Affair, our major fundraiser, was back in person for the first time in three years. We welcomed 250 guests to the library for an evening of food and festivities and were delighted to honor Ann Sexton for her longstanding service to the library and Stamford community. Many thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Mel Klugman, for his generosity. The event raised a record $261,000. Over the last decade, A Novel Affair has raised $2.1 million for the library. Anonymous (3) Judith Block Sarah Boyle Joseph and Margitta Brunner Linda Cremin Martina Enright Jack and Lois Lichtenthal Vickie Ruehl ANNUAL APPEAL Our Annual Appeal raised $253,000 from 1,640 donors. Our Appeal begins in the fall, but we encourage donors to remember the library throughout the year. In February, we participated in Giving Day, a one-day fundraiser organized by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to raise money for local nonprofits. We raised a record $15,702 in a single day. 10 �Members of the CT STEM Kids Club GRANTS Here are some of the major grants we received this year: ■ $100,000 from the CT State Library to pilot a Digital Navigators project ■ $99,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to support services for people with reading barriers ■ $31,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in partnership with the CT State Library to enhance access to library services ■ $12,000 from the Max J. and Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation for youth outreach ■ $12,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read ■ $10,000 from the Louis J. Casale Charitable Foundation for youth services ■ $10,000 from the Stamford Rotary Trust Fund for general support ■ $10,000 from First County Bank to support a technology lending library SUNDAY SPONSORS Thank you to our 2021-2022 Sunday Sponsors for supporting Sunday hours at the Main Library. Sundays are traditionally one of our busiest days of the week and an important time to be open. ■ Pitney Bowes – $35,000 ■ Boehm Family – $5,000 ■ Batkin Family – $2,500 ■ Judith Block – $2,500 BOOKMOBILE SUPPORT Many thanks to Ed and Sue Greenberg for once again generously donating $5,000 for Bookmobile summer weekend outreach. Their gift allowed us to take the Bookmobile to parks and other community locations on busy weekends. YOUNG SUPPORTERS Members of the CT STEM Kids Club pooled their donations to contribute $5,200 to the library. The club supports youth development in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. We are grateful for their support. 11 �Harry Bennett Branch The Harry Bennett Branch got a facelift this year. With city funding, we soundproofed the auditorium, which will allow us to show films and host more programs at the branch. We’re also updating our circulation desk with a modern customer service counter. The new fountain outside the front entrance was generously donated by Gary Gepner in honor of his late wife, Susan Baldwin, who was the longtime Harry Bennett Branch Supervisor. We were able to bring in-person programs back to the branch this year. Volunteers from AARP offered tax prep assistance—always a popular service—and we put our beautiful lawn to good use when the weather warmed up. 12 “Harry Bennett Library is a great neighborhood library. My granddaughter loves going to pick out books.” —Harry Bennett user �South End Branch The South End Branch hosted many community-focused activities this year, including a federally funded free summer lunch program for kids, summer camp and a storywalk to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The branch works closely with partners such as UniteCT, which provided emergency rental assistance for people impacted by Covid. We also partnered with the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut to give away Thanksgiving turkeys and other fixings to families in need. South End’s long-running African and American-American authors book club is still going strong, and a new program to offer tech help to seniors has been a big success. “Great idea!! Love that you are helping our seniors.” —Cheryl Vallejo 13 �Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch The big event at the Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch this year was a Tiny Art Show, which drew an enthusiastic response from amateur artists of all ages. We provided the supplies and community members came up with their own inspiration. The result: an enchanting exhibit of four-by-four pictures of every subject imaginable. It was a fun way to get people engaged and back into the library. Our outdoor programs, such as summer arts and crafts, continue to be popular and we held storytimes on the lawn right into winter. “We love the staff at the library! They are always kind and helpful and make you feel right at home.” —Chitra Patel 14 �Bookmobile The Bookmobile visits housing complexes, preschools and neighborhoods throughout Stamford. Thanks to a generous donation from the Greenberg family, we were able to take the Bookmobile out on the road summer weekends, bringing library service to parks and other community locations. Passports As people began traveling again, our passport business rebounded. We processed 8,205 passport applications this year and added Wednesday service to the Harry Bennett Branch passport office. 15 �Friends of the Ferguson Library The Friends advocate for the library and raise funds through their successful Book Shop and author events. The Friends Author Series was back in person in September with Zakiya Harris, who spoke about her bestselling novel, The Other Black Girl. The Friends also welcomed Alafair Burke and Erica Katz in February. Many author programs continue to be hybrid, which allows people to attend even if they can’t come to the library. CrimeCONN was back in person this year. This successful mystery lovers’ conference is co-sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America/NY chapter. The Stamford Literary Competition, which recognizes the best in student writing, held its spring awards ceremony in person this year. This was the competition’s 37th year. Another long-standing Friends’ tradition is its Books for Babies program, which provides a board book to every baby born at Stamford Hospital. The program has been going strong since 1986 and some recipients are now parents themselves! The Friends of the Ferguson Library was recognized with a 2022 Friends of Connecticut Library award for their project, Ferguson Friends Against Racism. The Friends began this work after the 2020 murder of George Floyd, when community organizations in Stamford launched Stamford Stands Against Racism. The Friends took this work to heart and have developed their own anti-racism program. New dad John Vales reads gift book to daughter Rosie. 16 �Our Staff “Each and every one of you is amazing!” —Ann Palladino 17 �Donors Connecticut Public Broadcasting Cummings & Lockwood LLC Dilenschneider Group Garden Homes Management George Comfort & Sons, Inc. Harman Herbert & Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Fdn Hooker & Holcombe, Inc. KPMG LLP Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home Lone Pine Foundation NYC Dept of Transportation Simon & Eve Colin Foundation, Inc. Stamford Health Stamford NAACP Stamford Woman’s Club University of Connecticut Wellbuilt Company Wells Fargo Advisors William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund Individual Donors Benefactors’ Circle Individual Donors Sara Reszutek Thomas Rich Caroline Romans $1,000 to $4,999 We thank the following Victoria Ruehl $50,000 and up Ernest Abate people, businesses and Anthony & Victoria Melvin Klugman Barbara Axel organizations for their Sanches generosity. We apologize Estate of Rosemarie Jessica & Adam Batkin for any inadvertent Monica & Michael Molinari Kerrin & Stephne omissions or errors. Please Schlessinger Ann Sexton Behrend call 203 351-8208 or visit fergusonlibrary.org to find Nancy & Brad Benjamin Edward & Rose out how you can help. Schuster $5,000 to $19,999 Maxine Bleiweis Robert Sclafani Frances L. 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Walling Lori Wardenaar Connie Warren Patricia Watkins John Watt Ann Watters Lynne Webb Mary M. Webster Timothy & Paula Marie Weeks Seymour & Harriet Weinstein Ruth & Marvin Weinstein Leah Weinstein-Munk Tania & Alan Weiss Susan Welch Erica Wendell Peggy Whitlock Francisca Widyono David Wiesenfeld Dorothy Wilder Daniel & Valerie Willey Karel & Leslie Eric Williams Dudley Williams III Gloria Wilson Sheila & Parker Wilson Stevland Wilson Beth A. Wilson-Jordan Kristin Winbigler Lawrence Winchell Lea Winter Annbeth Winters Alexandra & David Wise Laura & Hilda Woodson Marcia Wright Madelyn Yale John Yates Cheryl Yorfino Douglas York Sanford Yoshikami Gila Zelazny Lilian Zezima Nancy Zezima Eric Zhang Salvatore Zichichi Mark Ziegler Gloria Zweibel 23 �The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Stephanie O’Shea, Chair Michael Hyman, Vice-Chair Susana Vidan, Treasurer Ellen E. Bromley, Secretary Steven M. Frederick Anderson R. Livingston Tamu Lucero RJ Mercede Lauren Meyer Polly O’Brien Morrow The Ferguson Library Citizen Advisors Tremane Bartley Antonia Better-Wirz Judith Block Greg Caggainello Tom Cassone Scott Conley Susan Iorio Duarte Stephanie Fitzgerald Janeene Freeman Robert Granata Sopong Kim David Kooris Amy LiVolsi Makeda Mays Maria Millan Jennifer Orlikoff Stephen Perry Edward Schuster Mary Sommer Blaire Spaulding The Ferguson Library Foundation Board of Trustees Ernest N. Abate, Chair Ellen E. Bromley, Vice-Chair Greg Caggainello, Treasurer Tom Cassone, Secretary Steven M. Frederick Susan Greenberg Anderson R. Livingston Ann H. 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Title A name given to the resource The Ferguson Library transforms: Leading the way to change; The Ferguson Library Annual Report 2021-2022 Subject The topic of the resource Ferguson Library Stamford (Conn.) Annual reports Description An account of the resource Annual report for the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut for the fiscal year of July 2014 to June 2015. The annual report contains messages from the chair of the Board of Trustees, Stephanie O'Shea, and Chief Executive Officer of the Library, Alice Knapp It talks about various services and activities at the library for the year. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.annualreports.012 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 2010s 21st century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/44ea8b030f7546cb4d68ee701c3c673d.pdf 9c787740afc3a44cac5a9de86ab6e2c2 PDF Text Text STRONGER TOGETHER ANNUAL REPORT 2020–2021 �The Ferguson Library Our Mission By the Numbers Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community. Key library activities Our Vision Website visits Inspire lifelong learning and personal growth. Our Core Values Literacy: Promote a love of reading and learning. Access: Provide convenient access to information and other library resources in our physical and digital spaces. Service: Provide excellent customer service in a safe, welcoming environment. Creativity & Innovation: Encourage, expression, experimentation and a “culture of yes.” Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas. Community: Nurture partnerships; bring library services into the community; celebrate Stamford’s diversity. “Thank you for all that you do for our community! The library has been a very bright spot for our family during the past ten months that we have been quarantining at home.” ‒Library user 2 Visitors to the Library 376,078 Items circulated 524,618 (e-book circulation) 100,485 280,349 Library computer and Wi-Fi usage 128,347 sessions Library card holders 50,729 Passport applications processed 4,882 Financial highlights (unaudited) Operating support from the city of Stamford $8,630,000 Revenue from library activities $1,199,170 Salaries and related expenses $7,291,232 Purchases of books and other materials $571,004 �Message from the Chair and CEO What a year this has been. As we began the fiscal year last July, many libraries across the state and country were still closed. But once Governor Lamont gave Connecticut libraries the green light to reopen, we knew we had to find a way to do so safely. And we did—gradually rolling out services and welcoming the public back to our buildings, with many safety protocols. All while continuing to offer the online services and programs that so many people had come to depend on. We learned a lot this year—how to be nimble in the face of everchanging circumstances; how to keep our youngest users engaged with virtual storytimes; and how to Zoom with authors on another continent. We were humbled when elderly patrons thanked us for mailing books home. And we grieved the loss of former Board Chair Dudley Williams and Citizen Advisor Gail Malloy. Libraries have always been free and open to the public and dedicated to serving the most vulnerable. What does that look like now? Lending Chromebooks and hotspots to those who don’t have technology at home. Helping people fill out job applications or make appointments at the DMV. Meeting needs that no one foresaw eighteen months ago. We were honored to be named a 2021 National Medal finalist by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This is the nation’s highest honor awarded to museums and libraries, this year taking particular note of services during the pandemic and efforts around social justice. While we didn’t win the award, we were proud to be recognized for the innovative work our staff is doing. We’re grateful not only to our staff for their dedication and hard work, but also our Trustees, Citizen Advisors, Foundation and Friends boards for their support and guidance. It takes a village and we have a superb one. None of us knows what the coming year holds. But we can confidently say that by working together we will provide the resources and services Stamford residents need while helping to build a stronger, more resilient community. Anderson Livingston Chair, The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Alice Knapp Chief Executive Officer, The Ferguson Library 3 �Big News National Medal Finalist We were extraordinarily proud to be named a 2021 National Medal finalist by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor awarded to museums and libraries for having a significant impact in their communities. The Ferguson Library was one of 15 libraries nationwide to be named a finalist, and while we didn’t go on to win the award, we were thrilled to be recognized for the innovative work our staff is doing. New Website/Rebranding In May we launched a new website and rebranded the library with a dynamic new logo. While we loved our iconic Ferguson logo, we wanted a more modern brand that would reflect the entire library system, not just the Main Library building. The redesigned website is easy to navigate and has gotten rave reviews. “It looks great! UX is much improved. No more searching for the catalog. Nice work!” ‒Anne Founders 4 Ferguson Goes Fine Free No more fines! With the goal of reducing barriers to access, we eliminated fines for overdue materials. Research shows that library fines disadvantage those who are least able to pay, but most in need of library services. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. “This is amazing. Thank you for changing the policy and for taking such a strong, proactive stand for equity of access.” ‒Laura Mungavin Additional Hours With COVID receding, we continued our process of safely returning to pre-pandemic levels of service. In June we restored library hours close to where they were in 2019. The Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch are now open at 10 a.m., with additional hours at the Weed Branch as well. �Community Engagement “So grateful this library is open!!” ‒Tatiana Hughes The library played a key role in the Stamford Complete Count Committee, helping to make sure all Stamford residents were counted in the 2020 Census. Census staff had a presence at the Main Library and South End Branch and joined the Bookmobile at outreach locations in city parks. Our talented Youth Services team created a series of videos in collaboration with Cradle to Career and Community Action Networks about the skills necessary for reading. Since we weren’t seeing kids in person, this was a way to support parents of young children in their emerging literacy. We also worked with Cradle to Career to interview and train literacy coaches to be embedded at Stamford summer camps, and participated in a community project making peace flags in support of racial justice. (right) Volunteer attorneys from the Connecticut Bar Association offered pro bono legal advice in the library as part of the Lawyers in Libraries program. The Ferguson Library is one of only two libraries in the state to offer this service. This year, we forged a new partnership with The Links of Fairfield County, an organization of professional Black woman dedicated to addressing underserved communities in our area. We always love working with the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF). The South End Branch partnered with SPEF in October to give away free books. (left) 5 �Funding and Support “The place is like stepping out of our world’s madness for a while.” – Bella Brown We are so grateful to the community for supporting the library during this difficult year. As we scrambled to provide curbside pickup and move our services online in the early days of the pandemic, we did everything we could to make sure our users got the help they needed. We opened up our buildings in July and have stayed open since, remaining an oasis of calm and safety during this turbulent time. Our public responded with overwhelming generosity. Annual Appeal The library’s Annual appeal raised a record $275,600 from 1,848 donors, a 20 percent increase over last year. And even better, we had 600 more donations than the year before. Our Appeal begins in the fall, but we encourage donors to remember the library throughout the year. In February, we participated in Fairfield County’s Giving Day, raising $9,100 in a single day. A Novel Affair A Novel Affair, our major fundraiser, went virtual this year. We were delighted with the response from the community, which supported us in a big way. We raised $229,000 with a record 82 sponsors. Many thanks to members of the Novel Affair committee, who stuck with us during this difficult year and never lost their enthusiasm! 6 Board Room Gift Ann Sexton, a long-time member of the Friends of The Ferguson Library and fourtime president of the organization, generously donated funds to update the Main Library Board Room. In appreciation of her gift, the room was renamed the Ann M. Sexton Board Room. Sunday Sponsors Thank you to our 2020‒2021 Sunday Sponsors for supporting Sunday hours at the Main Library. Sundays are traditionally one of our busiest days of the week and an important time to be open. ▶ Pitney Bowes‒$35,000 ▶ Batkin family‒$2,500 ▶ Judy Block‒$2,500 Community Fundraisers We can’t say thank you enough to our youngest supporters, who remind us every day why we do what we do. Members of the CT STEM Kids Club pooled their donations to contribute $5,100 to the library. Stamford Teen Outreach Partners (S.T.O.P.), a group of high school students who offer free mentoring/tutoring to elementary school students, raised $1,660 for the library with their Go Fund Me page. (facing page, top) �Grants Here are some of the major grants we received this year. ▶ $12,100 from the National Endowment for the Arts for the 2021 Big Read ▶ $10,000 from First County Bank for A/V production equipment ▶ $10,000 from the Max J. and Winnie Students from Master Na Traditional Martial Arts raised $1,350 for the library with a thrilling board-breaking demonstration! (below) S. Rosenshein Foundation for youth outreach ▶ $10,000 from United Way for strategic planning ▶ $7,500 from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for our Entrepreneur-in-Residence program ▶ $7,500 from the Rotary Club of Stamford to extend entrepreneurship programs to underserved populations ▶ $5,000 from Sue and Ed Greenberg for summer Bookmobile outreach ▶ $5,000 from LSTA Urban Libraries for the South End 50th anniversary celebration Stamford High School senior Dharana Alilaikannan donated $260 to the Youth Services Department, proceeds from a coding class she taught over spring break. (below) 7 �Books and More “Thanks to the Ferguson Library for the outstanding resources it provides our communities.” – Ibsen Charles We continually evaluated and adapted our service model this year to deal with changing needs. Demand for curbside pickup fell after we reopened our buildings in July, but we continued to offer this service since some customers still preferred not to enter the library. The popularity of digital materials, which soared early in the pandemic, has stayed strong. We capitalized on this interest by curating special e-book “shelves” on our digital platforms and making those sites easier to use. But traditional formats are still popular. During the winter when the COVID situation was especially bleak, DVD checkouts of classic TV shows and movies surged, as people turned to old favorites for comfort. In October, we started lending Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots. They are available at all library locations and have been a big hit. “Cannot ask for a better place. Heaven for readers. Very friendly and welcoming environment. Awesome place to spend your days.” –Ameer Shariff 8 8 “The hotspots and Chromebooks put me in contact with the outside world.” ‒Laurie Rogoff �Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be a member of Stamford Stands Against Racism and have made a commitment to ongoing staff training. We also now look at all our programs and activities through an EDI lens. We offered more learning opportunities on the sensitive topics of racism, white privilege and bias, including a program on the slave trade by the UNESCO Center for Global Friendship. We also sought more diversity in our programs and presenters. In April, we hosted Black is the Color, a panel discussion featuring local Black artists, co-sponsored with the Fairfield County chapter of The Links. The library also was a key player in Stamford’s Juneteenth celebration and restoration of the city’s Black Lives Matter mural. Business and Career Many small businesses struggled during the pandemic. Our grant-funded Entrepreneurs-in-Residence helped startups and small business people find their footing during this difficult year. But not all the news was bleak. Many of the startups who worked with our EIR were invited to pitch sessions and some now have minimum viable products, and are ready to begin raising funds. The library became an official Grow with Google partner this year. We hosted weekly sessions on various google tools for small businesses, funded in part with a grant from the Public Library Association. “I am currently trying to figure out Google My Business. I found this very helpful and it helped me advance my computer skills.” ‒Grow with Google participant ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE We also continued to offer virtual SCORE workshops and a TechXel accelerator series for small business people and entrepreneurs. Workshops like Preparing Your Business for the Post-Pandemic Future were very popular. 9 �Harry Bennett Branch “Presently I’m on oxygen and homebound. The staff at the Harry Bennett Library have been so helpful! I call about every 3 weeks . . . and (they) help me select books which a neighbor picks up for me.” ‒Maureen O’Hara Things were a little quieter at the Harry Bennett Branch this year, with programming gone virtual. Staff conducted book discussions and storytimes over Zoom but families still came in to find books. Even after our buildings reopened, some of our patrons preferred the convenience of curbside pick-up. Leading up to the election, the South End and Harry Bennett branches became ballot drop box locations. We were honored to participate in our democracy in this visible way. We upgraded the lighting at the branch this year with a grant from Eversource, which allowed us to replace old fluorescent bulbs with LED lighting that improved visibility and will save money over time. A Zoom storytime at Harry Bennett 10 10 �South End Branch “South End library is such a treasure of the South End neighborhood.” ‒Kami Dukes The year 2020 was the 50th anniversary of the South End Branch. We held a virtual celebration in October highlighting memories of the South End Branch through the years and a keynote speech by awardwinning children’s author Jerry Craft, who remembered when he was a “local kid” at South End. Before the event, 300 copies of his book, New Kid, were distributed throughout the community. Another huge milestone―the South End Branch was renovated this spring. We closed for three weeks in March and celebrated our grand reopening in May. The branch now has a gorgeous, modern interior. The project was funded by grants from the Stamford Rotary Club, First County Bank Foundation, CT Next and other community support. “As the son of a former bookmobile librarian, I could not be prouder to see Josephine win this award. BRAVO!!” ‒Robert Paul Dolian We are immensely proud of South End Branch Supervisor Josephine FulcherAnderson, who was named Connecticut Outstanding Librarian of 2021. Congratulations, Josephine! 11 �Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch “I would like to express my great appreciation for the Weed Branch. The staff and offerings are terrific.” ‒Rosemary Smith The Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch is an inviting neighborhood library where many regulars walk over and stop to chat. Our users are starting to come back and many, especially with young children, continue to appreciate the convenience of curbside pick-up. We were delighted to bring back outdoor storytimes this summer and our young families were thrilled to be back as well. 12 �Bookmobile After being off the road for several months, we gradually restored regular Bookmobile service this year. Thanks to a generous donation, we were also able to take the Bookmobile out on weekends during August and September, visiting parks and other community locations. Passports Demand for passports built steadily after our Passport Office reopened in July. For the first time, we began taking appointments, which allowed us to control capacity. We later resumed walk-in service as well. We processed 4,882 passports this fiscal year. 13 �Friends of The Ferguson Library “Thank you so much for providing this much needed diversion…” – Sharyn Sarner, Author Series attendee The Friends Author Series moved online with a number of successful virtual events this year. Alka Joshi drew 132 viewers in February for an engaging discussion of her novel, The Henna Artist, and bestselling author Chris Bohjalian had 106 people in attendance in May to talk about his new book, Hour of the Witch. Even without inperson events, the Friends raised $2,200 this year through donations at virtual events. CrimeCONN, the Friends’ popular Mystery Lovers series, found a successful footing during the pandemic, with well-attended virtual programs during the spring and fall. The Book Shop opened a new online store this year. Shoppers can search the inventory for specific titles, then pick them up in-store. The Book Shop, with locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch, continued to offer in-person shopping as well. Donations were brisk, as people spent time cleaning out their homes. 1414 �Programming “I want to thank the library for the fine programs that you have offered. I am looking forward to the Exploring Whiteness series . . . I am very grateful for the opportunities that the Ferguson has provided.” –Joan Madison Our staff got proficient with Zoom this year as the pandemic stretched on. While we all missed the camaraderie of in-person events, programs like book discussions worked well on Zoom. We made sure to choose titles that were available as e-books or audiobooks so they were easily accessible. In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, we partnered with the Stamford Symphony to offer a three-part virtual series on Beethoven and his work. Attendance was modest, but in the months following, these programs received 1,800 views on YouTube! Our tech classes also moved to YouTube, where people who couldn’t attend live were able to view them later. To date, our virtual technology classes have had 930 views. By May, with the virus in retreat and vaccinations on the rise, the Joe R. Sexton Lecture became our first hybrid program. Author Maurice Isserman discussed his latest book, The Winter Army, at the Harry Bennett Branch. Nineteen people attended the program in person, while an additional 42 joined via Zoom. By June, we were thrilled to begin hosting outdoor programs, including an Immigrant Heritage Festival and Make Music Day on the library plaza. 15 �Kids and Teens “Crafternoon has been one of my favorite library programs . . . it provides a very good combination of reading and art and craft . . . and most of all, it’s fun.” –Parent Our Youth Services staff continued to find creative ways to reach our youngest users, embracing the new normal with storytimes on Instagram and YouTube. Sing and Stomp, one of our signature programs, has always drawn a large turnout and was a hit virtually too, with an average of 60 parents and children tuning in. Since children couldn’t come into the library for stories and crafts, we sent craft supplies home so we could participate together virtually in our Crafternoons@Home. 16 �“Thank you for teaching my son throughout this season. Sing and Stomp is so important to him because it is his first taste of classroom instruction. And I as a parent appreciate being taught which movements develop which skills.” –Parent For the older kids, our after-dinner teen trivia program turned out to be a success, and book talks, which we filmed and posted on social media, continued to enjoy views after the program. In August, we partnered with INTEMPO to do our first-ever student-led book discussion for tweens. Eighth grader Melissa Parra instructed kids on how to earn and save money. For parents, our program on Parenting During the Pandemic, held in cooperation with Child Guidance Center, was so popular we offered a Spanish version too. There was clearly a need for information about how to deal with kids’ anxiety during the pandemic. “One of my favorite memories of my (now) teenagers was the day they signed their name and got a library card. Huge rite of passage!!!” –Sue Scheraga Yellen 17 �Ferguson Library Staff “Thank you to all of the library staff for keeping the Ferguson branches open! You guys rock!” – Maudie Long “My favorite place to visit! Love your library and staff!!!!” – Library user 18 �In memory of those we lost this year Susan Baldwin, former Supervisor Harry Bennett and Weed Memorial & Hollander branches Giovanni Sibilia, Maintenance Gail Malloy, Citizen Advisor Tom LaSalle, Adult Services Brenda Young, Security Dudley N. Williams, Jr., Board of Trustees 19 �Donors Carver Foundation of Norwalk Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Family Foundation We thank the following Children’s School people, businesses and CLC Readers’ Advisory organizations for their Roundtable South generosity. We apologize Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for any inadvertent omisConnecticut Mirror sions or errors. Please call CT Lions Club Low Vision 203 351-8208 or visit Center fergusonlibrary.org to find Eletson Maritime out how you can help. Ferguson Pro Speakers Group First Congregational Corporate, Church Foundation & Hill Family Fund Organizational Irish American Cultural Donors Society of Stamford J. P. Morgan Chase $50,000 and up Lane Speech Pathology Friends of the Ferguson LLC Library MPA LLC Norwalk Historical Society $20,000 to $49,999 Patriot Bank SL Green Realty Corp. Picture That Consultants Prince Law Group, LLC Professional Construction $5,000 to $19,999 Services Boehm Family Foundation Rutkowski-Zahas Fund Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County Silver Petrucelli & Associates Claire L. Helsing Sound Federal Credit Union Foundation Stamford Downtown CT STEM Kids Club, Inc. Special Services District First County Bank Stamford Partnership Foundation Surace Green Service LSTA The WorkPlace Inc. Max J. & Winnie S. United Way of Western Rosenshein Foundation Connecticut, Inc. Meister, Seelig & Fein LLP Pitney Bowes Rotary Club of Stamford Individual Donors Silver Golub & Teitell Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Monthly Donors Kuriansky LLP Michelle Abt Tonna Alimole $1,000 to $4,999 Beverly Frank American Library Abigail Gepner Association Bartolo Guzman Ashforth Company/ Gail Grosso-Hofmann and A. P. Construction Richard Hofmann Carmody Torrance Sandak Alice Knapp & Walter Young & Hennessey LLP Carey Lewis Cummings & Lockwood Leida Lugo LLC Kathleen O’Shaughenssy Dilenschneider Group Soraya Rosenfield Garden Homes Robert Runde Management Kim Starr George Comfort & Sons Ravi Subramanian Harman Elizabeth Terenzio Herbert & Nell Singer Morgan Walton Foundation Herbert & Sarah M. President’s Council Gibor Charitable $5,000 and up Foundation Jack Alexander Hooker & Holcombe Marta Bailey Konica Minolta Business John Bauer Solutions George & Carol Bello KPMG LLP Judith Block Leo P. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.annualreports.011 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 2010s 21st century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/72790f20d1b8aefde1369ac39ea1f198.pdf 089203b9f2a9283e204df00c051071d1 PDF Text Text RISING TO THE CHALLENGE THE FERGUSON LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 1 �The Ferguson Library Our Mission Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community. By the Numbers (Statistics reflect Library closure March 13 through end of FY) Key library activities Our Vision Visitors to the Library 454,346 Items circulated (eBook circulation 528,464 94,368) Website visits 341,885 Passport applications processed 4,152 Literacy: Promote a love of reading and learning. Library computer and Wi-Fi usage Access: Provide convenient access to information and other library resources in our physical and digital spaces. 240,875 sessions (23,649 Wi-Fi sessions while Library was closed) Service: Provide excellent customer service in a safe, welcoming environment. Financial highlights (unaudited) Creativity & Innovation: Encourage, expression, experimentation and a “culture of yes.” Operating support from the city of Stamford $8,630,000 Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas. Revenue from library activities $1,199,170 Salaries and related expenses $7,291,232 Community: Nurture partnerships; bring library services into the community; celebrate Stamford’s diversity. Purchases of books and other materials $571,004 Inspire lifelong learning and personal growth. Our Core Values We appreciate the value that our wonderful library brings to the residents of Stamford. – Louis and Marybeth Torelli 2 Library cards issued 21,604 The Library is the community’s portal for knowledge, growth and selfimprovement. The more the library can provide resources the community needs, the better the job we’re doing. – Dudley N. Williams, Jr., Chair, Ferguson Library Board of Trustees �Message from the Chair and President The Aspen Institute’s report, Rising to the Challenge, speaks to reenvisioning the public library to expand access to education, learning opportunities and social connections for all. The report was written before our world was rocked by COVID-19 and protests over racial injustice, but the lessons are more relevant than ever. How do we offer connection when we can’t bring people together in person? As an institution firmly committed to equity and inclusion, how do we promote social change? These are questions we have been grappling with these last several months, in addition to the more basic issues of getting the Library back up and running while ensuring the safety of the public and staff. It has been a challenging time, but also a time of opportunity. As we pivoted to digital programming and made the necessary adjustments to our physical spaces, we have taken the time to reevaluate library services. One of the questions we have been asking is whether the ways we have done things in the past still make sense in this new world. Can we do more with less? Can we streamline our work flows to make service more efficient and user-centric? This time of upheaval in our world on both the public health and social justice fronts has us led us to reexamine everything we are doing. One of the lessons that has become clear is that in these challenging times the Library must make an even greater effort to listen and respond to the changing needs of our community. The work we have done over the last several years to build bridges to our neighbors has laid the groundwork for a library that is more engaged and responsive to the people it serves. As we look ahead, one of the only things that is certain is that The Ferguson Library of a year ago will not be the same library a year from now. Reenvisioning is not easy. It takes imagination and ingenuity on the part of leadership and staff. We are grateful to our Trustees, Citizen Advisors, Foundation and Friends boards for their support and guidance, and our staff for their willingness to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work that needs to be done. There will undoubtedly be bumps along the way. But the end result will be a public library that is more resilient than ever, a library that is an agent of change in the community and can enrich the lives of all our residents. The Ferguson Library has always been a source of self-empowerment, and that will continue to be more important than ever, as together, we find a way forward. Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Chair,The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Alice Knapp President,The Ferguson Library 3 �Pivoting in the time of pandemic Thanks for all you are doing to keep our library functioning and our community together. – MaryThies Putting our 3D printers to work making face shields for health care workers The world came to a screeching halt in the middle of March and it quickly became apparent the Library would have to close. We shut our doors March 13, and immediately began establishing remote work procedures and making plans to move our services online. Within the first couple of weeks, we set up a live chat room, where users could get help accessing our digital services. We rolled out phone service and began issuing virtual library cards. In cooperation with the Stamford Public Schools, we made sure all students had a library card so they could access our databases, eBooks and online homework help. And we put our programs online. The Youth Services Department came to the rescue of beleaguered parents with Instagram storytimes, and we ramped up to offer English language learning, technology classes, author visits, Entrepreneur-in-Residence appointments and readers’ advisory. We even moved our popular Civility series online, zooming with former New York Governor George Pataki in May, as well as hosting our monthly 1 Million Cups program virtually. In partnership with the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), we launched virtual homework help, pairing students with vetted, volunteer tutors. And also with SPEF, delivered 4,500 children’s books (generously donated by Scholastic) to sites throughout the city where Grab-and-Go lunches were being distributed. 4 This is so great! Proud of our very own Ferguson Library. – Shalini Acharya I miss being there, I miss being in the presence of books and people. I hope we come back to normal soon. – Library user �Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done without my library card right now. – Victoria Alicia On June 8, after much planning, we began offering curbside pickup, where people could come by appointment to pick up reserved books. Our patrons responded enthusiastically, so delighted that they could come to the Library and get real books. The branches rolled out curbside pickup later in the month, and by the end of the year, planning was well underway for Phase One reopening. And this is why I support my library! – From Instagram I miss having physical books to read! Reading off my phone is not the same experience at all, although it has been a Godsend to have the digital resources available. I also miss the feeling of being in the library … and the hope of finding a great book. – Library user 5 �Funding and Support In January, we launched The Ferguson Library President’s Council with an inaugural dinner in the Library. The President’s Council is a community of individuals, giving at the level of $5,000 and above, who believe all Stamford residents, no matter their background or economic circumstance, deserve the opportunity to enrich their lives through the Library. Our signature fundraiser, A Novel Affair, fell victim to the pandemic, but nearly all our sponsors generously allowed us to convert their sponsorships to donations. We didn’t want to give up on a fundraising event, so at the end of May, we tried something completely new – a Virtual Comedy Fundraiser. With the generous help of a group of talented local comedians, we put together an online show, which together with our virtual auction, raised $11,000. Not enough to solve our budget problems, but a way to engage the community and keep the Library on everyone’s radar. The Library’s Annual Appeal raised $230,000 from 1,256 donors, an 18% increase over last year. Even better than the increase in dollars, we had 152 more donors than the year before. Our Appeal begins in the fall, but we encourage donors to remember the Library throughout the year. Once again, we participated in Fairfield County’s Giving Day, a 24-hour giving marathon to raise money for local nonprofits. We raised $7,000 from 140 donors in one day. Our Youngest Donor Ten-year-old Tommy Nanos and his 12-year-old sister, Julia, decided to give a portion of their lemonade stand money to charity. Tommy chose the Library because he says it’s his favorite place and he loves coming here to look for books. It’s great to see philanthropy start at such a young age! 6 �Sunday Sponsors Thank you to our 2019-2020 Sunday Sponsors for supporting Sunday hours at the Main Library. Sundays are traditionally one of our busiest days of the week and an important time to be open. • Pitney Bowes – $35,000 • Batkin Family– $2,500 • Judith Block – $2,500 • The Long Ridge School – $2,500 • Taylor Nutting – $2,500 My favorite library in the world. Amazing staff, excellent collection and well organized. – Karunya Rao Grants The Ferguson successfully applied for a number of grants this year. These are some of the major ones. • $13,000 from the Grossman Family Foundation for Linked Libraries • $10,000 from the Max J. and Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation for children’s outreach • $10,000 from Stamford Rotary to update furniture at the South End Branch and conduct a community needs assessment • $10,000 from First County Bank to upgrade technology at South End • $7,500 LSTA grant for English language learning and literacy services and programs The library is truly a lifeline. – Roberta Shapiro Winfield Street Coffee Winfield Street Coffee opened at the Library in October, a welcoming place to meet friends or grab a latte. The pandemic forced the new business to close after just five months in operation, but they were back with take-out and outdoor dining at the end of May. 7 �Books and More Digital materials became more important than ever when the Library closed. We emphasized purchases of eBooks, eAudio and streaming databases, like Kanopy and Hoopla, so people could take advantage of digital content. But many of our users told us they missed physical books. In February, we began automatically renewing books before their due date, as long as no one else was waiting. This gives people a little breathing room and is an easy way to improve customer service. We also began automatically renewing library cards, as long as the patron still lives in Stamford. Another way to remove barriers to use. Our Tell Your Story project, which captures histories from Stamford residents, resumed in March, and in May we launched Quarantine Stories, to preserve our neighbors’ memories of the pandemic. All these stories are housed in our digital archives. At the end of June, we had recorded sixteen quarantine stories. Miss being able to check out actual books with the kids. I appreciate the virtual access but sometimes it’s nice to just put the screen down and turn the pages of a book. – Library user 8 �Harry Bennett Branch Before the world changed, we had been moving forward on a masterplan for updating the Harry Bennett Branch, which is now twenty years old. The first draft grew out of meetings with staff and the community, and included concepts for a new circulation desk, flexible meeting room space, soundproofing and a teen area. We look forward to reviving the planning process when the circumstances permit. In normal times, the branch hosts a wide variety of programs for children and adults, including book discussions and STEAM programming. Children’s author Valerie Bolling drew more than 150 people in early March when she spoke about her new book, Let’s Dance. In February, adults had fun with a Jazzercise program in the Library. Programs moved online after the Library closed. In April, 52 people attended a virtual author event with Nina Sankovitch to discuss her book, American Rebels. Zoom author programs aren’t the same as in-person events, where the author can sign books and greet readers, but they are a way to keep programs going until we can host actual events again. Our adult book discussions also moved online in April. We chose books available in our Hoopla collection and started a thread for participants so they could chat and recommend books to each other, the way they would in person. 9 �South End Branch In September, we were able to restore Monday hours at the branch, the first time since the 1990s that South End has been open on Mondays. The branch, located in the Lathon Wider Community Center, serves a vibrant, diverse community and provides services like helping patrons renew green cards, making DMV appointments, and offering free lunch for children during the summer. The South End Branch celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. Much planning had gone into a year of special events, but at least we managed to get in a festive kick-off celebration before things shut down. Another special milestone this year: the South End book discussion group marked its 25th anniversary in January. (top, right) Once the Library closed, book discussions and other programs moved online. The Woke Vote series, a discussion of voting in America for people of color, began in February, and continued virtually after that. The South End Branch is a hidden treasure. Ms. Denise is the best! – Kristen Sileo Calloway Joe the Magic Man Homework help at the South End Branch 10 �Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch The Weed Branch is a beloved neighborhood library that serves the Springdale community. Many regulars walk over to chat and browse, and kids from nextdoor Springdale Elementary stop by after school to do homework. Before the Library closed, the branch hosted book discussions for adults and a variety of programs for children, including storytimes and drop-in crafts over the summer. A Halloween pumpkin program was also a big success. 11 �Programming From English language learning to technology training to author talks, the Library offers programs or classes for just about every interest. Our adult summer reading program took off this year when we offered fine forgiveness for signing up. 650 people registered, a whopping 150% increase over last year! In September, The Ferguson once again took an active role in Stamford Innovation Week, and was the lead organizer for Startup Weekend. Three winning teams were given seed money to launch their new businesses. Also in September, local makers showed off their creations during MakeFest, which has become a fun, annual event. We even had dancing in the lobby! (below, right) Our Civility series drew some big names this year: Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, newsman Scott Pelley (below)and General David Petraeus, drew large attentive audiences before the Library closed. 12 Coffee and Content program during Stamford Innovation Week. �Family Programs Some of our best programs are ones the whole family can enjoy. We had a packed house in July when a llama visited from Cornwall, CT. He stood patiently while his handler answered questions and appeared unbothered by the selfies. Almost 200 people attended our Lunar New Year celebration, which featured Chinese acrobats, Korean drummers and dancers and a Tae Kwon Do demonstration. We greatly admire the community focus of your programs, from ESL to basic computer skills classes to musical events. –Paul Quartararo and Carol Chiulli 13 �Kids and Teens I just want to say thank you so much. You’ve introduced me to so many things and books, some of them being my favorite. – A young library user Our summer reading program keeps kids engaged with learning all summer. This year, we tried something a little different—instead of small prizes, we gave kids a free book when they signed up and upon completion of the program. As with the adults, we also forgave fines for anyone who registered, which was a big hit! A total of 3,200 kids and teens participated in our 2018–2019 summer reading clubs, reading a combined total of more than one million minutes. Our wonderful teen volunteers help run the youth summer reading clubs. 300 teens volunteered over the summer at all library locations. What would we do without them! 14 �Our Maker programs, which let kids explore creativity with hands-on projects, are always popular. In July, we learned about Italian artist Guido Danielle, who paints lifelike animals on people’s hands to raise awareness of environmental issues. Of course, the kids got to make “handimals” of their own. Separately, young learners got the chance to experiment with computer design for 3D printing. Our Youth Services staff didn’t miss a beat when COVID-19 shut us down. They quickly put storytimes and read-alongs online, providing families with a way to keep up with books and early literacy. Thanks for this, Miss Amy! We are missing our storytime and fresh library books! This made Cyrus smile today. Keep it up!” – @nativevagabond Teens had fun with a taste tester program 15 �On the Road The Bookmobile The Ferguson Library Bookmobile has been on the road for 80 years! Our newest Bookmobile debuted in October. The community was thrilled to climb aboard the new bus, which visits childcare centers and neighborhoods throughout the city, especially parts of town where it is hard to get to a library branch. The Purple Bus The Ferguson’s iconic Purple Bus brings school children to the Library, some for the very first time. The Purple Bus program is funded by the Friends of The Ferguson Library. 16 I love our library so much. – Arpita Shrivastava �Outreach and Partnerships Many of our most important programs involve partnering with other organizations. Together, we extend our reach and are able to offer rich experiences to a greater section of the community. Whether we are working independently or with partners, we firmly believe in getting out of the building. Here are some of the ways we collaborate with others who are doing worthwhile work in the community: School support – We also partnered with SPEF to provide support to rising kindergarteners, and coordinated online homework help when the pandemic closed schools. Food assistance – The South End Branch hosted the Person-to-Person mobile food pantry every Tuesday. Linked Libraries – This partnership with the Stamford Public Schools delivers library books to students at their schools. All Stamford school students now have Ferguson Library cards. Storytimes – We bring our storytimes outside to Latham and Commons parks during the summer. Art in the Library – Our collaboration with the Stamford Art Association is still going strong after a decade. In September, we featured the work of local and regional artists as part of a coordinated exhibition on Art & Text with other Fairfield County libraries. Book Buddies – This popular program pairs interns from KPMG with new readers. (above) Adult Ed – We regularly welcome Adult Continuing Education students and introduce them to library resources. Book Give Away – We partnered with the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF, ) to get books into the hands of kids at Grab & Go lunch sites. (below) Tax Help – AARP and VITA offer tax help at our facilities. When in-person assistance had to stop in mid-March, the services went online. 17 �Friends of The Ferguson Library The Friends are the Library’s energetic support group, who serve as ambassadors in the community and also work hard to raise funds for the Library. The Friends Book Shop, with locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch, sells gently used books that are donated by the community. It is the only independent bookshop in Stamford, and a significant source of income for the Friends. Their other activities include: • Literary Pub Crawl, with literary-themed entertainment at downtown restaurants. (above) • Author Series, which brings bestselling authors to the Library. The March program had to be cancelled, but NYT bestselling author Kristan Higgins delighted a Zoom audience in June. • Mini-Golf at the Harry Bennett Branch. This fun family event raised $13,000 on a single weekend in February. (right) • Literary Competition, which recognizes student achievement in writing. The award ceremony was canceled this year, but the winners still received their certificates. 18 �Ferguson Library Staff Wonderful library and great staff always eager to help!” – Hitesh Shah 19 �Donors We thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their generosity.We apologize for any inadvertent omissions or errors. Please call 203 351-8208 or visit fergusonlibrary.org to find out how you can help. Corporate, Foundation and Organizational Donors $20,000 to $49,999 Friends of The Ferguson Library Pitney Bowes Inc. SL Green Realty Corp. $5,000 to $19,999 Claire L. Helsing Foundation Connecticut Innovations, Inc. Connecticut State Library/ LSTA CT STEM Kids Club, Inc. First County Bank Grossman Family Foundation The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Louis J. Casale Jr. Charitable Foundation Inc. Mathew Kosbob Memorial Fund Max J. & Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation Odyssey Reinsurance Company Purdue Grants & Giving Office Law Offices of Silver Golub & Teitell University of Connecticut $1,000 to $4,999 American Library Association Arts Midwest/NEA Ashforth Company and A. P. Construction Bankwell Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP George Comfort & Sons, Inc. Connecticut State Library Cummings & Lockwood LLC Garden Homes Management The Herbert & Sarah M. Gibor Foundation Harman International Hooker & Holcombe, Inc. HOP Energy, LLC KPMG LLP Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home Leon N. Lapine Charitable Trust The Long Ridge School Sacred Heart University Stamford Town Center Thomson Reuters Van Brunt, DuBiago & Company, LLC Wells Fargo Advisors Other Awesome Toys and Gifts BevMax Black Caucus of The American Library Association Cacace Tusch & Santagata Carl Bloom Associates Children’s School Dental 365 Dilenschneider Group DOMUS Kids Inc. El Sol News, LLC General Assembly NYC HeirSearch MarLo Associates MBA Graphics Midwest Tape/Hoopla Digital Patisserie Salzburg of Stamford Patriot Bank Picture That LLC Post Road Consulting Prince Law Group, LLC Professional Construction Services Professional Impressions Consulting Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County RXR/Cappelli Atlantic Station Owner LLC SignCrafters, Inc. 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Frederick Michael Hyman Sopong Kim Polly O’Brien Morrow Catherine Ernst, President, Marie Belfiore,Vice-President Stephanie Boccuzzi, Treasurer Anne Mochulsky, Secretary Annamarie Boccuzzi Gail Carriero Jamie Cole Rohini DeSilva Susan DiMattia Deborah Golden Bruce Harris Roni Leavy Maudie M. Long Denise Marcil Margaret Metwally Kathi Mirto Marietta Morelli George Nichols Catherine Ostheimer Eileen Rosner Ann Sexton Beth Strauss Mary Thies The Ferguson Library Citizen Advisors Ernest N. Abate Greg Caggainello Scott Conley Susan Iorio Duarte David M. Kooris Erik Larson Tamu Lucero Moira K. Lyons RJ Mercede Laurence C. Morse Stephen Perry Edward Schuster Robert Sherman Susana Vidan The Ferguson Library Foundation Board of Trustees Friends of The Ferguson Library Citizen Advisors Donna Getreuer Eva Weller Mary Sommer, Chair Ernest N. Abate,Vice-Chair Moira K. Lyons, Treasurer Ellen E. Bromley, Secretary Greg Caggainello Tom Cassone Steven M. Frederick Sandy Goldstein Dudley N. 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Title A name given to the resource Rising to the challenge: The Ferguson Library Annual Report 2019-2020 Subject The topic of the resource Ferguson Library Stamford (Conn.) Annual reports Description An account of the resource Annual report for the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut for the fiscal year of July 2019 to June 2020. The annual report contains messages from the chair of the Board of Trustees, Dudley N. Williams, Jr., and President of the Library, Alice Knapp It talks about various services and activities at the library for the year. Highlights include the ways the library managed the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.annualreports.010 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 2010s 21st century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/24f7d8284e39a7611cb3d465957262a3.pdf 8c58410fcc4ebea2b95e0804d83654bc PDF Text Text THE FERGUSON LIBRARY The People’s Place ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 �The Ferguson Library Our Mission By the Numbers Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community. Key library activities Our Vision Inspire lifelong learning and personal growth. Items circulated 673,841 Visitors to the Library 637,180 Reference questions answered 125,429 Passport applications processed 6,794 Our Core Values Financial highlights (unaudited) Literacy: Promote a love of reading and learning. Operating support from the city of Stamford $8,399,700 Access: Provide convenient access to information and other library resources in our physical and digital spaces. Revenue from library activities $1,424,972 Salaries and related expenses $7,034,838 Service: Provide excellent customer service in a safe, welcoming environment. Purchases of books and other materials $804,272 Creativity & Innovation: Encourage expression, experimentation and a “culture of yes.” Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas. Community: Nurture partnerships; bring library services into the community; celebrate Stamford’s diversity. “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” – Henry Ward Beecher The Ferguson Library One Public Library Plaza Stamford, CT 06904 203 964-1000 fergusonlibrary.org 2 �Message from the Chair and President In his groundbreaking book, Palaces for the People, sociologist Eric Klinenberg makes an eloquent case for the importance of public spaces like libraries. Gathering places that are open to everyone, where people come together to tackle difficult problems as a community. Or perhaps just find quiet space to work, read or learn a new skill. We know the value of libraries. And so do most Americans. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of all Americans visited a library in the past year. Here at The Ferguson, we have seen library use change over the last decade. To be sure, books and literacy are still at the heart of our mission. But people also come seeking community. Our initiative, Facing Racism in Stamford, co-sponsored by Everyday Democracy and other community partners, challenged Stamford residents to explore the difficult topic of racism in our community. Where else but the library—a safe, neutral space—to embark on such a project. People come to the library for many different reasons. But come they do. Last year, 640,000 people walked through our doors. Some brought their children to storytimes, others came to learn English. Some came for the shared experience of a lecture or concert. Others came looking for a book. Some just wanted to get in out of the cold. We welcomed them all. Eric Klinenberg describes libraries as shared spaces where crucial connections are made. We think that’s a pretty accurate description. Libraries are truly the people’s place. Equalizers that, according to Klinenberg, help ensure a community’s resilience. With this Annual Report, we are pleased to share a snapshot of our work over the past year. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped make it possible: our generous donors, Trustees, Citizen Advisors, Foundation and Friends boards, and volunteers. And of course our dedicated staff, who work each day to enrich the lives of the people of Stamford. Tom Cassone Chair, The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Alice Knapp President, The Ferguson Library “Libraries raised me.” – Ray Bradbury 3 �Special Events Visit from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor What a treat! In December, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (above) visited Turn of River Middle School, hosted by the Library and Stamford Public Schools. She delighted and inspired audience members of all ages. “This is a beautiful space, a great resource.” – Nancy Selman TEDx As part of an Innovate Stamford grant, The Ferguson Library hosted a one day TEDx program in May, focused on community. A professional speakers group grew out of the program, with the purpose of helping the Library identify and train future TEDx speakers. New Coffee Shop We are thrilled that locally-owned Winfield Street Coffee will open soon at the Library. Work began on the former Starbucks space in May. Winfield will offer employment opportunities for young people through Domus, a nonprofit which serves high-risk youth in Stamford. (right) 4 �Entrepreneurs We are all about supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. Small business start-ups and other entrepreneurs now have a work space at the Library. With funding from CTNext, First County Bank and the Rotary Club of Stamford, The Ferguson created a Tech & Entrepreneur Hub on the third floor of the Main Library. It’s an open space with flexible furniture that allows for meetings and collaboration. This year, we rebooted our Entrepreneur-in-Residence program by hiring two business innovators who provide support to entrepreneurs as they create and grow their ventures. Entrepreneurial energy kicked into high gear at Startup Weekend in September, the culmination of Stamford Innovation Week. Seven teams put their heads together to imagine prototypes for new businesses, then pitched their ideas to a panel of judges. (right) Our monthly 1 Million Cups program gives entrepreneurs a chance to network and try out new ideas before a receptive audience. (below) “I learned a lot about startups and the process. The relationships that came out of this weekend were invaluable.” – Startup participant 5 �Funding and Support Many thanks to our supporters! We receive 85% of our operating budget from the city of Stamford. We must raise the rest. Whether you gave $10 or $10,000, your generosity helps makes a difference in so many lives. A Novel Affair Our spring gala, A Novel Affair, raised $245,000 in an evening of food and festivities to benefit the Library. We were delighted to honor Jay Sandak and Mary Sommer for their service to the Library and the Stamford community. A Novel Affair 2019 Major Sponsors $25,000: Friends of The Ferguson Library and SL Green $20,000: Stephen Corman $10,000: Pitney Bowes; Ann & Michael Zucker $5,000: Altria Group; Ellen Bromley & Thomas Gizicki; Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey; Kathryn Emmett & David S. Golub; First County Bank; Mastercard; Silver Golub & Teitell 6 �Annual Appeal The Library’s Annual appeal raised $195,000 from 1,100 donors. Our Appeal begins in the fall, but we encourage our donors to remember the Library throughout the year. We were thrilled to raise a record $7,200 during Fairfield County’s Giving Day, a 24-hour giving marathon that raises money for local nonprofits. Sunday Sponsors Thank you to our 2018–2019 Sunday Sponsors for supporting Sunday hours at the Main Library. Sundays are one of our busiest days of the week and a crucial time to be open. • • • • Pitney Bowes – $35,000 Debra Casey – $7,000 Judith Block – $2,500 The Long Ridge School – $2,500 Grants The Ferguson successfully applied for a number of grants this year. These are some of the major ones. • $10,000 from Stamford Rotary for South End Branch furniture • $75,000 from Innovate Stamford for TEDx, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program and the Tech & Entrepreneur Zone • $10,000 from First County Bank to expand youth services makerspace programming • $15,000 from Innovate Stamford for communityfocused programs at the South End Branch • $13,700 from National Endowment for the Arts for the Big Read • $8,000 from the The Max J. & Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation for children’s summer outreach • $7,500 from the Connecticut State Library to address literacy needs of English language learners • $13,000 from U.S. National Library of Medicine to enhance our consumer health resources 7 �Books and More “I love the library. I use it all the time. I’m a firm believer in what they do.” – Nancy Sinacori You can borrow a lot more than books and movies at the library—we also circulate tool kits, musical instruments, and even a sewing machine, which turned out to be a big hit! You can also try out new technology like virtual reality. Our Wonder Lab is exciting for any age. (below) Books come in many formats these days, and we continue to develop both our print and ematerial collections, as well as offer streaming content such as books, audiobooks, music and movies. As fewer people check out DVDs, streaming has become increasingly popular. “The Ferguson Library means so much to me… I have a very large family that lives in Stamford and the library is the best place for my family members to go and find the resources they need to help with their education or a great place to go if they’re just looking for a really great read.” – Tamar Reddic 8 �Harry Bennett Branch The big news at the Harry Bennett Branch (right) was the installation of new flooring. The project was accomplished entirely through contributions, most notably an extraordinary $100,000 gift from the Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation. Many users participated on a smaller scale through a Go Fund Me campaign. We’re grateful to them all! The flooring is washable and made from recycled materials and has made the branch look fresh and inviting. “We have loved this library for many years and are so grateful to have this in Stamford!” – Mary Kate and Mark Metwally Besides the many and varied programs for children and adults – baby races (left) are always a favorite – Harry Bennett hosted 700 plus students and teachers from Westover School for three days in November when the school unexpectedly closed for mold remediation. Our staff handled it all without a hiccup. Our “new” branch is now 20 years old, and with grant funding, we held two community meetings to conceptualize the Harry Bennett Branch of the future. These ideation sessions started the planning process for an eventual renovation project. A craft program in July drew hard-to-reach millennials. 9 �South End Branch 720 children received a free lunch over the summer at the South End Branch The South End Branch, located in the Lathon Wider Community Center, serves a diverse and rapidly changing neighborhood. In many ways, the branch is an anchor for the community: Person-to-Person distributes food to needy families each week from the Library’s parking lot, (left), and the South End Branch offers free lunches for kids during the summer through the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program. The branch hosts a wide variety of programs for children and adults. Our African and African-American Authors book club has been going strong for 24 years. Young readers enjoy their own Picture Us Reading book club (center) and South End also offers a regular afterschool Homework Café for neighborhood children, along with other programs.(right) 10 �Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch The Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch in Springdale is beloved by the community. Many people walk to the Library and the staff greet regulars by name. The beautiful grounds are perfect for outdoor programming in the summer, including our drop-in gardening and Mad Science! (below right) Weed also hosted the Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club finale concert on a lovely evening in August. “I don’t know what would happen if I did not have the Ferguson Weed Branch. They have the greatest staff ever.” – Bernadette Lynch-Gupta “I adore this little library” – Sara D. 11 �Programming 70,000 people attended library programs last year The Library offers a dizzying array of programs for all ages—book discussions, author visits, technology training, concerts, English language learning, art exhibits—the list goes on. Here are some of the highlights: Our third annual MakeFest (right) took place in September, with engaging activities for the whole community, including 3D printing, button making, a retro photo booth and even dancing on the plaza. In January, the Library once again participated in Global Game Jam, (left) the world’s largest game creation event. Gamers here in Stamford spent a feverish weekend coming up with ideas, then forming teams to work on their projects. Stamford came together to read poet Kevin Young’s Book of Hours for the NEA Big Read in April. We partnered with UConn-Stamford and Stamford High School to offer a wealth of programs throughout the month, including a very special visit by the author. (right) 12 �The Library has offered English language training for some time, but with an increased demand for more advanced instruction, we rolled out Transitions to Success in partnership with Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers. These classes focus on English and career development with the goal of preparing students for the workforce. We are very proud of a new initiative, Facing Racism in Stamford, a series of dialogues that challenged Stamford residents to explore the difficult topic of racism in our community. This powerful program, co-sponsored by CT Humanities Council, Everyday Democracy, DOMUS and All Our Kin, drew a committed group of more than 100 participants. Family Programs We love holding events the whole family can enjoy. Our Lunar New Year program (right) fills our auditorium every year and the Black History Month celebration at the South End Branch drew 30 kids and adults for an afternoon of poetry, dance and piano performances. 13 �Kids and Teens “Wonderful place to meet new moms, the Ferguson Library builds community!” – Flavia Lodato “Our favorite place.” – Pooja Sharma Our Summer Reading Clubs keep kids learning throughout the summer. Last year, 3,117 kids and teens registered for our summer reading programs, reading a combined total of 1.2 million minutes! A new series, Countdown to Kindergarten, which emphasized basic skills such as the alphabet, numbers and colors, tapped into an enthusiastic audience. Our makerspace programs foster innovation and creativity with hands-on projects like jar lanterns and lemon clocks. Who knew you could power a clock with a citrus fruit! (next page, top) 14 The Library offers a multitude of programs for babies right on up to teens. Our storytimes, with an emphasis on early literacy, provide the skills needed for pre-reading, and are a fun way for parents and little ones to socialize. We even tried Storytime Yoga last year, to rave reviews. (below) �“My family and I love the library. The youth programs are amazing. So much to offer and the staff at all locations are so friendly and helpful. Thank you Ferguson Library.” – Jacqulyn Stewart We ramped up our “tween” programing this year, to reach kids between the ages of ten and thirteen, who aren’t quite ready for our teen offerings. A tween book discussion is gaining traction, and our Great Stamford Bake-Off (right) was a rousing success. Our many teen volunteers help with the children and teen summer reading clubs. Last year, 217 teen volunteers donated more than 1,200 hours of time over the summer. ory group our teen advis Teens Making a Difference, Teens also enjoy regular book discussions and practical programs like Red Cross babysitter training, funded by Stamford’s Liberty Wealth Management. 15 �On the Road The Bookmobile is the traveling face of the Library. It is on the road three days a week, visiting childcare centers, housing complexes and community centers. It also represents the Library at special events like BLT’s Family Fun Day, Back to School Night at Davenport Elementary School and Harvest Festival at Fairgate Farm. Winning entry in our Bookmobile Drawing Contest by the young artists in the Toddler B class at Piper’s Hill Learning Center. The Purple Bus brought 87 classes, a total of 1,640 school children, to the Library last year, some for the very first time. The Purple Bus program is funded by the Friends of The Ferguson Library. “We had an incredible time getting an insider’s tour of the library. We learned how the library works and all the amazing resources they offer to our community. We can’t wait to visit again soon!” – Katie Lyvers, first grade teacher Strawberry Hill Elementary School 16 �Outreach and Partnerships We collaborate with many organizations to bring library services into the community where they are needed. In November, we began leading Every Child Ready to Read at the Chester Addison Community Center. This series teaches caregivers how to nurture pre-reading skills. Some of the other ways we work closely with community organizations: Provide space to Access Health CT for health insurance enrollment. Last year, 482 people registered for health insurance at the Library. Bi-monthly middle school book discussions at the Boys & Girls Club. (above) Summer reading outreach to Stamford day camps. Last summer, we registered 450 children for summer reading at Stamford’s day camps. (left) Person-to-Person brings their mobile food pantry to the South End Branch each Tuesday. Ferguson Outdoors brought summer storytimes to Latham and Commons parks. (below) Art exhibits at the Main Library in collaboration with the Stamford Art Association. Last winter, we teamed up with the Stamford Public Schools to exhibit teachers’ artwork. (below, right) Visiting Books program brings books to senior centers, like Brighton Gardens. (below) 17 �Friends of The Ferguson Library The Friends celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2019. After four decades, this dynamic group is still going strong! In 2018–2019, the Friends book shop raised $155,000 The shop has locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch and sells gently used books that are donated by the community. (below) Friends volunteers sort through donated books “We never leave empty handed!!” – Melissa Knorr The Friends’ many activities include the Literary Pub Crawl, which is always a sell-out; the Author Series (middle, right), featuring bestselling authors; and a new Mini-Golf event (below, right), which brought 500 people to the Harry Bennett Branch on a cold February weekend and raised $13,000 for the Library! Two of the Friends signature programs: Books for Babies, which provides a board book to every baby born at Stamford Hospital; and the Literary Competition, which recognizes recognizes excellence in student writing. 18 �Staff “We enjoy each visit to the Ferguson Library. We continue to be amazed by the friendliness, competence and dedication of the librarians and staff. Keep up the great work that you and others do for our community!!” – Ashok and Surekha Shenoy Equity, Diversity and Inclusion This year the Library began working on an organizational assessment through the prism of race. We created an internal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, which will begin reviewing our policies and practices in this regard. We will then create an action plan to better serve our diverse community. 19 �Donors We thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their generosity. We apologize for any inadvertent omissions or errors. Please call 203 351-8208 or visit fergusonlibrary.org to find out how you can help. Thank you to these corporate supporters: $20,000 to $49,999 Pitney Bowes SL Green Realty Corp $5,000 to $19,999 Altria Group Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey First County Bank Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Law Offices of Silver Golub & Teitell Mastercard Rita K. Divine Charitable Remainder Unitrust $1,000 to $4,999 Ashforth Company & A.P. Construction Bankwell Cacace Tusch & Santagata General Reinsurance Corporation Harbor Point Development KPMG The Long Ridge School McCarter & English NBC Sports Group Peoples United Bank Robinson & Cole Stamford Hospital Foundation Thomson Reuters Wells Fargo Advisors Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky and The Herbert & Sarah M. Gibor Foundation And these other corporate friends: Bartlett Tree Experts BevMax Block Advisors Bourgeon Capital Management, Inc. Children’s School Comforcare Home Care Cross Insurance Courtyard by Marriott Hooker Holcombe, Inc. Konica Minolta Business Solutions MarLo Associates NBC Universal Prince Law Group, Inc. Silver Petrucelli & Associates Stamford Downtown Special Services District Stamford Federal Credit Union Van Brunt, DuBiago & Co Wilton Meadows Health Care Thank you to these generous supporters: $50,000 and up Ferguson Library Foundation Friends of The Ferguson Library $20,000 to $49,999 Stephen Corman Marsha Shendell $5,000 to $19,999 James & Marta Bailey Judith Block Ellen Bromley & Thomas Gizicki Melvina Callion Debra Casey Susan Cullman & John Kirby, Jr. Anthony Devito Kathryn Emmett & David Golub Olga Zalichin Ann & Michael Zucker $1,000 to $4,999 Ernest Abate Jack Alexander Anonymous Elizabeth Ball Adam Batkin & Jessica Greenberg Neva Bennett Joshua Bilenker Leigh & Nicholas Bochicchio William Butler Jane Carlin & Benjamin Gifford Ann & Peter Case Juliet Cassone Mimi Cohen Linnea & Scott Conley Frances Cruz CT STEM Kids Club, Inc. Susan DiMattia Linda Doherty Amy & Tony Downer Jim Duffy Sandra Finch-Nguyen Richard & Nancy Freedman Celeste and Thomas Frye Leo P. 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Levine Sheldon Levine Howard Levy Michael Lewicki Barbara Lewis Wendy Lewis Kelly Liberty Ida Lichtzer Virginia Liddel Judith Liebeskind Carmine Limone Nicole Lindsay Regina Lingis Joshua Linnean Jane Lione Danielle Livingston Ilene & James Locker Laurie Logan-Priscott Dmitri Logvinski Eric Longo Barbara & Peter Loughran John Lovallo Laura & Mary Rose Lovello Judith & Mark Lowenstein Jonathan & Donna Lucas Paul Luciano Mark Lupinacci Margaret Lusita Bernadette Lynch-Gupta Kenneth A. Lyon James & Margot Mabie Daniel MacDougall Allison Mace Robin Madan Stuart Madison Audrey & William Magruder Margaret Mahoney Carolyn & Michael Manganiello continued on next page 22 �continued from previous page Roselyn Mangot Beatriz Manso Grace Markovits Ronald Maroff Michelle Marrinan Debi Marrow Shivonne Mathison Patricia Matra Maureen Matthews Rolf W. Maurer Cheryl & Harris May Beverly & Thomas Maybo Eva Mayer Katherine Mcallister Amy McAndrew Maura McAward George McCabe Ellen McCallie Scott McCarthy Mary McClain Patrick McCourt Lucille & Terrence McDonough Brian & Mary Jane McGuinness Patrick McKiernan Christopher & Elaine McLeod John McMullen Michael J. McNamara Joseph Melfi Arline & Harvey Melzer Robert Menell Ambujam Menon Sally Mesh Paul & Joan Messanelli Jacob Meyer Nancy Meyer Tracey Miller Helen & Boris Miloslavsky Gustavo Montoya Marietta & Alan Morelli Maureen Morrison-Shulas John Morrow Polly & Robert Morrow Arthur Morse Millary Morton David Moskowitz The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Tom Cassone, Chair Dudley N. Williams Jr., Vice-Chair Anderson Livingston, Treasurer Robert J. Granata, Secretary Ellen E. Bromley Greg Caggainello Sandy Goldstein Sopong Kim Stephanie O’Shea Steven Wise John & Barbara Mountain Melissa Mulrooney Leah & Peter Munk Maureen Murphy Bridget Murray Lisa & Mario Musilli Ellen Naidorf Heloise Nana Shriram Narayanan Karen & Gary Neems Louis & Joan Nelson Courtney & Judy Nelthropp Shirley Neufeld John Newbold Watt John Newton Tatyana Novikova Geraldine Nuzzo Richard O’Brien Dennis & Lauren O’Brien Veronica O'Connor Christine Oliphant Grace Oliver Marie O’Neill Robert Orlando Igor Orlovsky Kathy O’Shaughenssy Kurt and Susan Ostheimer John & Linda Oyster Todd Page James and Jani Pallis Michael Pangia V Panton Joel Parisy Donna Pascale Santhanam Pattabiraman Barbara Paulding Lazaro Pena Carolyn Perkins Judith Petersen Linda Philipcik Susan Pinchot Margaret C. Pisani Jeffrey Pliskin Paul & Rhea Plotnick Alicia Podesta Roberta Pollard Destin Pompee Lois PontBriant Anthony Pramberger The Ferguson Library Citizen Advisors Ernest N. Abate Scott Conley Frances Cruz Steven M. Frederick Michael Hyman Erik Larson Moira K. Lyons RJ Mercede Lisa Mercurio Polly O’Brien Morrow Laurence C. Morse Jacqueline Parker Katia Pazmiño -Guerrero Jeanne Peloso Stephen Perry Edward Schuster Susana Vidan Craig & Randi Price Andrea Principe Linda Przybylek Zhen Qian Joseph Rainone Janemarie Raiteri Bruno & Mary Rakoczy Lynn & Gerald Rakos Leonard Rakowitz Levis Ramirez Dawn Randall Lee Raymond Donn Reid Lisa Rich John & Anne Rich Richard Riordan Cathleen Rittereiser Pamela Rittman Ruby Rivera Ira Robinson Maureen Ronan Nancy Rose Anna & Jonathan Rosen Richard Rosenfeld Benjamin Rosenthal Anne Rosivach Abby & Howard Ross Sally & James Rothkopf Jonathan Rubell Karen Rubin Susan K. Rubin Elizabeth Rubin Linda & Henry Rubinstein Hector Rueda Julianne Ryan Susan Ryf Michael & Sharon Sabia Edith Samers Janet Saraydar Merton Sarnoff Pamela Schmidt-Cavaliero Marcie Schoenfeld Nolan & Barbara Schwartz Carol S. Schwartz Lucian & Marilyn Sclafani Denise Scott Elise & Jerome Sehulster Virginia Sendor Judy & Ken Seslowe Jeffrey Shapes Gertrude & Marvin Shapiro Kathy & David Shapiro Angel Sharma Kieth & Lelitha Shaw Howard & Carol Shiffman Susan & Scott Shirken Robert H. Shubs Nathaniel Siegel Diane & Ted Sierpina Claudia & Keith Silver Richard Simon Jack & Georgeann Smith Pamela Smith Dawn Cherri Snell Kuljit Sodhi Christopher Spalding Paul Sparacino Linda Spilka Renjith Spillai Sittichok Sriprasert Julie Statius-Muller Royal & Kathleen Stradinger Louis & Joan Sudholz Rui Sun Stanley Sztaba William Tague Joseph & Frances Tarzia Edward Tatro Maria Taylor Darcy & John Taylor Erin Taylor Martha Taylor-Noblie Jennifer Telesca Virginia Tennison Elizabeth Terenzio Cindy & Christopher Terzian Devi Thiyagarajan Milton & Judy Thomas Jocelyne Thomasset Ann Thurber James & Gail Todd Kathy Sal Tofano Peter Trotman Vera Ulanovskaya Therese & Robert Unnold Janet & Louis Ursone Richard Valenzano Susan Valenzano Smart The Ferguson Library Foundation Board of Trustees Mary Sommer, Chair Ernest N. Abate, Vice-Chair Moira K. Lyons, Treasurer Ellen E. Bromley, Secretary Greg Caggainello Tom Cassone Steven M. Frederick Sandy Goldstein Dudley N. Williams, Jr.. Friends of The Ferguson Library Board of Directors Catherine Ernst, President Mary Thies, Vice-President Deborah Golden, Treasurer Anne Molchusky, Secretary Marie Belfiore AnnaMarie Boccuzzi Gail Carriero Rohini DeSilva Susan DiMattia Bruce Harris Roni Leavy Maudie M. Long Margaret Metwally Kathi Mirto Marietta Morelli George Nichols Catherine Ostheimer Ex-Officio Alice Knapp, President The Ferguson Library Prateek Valia Luis Vallejo Henri Van Dam Ann & Thomas Verrastro Pedro Villalba Chris & Barbara Vincent Amy Vitale Sal & Dee Vitanza Alexia Vlosky Julie A. Vlosky Julia Wade Dorothy Wahl Greg Walker Robert Walker Theodore Walworth, Jr. Nicole Ward Patricia Watkins Lillian Watts Lynne Webb Mary M. Webster Deborah Weinstein Mary Joan Weiss Alan & Tania Weiss Susan F. Welch Peggy Whitlock Judith & Roger Widmann Dorothy Wilder Crystal Williams Dudley Williams Yichun Williams Elsie & Lawrence Willinger John Wilson Sheila Wilson Kristin Winbigler Lawrence Winchell Lynette Winchell Alexandra & David Wise Monica Woo Melissa Wood John Yankovich Jackie Yup Anne Zaleski Anna Zeni Mark Ziegler Anne Zopfi Eileen Rosner Anne Sexton Friends of The Ferguson Library Citizen Advisors Donna Getreuer Jean Gray Denise Marcil Eva Weller �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ferguson Library Annual Reports Subject The topic of the resource Ferguson Library Stamford (Conn.) Annual reports Description An account of the resource Collection of annual reports for the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut. 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Title A name given to the resource The people's place: The Ferguson Library Annual Report 2018-2019 Subject The topic of the resource Ferguson Library Stamford (Conn.) Annual reports Description An account of the resource Annual report for the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut for the fiscal year of July 2018 to June 2019. The annual report contains messages from the chair of the Board of Trustees, Tom Cassone, and President of the Library, Alice Knapp It talks about various services and activities at the library for the year. Highlights include the opening of the Winfield Street Coffee cafe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Ferguson Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Ferguson Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Knapp, Alice, President, The Ferguson Library; Message from the Chair and President Cassone, Tom, Chair, Ferguson Library Board of Trustees; Message from the Chair and President Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Ferguson Library has determined, to the best of its ability based on available information, that this material is unlikely to be protected by copyright interests and is in the public domain. Copyright status is, however, often difficult to determine with certainty, so restrictions may still exist. You are solely responsible for obtaining whatever permission may be needed to use this material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FL.annualreports.009 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Stamford (Conn.) 2010s 21st century https://www.fergusonlibraryarchive.org/files/original/ba252cee9bf7a4b72c0fe49b514901c2.pdf 88ad3d4aa231450566d2039b096283ad PDF Text Text Your PosSiBilIties are EndLess The Ferguson Library annuaL reporT 2017–2018 1 �Our Mission Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community. Our Vision Inspire lifelong learning and personal growth. Our Core Values Literacy: Promote a love of reading and learning. Access: Provide convenient access to information and other library resources in our physical and digital spaces. Service: Provide excellent customer service in a safe, welcoming environment. Creativity & Innovation: Encourage expression, experimentation and a “culture of yes.” Intellectual Freedom: Facilitate the free exchange of information and ideas. Community: Nurture partnerships; bring library services into the community; celebrate Stamford’s diversity. 2 “ere’s so much the library oﬀers for all ages. every time i think i’ve discovered all you oﬀer, there’s always more. We love the library!” – annie heaphy �Message from the Chair and President The role of the Library in our community is changing. We are no longer simply a place to find an interesting and informative book to read. We now serve multiple functions and provide benefits for people of all backgrounds. In addition to books, we offer a wide variety of programs for adults and children. Last year alone, we offered 2,700 programs which were attended by approximately 70,000 people. Just recently, The Ferguson Library hosted a discussion on racism; a jazz concert; an English language class for people on the road to citizenship; a TEDx talk, and a Big Read. We frequently host “storytimes,” where young children learn the skills needed to become readers, and tutoring programs, where older children can get homework help. We also offer programs for the oldest members of our community, and provide a safe, inviting space for people to gather, learn, collaborate, and socialize. The Library also provides computers and internet access, and many of our resources are available online – so you can benefit from what we have to offer without ever leaving your house! We would not be able to fulfill our crucial mission without a dedicated professional staff and group of volunteers, all of whom are motivated by the knowledge that each day they might make someone’s life just a little bit better. We also would not be able to fulfill our mission without your support, and the support of our dedicated Trustees, Citizen Advisors, Foundation and Friends boards. So, from all of us to all of you, a most sincere thank you. We look forward to another productive year of endless possibilities. Steven M. Frederick Chair, The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees Alice Knapp President, The Ferguson Library 3 �SPECIAL PROJECTS innovate stamford new americans “stamford’s Ferguson Library is nourishing creativity and opening minds.” – Jason Kinard With a $2 million grant from CTNext, Stamford became an Innovation Place—a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation and business growth. e Ferguson, which received $75,000, is at the center of this exciting project. As part of the grant, we hosted a variety of activities focused on engagement, technology and innovation. Programs ranged from the conceptual – a three-part author series on urban design for vibrant, livable cities – to the practical—bringing storytimes and book talks to neighborhood parks. e highlight was the TEDx program we hosted in March, with the theme “Innovate Now.” e talk generated huge interest – it filled up two hours after registration opened. We also expanded the scope of our Innovation & Technology Hub, hosting a codeathon for building cross-platform apps and Global Game Jam (pictured above) with the Business Council of Fairfield County. 4 Forty people from 28 countries became U.S. citizens in a moving naturalization ceremony at the Library April 9. e ceremony was part of the Peer Library Citizenship Collaborative Project (PLCC), made possible by a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services grant to the Hartford Public Library. e Ferguson was one of six PLCC members to host naturalization ceremonies during National Library Week (pictured above). �e nea big read “ank you so much for bringing edwidge Danticat to the Library; fantastic author talk and musical program. great start to the big read.” – amy Fleishman e Stamford community came together in October to read the award-winning memoir, Brother I’m Dying, by Edwidge Danticat (pictured). is powerful book oﬀered the chance to engage around the themes of citizenship, immigration and the meaning of home, and was the incoming freshman read for UConn Stamford. stamford oral history project (Tell your story) We took our NEH-funded oral history project, Tell Your Story, on the road this year to collect more stories from Stamford seniors. To date, we have done 31 interviews, which we are adding to our digital history archive. As part of the grant, we also hosted a lecture series on Stamford history. e first presentation, by the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, was on early Jewish settlers in Stamford. We hosted a busy month of programming around the NEA Big Read, starting with a kick-oﬀ visit by the author and Haitian vocalist Emeline Michel. e project was funded by a $14,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. 5 �FUNDING AND SUPPORT A Novel Aﬀair Many thanks to our supporters. We receive 85% of our operating budget from the city of Stamford. We must raise the rest. Whether you gave $10 or $10,000, your generosity helps makes a diﬀerence in so many lives. Our spring gala, A Novel Aﬀair, raised $240,000 with a record 400 in attendance. We were delighted to honor Sandy Goldstein, who has done so much for the Library and Stamford. “Lovely party, sooo proud to be able to be part of such a terriﬁc library.” – Marsha shendell A Novel Aﬀair 2018 Major sponsors $25,000 Friends of e Ferguson Library SL Green Realty Corp $10,000 Stephen Corman OdysseyRe Pitney Bowes Purdue Pharma $5,000 Altria Group Kathryn Emmett & David S. Golub First County Bank omson Reuters harry bennett Flooring project In January, we launched a go Fund Me Campaign to raise money for much needed new flooring at the Harry Bennett Branch (pictured at right). Our Harry Bennett Advisory Committee was instrumental in helping get the word out, and many of our patrons generously supported the campaign to replace the aging and hazardous carpet in the branch with a high endurance, washable product. 6 By the end of the fiscal year, we had raised $184,000 through the Go Fund Me campaign and other donations – including an extremely generous contribution of $100,000 from the Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation – enough to go to bid on the project. �annual appeal e Library’s annual appeal raised a record $187,000 from 1,087 donors, a 30% increase over last year. Once again, we participated in Fairfield County’s Giving Day, a one-day fundraiser organized by the Fairfield County Community Foundation, which raises money for local nonprofits. We raised $5,000 from 123 donors in a single day. Anna Martinez, who has lost most of her sight, brings her daughter Melanie, to the South End Branch for Homework Café every afternoon. Anna is unable to help her daughter with school work at home, but Melanie gets the tutoring she needs at the Library. “e library is a lifeline for me, i don’t know what we would do without it,” says anna. sunday sponsors We are immensely grateful to our 2017–2018 Sunday Sponsors for supporting Sunday hours at the Main Library. • Pitney Bowes Foundation • Long Ridge School • Judith Block $35,000 $5,000 $2,500 grants e Ferguson successfully applied for a number of grants this year. ese are some of the major ones. • $75,000 from CT Next for Innovate Stamford • $14,000 from National Endowment for the Arts for the NEA Big Read • $12,000 from National Endowment for the Humanities for our digital storytelling project • $10,000 from First County Bank Foundation for the Adult Services Virtual Reality Lab and Makerspace • $10,000 from Rotary Club of Stamford for a new Tech & Entrepreneur Hub collaborative work space • $10,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation in partnership with ALA for English language instruction for those on the path to citizenship • $8,000 from the Max J. & Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation for children’s summer outreach “Libraries are so wonderful and important.” – Joan Doctor rosenthal 7 �books and more “i love our library!” – Kelli Mcgowan McCourt Print books still represent 65% of our circulation, but demand for digital materials is rising. Circulation of digital materials was up 14% in the last 2 years. Even with the growth of other platforms, print is still an important resource for the Library. Print books represent 65% of our total circulation, slightly up from our four-year average of 63.5%, and far above the national average of 55%. Our total circulation has declined over the last four years, reflecting a national trend, but we see big growth in digital materials – eaudiobook circulation was up 47% in the last three years, and digital movie and TV streaming and downloads were up 55%. Digital movie and TV streaming and downloads were up 55%. 8 “ank you @fergusonlib for cultivating the love of books with our children.” – strawberry hill pTo on Twitter �harry Bennett branch “i love the harry bennett branch!” – Dana horowitz 172,000 people visited the Harry Bennett Branch last year. e Harry Bennett Branch is our busiest location after the Main Library. From our New Yorker discussion group to baby races, to stories on the lawn, there is always something going on for all ages. e Friends Book Shop, a favorite spot, is open during branch hours. Our newly formed Harry Bennett Advisory Committee was instrumental in helping us get the word out about our flooring campaign. “is is a wonderful library which i use all the time.” – Leslie Leep 9 �south end branch 720 children received a free lunch over the summer at the South End Branch e South End Branch is a tiny, bustling branch located in the Lathon Wider Community Center. South End oﬀers afterschool tutoring at its Homework Café and cultural and family programs, such as a Haitian Book Festival, Haitian Flag Day Celebration and Reading is Grand, a grant-funded program that celebrated the importance of African-American grandparents. Last year, the branch oﬀered a free lunch program for kids during the summer. e federally funded program ensures that low income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. 10 �weed memorial & Hollander Branch e Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch, housed in a restored 19th century farmhouse, serves the pedestrianfriendly neighborhood of Springdale. Many of our patrons are regulars and come in several times a week to check out DVDs, exchange gardening tips, or just relax with a book. Students from next-door Springdale Elementary School show up after school to do homework or hang out with friends. e branch has an inviting porch and patio and even a seasonal vegetable garden. 11 �programming 72,000 people attended library programs last year. e Library oﬀers a mind boggling array of programs – author visits, concerts, art exhibits, movies, maker programs, computer classes, small business workshops, English language learning and much more. 1,289 people attended our Let’s Talk English Conversation groups last year. We're especially proud of our new Entrepreneur-inResidence program, which oﬀers one-on-one help to people looking to start or grow a small business. Congressman Jim Himes (pictured right) visited the Library in February to learn more about it. One of the most exciting natural events of the year was the solar eclipse. e Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch both fielded large crowds who heard we were handing out viewers (pictured above). Some folks came with homemade viewers, others shared the ones we gave out. It was an extraordinary moment that brought the community together. 12 �Our second annual MakeFest, held the same weekend as Arts & Crafts on Bedford, drew hundreds of people to explore creative oﬀerings from the Library’s makerspace. (Have you heard of electric Legos?) A highlight of the day – our Locked City Escape Room, where a team of gamers had to solve a puzzle to save the world from disaster. (We’re pleased to report that they succeeded.) We were also delighted that this event drew hard to reach millennials to the Library. “it was a great way to meet people. i learned a lot about new technology like ar! it was very exciting.” – MakeFest participant In June, we partnered with the Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter, to host CrimeConn, a conference for mystery writers and fans. e 80 attendees gave it rave reviews. Family programs One of our goals is to develop more programs for families to enjoy together. Our annual Chinese New Year (pictured above) and Haitian Flag Day celebrations are perfect examples of this kind of event. 13 �kids and teens “your programs are amazing. not only do they teach me how to teach her, but they give her good habits, like reading.” – paula Molina From storytimes for our youngest users to science and art programs, makerspace activities, book discussions and much more, we oﬀer creative, engaging programs for babies on up. “e Ferguson Library is such a great place for families.” – Flavia Lodato New this year—Sing & Stomp, a singing and dancing program for families with children under age three. It’s been wildly popular at both the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch. 14 “since moving from england this group has been the one thing every week my son looks forward to and has enabled him to interact with other children his age.” – sing & stomp parent Summer Reading helps combat the “summer slide” and keeps students engaged and interested in learning. 3,317 kids and teens participated in our 2017 summer reading club, reading for a total of 1.4 million minutes. “i love @ferglibrary so much! i am in the youth summer reading club and i won a certiﬁcate for my 1000+ hours of reading.” – Daniela Delgado, age 10, on instagram �Our makerspace programs encourage kids to think creatively with hands-on projects like making felted geodes and LED pop up cards (pictured on facing page). 285 babies are enrolled in our Baby’s First Books program, which encourages parents to read 100 books to their child before age one. Our active teen advisory board, Teens Making a Diﬀerence (T-MAD), helps suggest books for the library’s collection and develop teen programs. A pizza taste oﬀ, robotics (pictured above right) program and 3D printing were all big hits. Teen volunteers provide indispensable help at the Library, especially during summer reading. Last year, 382 teens volunteered for a total of 2,081 hours. 15 �on the road (pictured above) Our wonderful Bookmobile patrons made us a beautiful quilt! 13,131 children were served by outreach programs delivered by Bookmobile staﬀ. e bookmobile is on the road three days a week, visiting childcare centers, housing complexes and community centers throughout the city. e Bookmobile is a visible sight around town, attending many community events in addition to its regular schedule. We are looking forward to taking delivery of a new bus in 2019 to replace the current 18-year-old vehicle. 16 e purple bus brought 81 classes – a total of 1,900 school children – to the Library last year, some for the very first time. e Library’s signature Purple Bus program was started 19 years ago by the Friends. ey generously bought us a new bus two years ago. “ank you @fergusonlib for a wonderful visit. We learned how to ﬁnd books to further our curiosity and learn new things!” – Miss Mould, ﬁrst grade teacher, strawberry hill school �outreach and partnerships We have strong partnerships with many organizations in the community to bring library services where they are needed. One of our exciting new collaborations is with person-to-person, which brings their mobile food pantry to the South End Branch every Tuesday (pictured top left). Storytime at Commons park in harbor point (pictured bottom left). Here are some of the other ways we work closely with community organizations. Art exhibits at the Main Library in cooperation with the stamford art association. Literacy nights and workshops at inspirica homeless shelter. Youth Services visits to head start and William pitt Child Development Center. Book give-aways with reading is Fundamental and the stamford public education Foundation. A monthly book discussion at the boys & girls Club summer reading Clubs to camps for disadvantaged youth (pictured above right). book buddies from KpMg, who read to children at the Library (pictured bottom right). 17 �friends of the Ferguson Library e Friends book shop brought in $147,000 in fiscal year 2017-2018. e shop has locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch, and sells gently used books that are donated by the community. It is the only independent book shop in Stamford. e pub Crawl has become one of the hottest tickets in town. In October, attendees ‘crawled’ to four local restaurants, with literary-themed entertainment at each location. Once again, the event sold out. “i had an awesome time! Deﬁnitely in for next year again.” – John Capalbo e Friends author series, now in its eighth year, brings bestselling authors into the Library for an evening of food, wine and conversation. Two of the stand-outs last year were visits by Adriana Trigiani and Lisa Genova. “adriana was fantastic, inspiring and uplifting- just what we needed on a cold boring January Tuesday.” – Linda Faski siwicki “is was by far the besT author talk i have eVer heard!” – pamela ives on author Lisa genova For the past 39 years, e Friends of e Ferguson Library has served as the Library’s energetic support group, advocating for e Ferguson in the community, and generously funding most of our programming. Last year, Mayor Martin declared the third week in October Friends of e Ferguson Library Week and honored the organization with a proclamation. 18 e Literary Competition, now in its 34th year, recognizes excellence in student writing. 450 Stamford school students submitted work in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Each baby born at Stamford Hospital receives a board book from the Friends as part of their long-running books for babies program. Last year, 2,233 babies received a book. �staff “is is a model of what public libraries should be and the customer service is just impeccable.” – from Trip advisor Stats Key Library activities Items circulated Visitors to Library Reference questions answered Passport applications processed 706,547 697,189 109,758 6,709 Financial highlights (unaudited) Operating support from the city of Stamford Revenue from library activities Salaries and related expenses Purchases of books and other materials $8,100,000 $1,249,818 $6,884,142 $636,773 19 �Donors We thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their generosity. We apologize for any inadvertent omissions or errors. Please call 203 351-8208 or visit fergusonlibrary.org to find out how you can help. $50,000 and up Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation $20,000 to $49,999 Stephen Corman Ferguson Library Foundation Friends of The Ferguson Library Pitney Bowes Foundation SL Green Realty Corp $5,000 to $19,999 Altria Group James Bailey Ellen Bromley & Thomas Gizicki Rebecca Colin Kathryn Emmett & David Golub First County Bank Harman International Claire L. Helsing Foundation The Long Ridge School Eleanor & Mort Lowenthal Odyssey Reinsurance Company Purdue Pharma LP Max J. & Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation Rotary Club of Stamford, Inc. 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