Since it first opened its doors at the end of the 19th century, The Ferguson Library has been the heart of the Stamford community, a place of learning and education, a gathering place where people could meet and exchange ideas. Sometimes even a place to come in out of the  cold for a while. As Stamford grew and changed, The Ferguson Library grew along with it. In 1911, The Ferguson became a free public library, embracing the concept that knowledge should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay.

The Ferguson now serves nearly a million visitors each year, and countless others access our online services. But our core values haven’t changed. The commitment to supporting lifelong learning, and providing free and equal access to information is still at the heart of our mission.

Our mission is to provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate, engage and enrich the Stamford community.

Education

Ferguson Library

Alice Knapp

Susan Laperla

Linda Avellar

Leadership Team

The Administrative and Support Services team at Ferguson Library ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing administrative tasks, financial activities, and overall organizational support. Key functions include scheduling, budgeting, accounting, and general office management, all aimed at facilitating the library's mission of providing free and equal access to information and resources for the Stamford community.

Administrative and Support Services

About

Team members

Other teams at Ferguson Library

Library and Information Services

IT and Digital Services