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Summerfest Is Saturday!
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 Stop by the Library booth on Main Street during Summerfest, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. We'll have the latest information about the New Ridgefield Library and our move to temporary quarters at the former Balducci's building during construction. |
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Tuesday Kids' Author Event Postponed
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The event with Rich Cohen, author of Alex and the Amazing TIme Machine, orioginally scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, has been cancelled. Please "stay tuned" and we'll reschedule as soon as possible.
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Summer Reading Highlights This Week
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 More about Children's Summer Reading
More about Teen Summer Reading
More about Adult Summer Reading
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 PM, Parks & Recreation Center
An Introduction to the Universe Around Us
Families with children ages 5 and older are invited to learn about the universe. Bob Crelin will share his book There Once Was a Skyful of Stars and inform about light pollution. No registration.
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 AM, Parks & Recreation Center
The Bossy Frog Concert
The Bossy Frog Band will perform a lively concert for all ages! No registration.
Special thanks to the Friends of the Library, the principal sponsor of Summer Reading, and to Parks and Recreation, who is co-sponsoring many of our special programs this year.
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Jazz Concert Wednesday
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 Wednesday, July 18, 7:00 PM, Dayton Program Room Jazz Concert with Chris Coogan Quartet
Playing for us this afternoon will be Chris Coogan on vocals and piano, JIm Royle on Drums, John Mobilio on Bass and Rex Denton on Trumpet. The band will play a broad range of jazz and standards from Louis Armstrong to Louis Jordan, Coltrane to Coogan Originals. Coogan is known for his wide repertoire and fanciful interpretations of well known material. Come and be ready to clap, sing and be entertained.
This program is part of our Dream Big Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. No registration.
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Drop In for Tech Tips Saturday
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 Saturday, July 21, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Dayton Program Room
Workshop: Using Library eBooks
Want to know how to download eBooks or audiobooks from the Ridgefield Library? Stop by the Dayton Program Room anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 PM, where members of our staff will be offering both an overview and one-on-one assistance in how to download both eBooks and audiobooks from our OverDrive service. Don't have an eReader and considering purchasing one? Drop in for some "hands on" time with a Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader or iPad.
This program is part of our Dream Big: Read! Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. For more information, please contact, Dorothy Pawlowski, 203 438-2282 ext. 1003.
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Book Discussions for Adults this Week
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Writers Guild Monthly Meeting
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Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 PM, History Room
Writers Guild of Ridgefield
Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Call Aurora Lopez at 203-244-5341 for more information.
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Book Discussions for Children and Teens this Week
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 Tuesday, July 17, 12:00 noon, Children's Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers
Readers in grades 4 & 5 bring their lunch and discuss the Nutmeg Nominees. Book to be discussed: Because of Mr Terupt by Rob Buyea. Register in Children's Services or by phone.
Tuesday, July 17, 3:30 PM
YA Critics
People going into grades 6 - 8 are invited to meet at Dimitri's diner to eat and talk about books. You must bring $5 - $10 to pay for your own food. No registration.
Thursday, July 19, 12:00 noon, Children's Program Room
Bookworms
Readers going into Grades 2 & 3 are invited to discuss wonderful stories. Bring your lunch! Children sign-up in Children's Services and pick up a copy of the book to be discussed. Registration required.
Thursday, July 19, 3:30 PM High School CriticsPeople going into grades 9 - 12 are invited to meet at Dimitri's diner to eat and talk about books. You must bring $5 - $10 to pay for your own food. No registration.
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Children's Activities
| Weekly drop-in programs (no registration - In the Children's Program Room unless otherwise noted). Check out new summer offerings below!
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Where's Waldo in Ridgefield?
|  At the Library, and at 19 other locations in town through July 31st, that's where! In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the first appearance of this beloved character, independent bookstores across the country, including our own Books on the Common, are hosting a contest. Pick up a search list at the bookstore or the Chamber of Commerce and see how many places you can find the famous fellow in the striped shirt. Collect cards at each spot to win great Waldo prizes! Stop by the Library or call Books on the Common at 203-431-9100 for more information. |
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Book Buggy Buzzes In for July!
|  A pilot program introduced by the Friends of the Library, the Book Buggy is a cart stocked with reading material for people of all ages, available for casual use. Book Buggies will be found this month in Ballard Park (M-W-F 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and at the Recreation Center (during the center's hours of operation). |
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Buy a Brick!
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 You can take home a little piece of the Ridgefield Library once construction starts and a large part of the building is demolished. For just $10 you can purchase an authentic brick from the current Library as a keepsake. They make a great bookend, paperweight or doorstop. Reserve your bricks now at the Circulation Desk or purchase online. |
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