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Q & A about Library Service in the Temporary Location
| What's changed? What hasn't? What about parking? Hours? Programs? See the attached for details of what you can expect in our temporary location. Have a question that isn't addressed here? Send it to mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary.org.
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Dipping into Proust Kicks Off this Week
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 The Library is pleased to announce the launch of Dipping into Proust, a multi-media series of programs based on Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, better known as Remembrance of Things Past. Our series will focus on just the first book, Swann's Way. Click here for a full schedule and information on how you can participate.
Thursday, September 20, 7:00 PM, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Lecture: Introduction to Proust and Swann's Way with Dr. Mark Schenker. Registration requested.
Sunday, September 23, 3:30 PM, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Concert: Parisian Impressions
The Sherman Chamber Ensemble presents a musical program that will evoke the Paris of Proust's time, with works by Ravel, Saint-Saens, Debussy and others. Performers are Stacey Shames (harp), Susan Rotholz (flute) and Eliot Bailen (cello). A reception will follow the performances. Registration requested.
Dipping into Proust is co-sponsored with the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and is made possible by the support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and the Wadsworth Russell Lewis Fund.
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Adult Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, September 18, 7:15 PM Please note new time.
Library Program Room
Critics' Circle
This month: Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope
No registration.
More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
Friday, September 21, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month: Ants on the Melon by Virginia Hamilton Adair
Discussion led by poet and retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder. No registration.
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Writers Guild Meets Tuesday
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Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 PM
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. No registration.
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Calling All 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Muggles, Wizards & Witches!
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Announcing the very first Ridgefield Harry Potter Book Club, to take place Tuesday afternoons this fall at 4:30 PM at the Branchville Elementary School Library. Open to students from all Ridgefield elementary schools. Limited to 25 members; contact Mary Tichey-Staack at BES to sign-up 203-544-7980 x2137 or mticheystaack@ridgefield.org.
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Children's Programs this Week
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Please note that some old favorites are now at new times or in new locations. Monday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room
Drop-In Storytime
Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film. No registration.Tuesday 10:00 AM only, Parks and Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road
Mother Goose: Movement, music and rhymes for infants to 2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration.
Please note return to Tuesdays for Mother Goose.
Tuesday 4:30 PM, Library Program Room
Junior Critics
Children in grades 4 & 5 get together to share the books they've been reading. Snacks are served. No registration.
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM, Library Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration.  Thursday 4:30 PM Library Program Room
Bookworms
Readers in grades 2 & 3 are invited to discuss wonderful stories. Snacks will be served. Children sign-up at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of the book to be discussed. This week: The Skull Alphabet Book, by Jerry Pallotta. Registration required.Friday 11:00 AM, Library Program Room Friday Flicks Movies based on favorite children's books for ages 2 and older. No registration. Saturday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room
Drop-In Storytime
Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film. No registration.
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Donations Now Accepted for Friends Book Sale
|  The next Friends of the Ridgefield Library Used Book Sale will take place October 19-22 at Yanity Gym, and donations are now being accepted. You may bring your used books in good condition to the Library's Governor Street location during library hours only. Please separate children's books from other materials and pack all items into small boxes (liquor store boxes are perfect). Check the donation guidelines first. |
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It's Not Too Late to Reserve your Memento of the Old Library!
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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 old Library as a keepsake. They make a great bookend, paperweight or doorstop. Purchase your bricks now online. |
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