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It's National Friends of Libraries Week!
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They are great supporters and partners all year long, but the week of October 21-27 has been designated as the official time to thank Friends of Libraries all over the country. If you are a member of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library, thank you! If you're not, you can join today.
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Halloween Walk Saturday
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 Saturday, October 27, 10:00 AM - 12 noon
Circulation Desk
Halloween Walk
Calling all trick-or-treaters! Stop by the Library during the Halloween Stroll and get a free children's book (while supplies last). Thanks to Ridgefield High School's National Honor Society for collecting and donating new and lightly used books for distribution!
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Dip into Proust with Discussions this Week
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 Wednesday, October 24, 10:00 AM
Thursday, October 25, 7:00 PM
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Book Discussions: Swann's Way
Join Library Assistant Director Mary Rindfleisch for a discussion of the first volume of Proust's legendary novel. Both sessions are currently full; call 203-438-2282 x1013 to be placed on the waiting list.
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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Introducing Tech Fridays
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 Friday, October 26, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Library Program Room
Tech Fridays: Using Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from OverDrive
Do you want to use an online resource or a new technology but feel overwhelmed by the learning curve involved? Then, Tech Fridays are for you. Each month, we'll pick a topic related to technology, and one of our staff will be available to answer your questions and demonstrate how to become an empowered user of online resources and electronic devices.
This Month: Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the Library's Overdrive platform. Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski will demonstrate how to use the service and offer hands on help on get started downloading eBooks and audiobooks to compatible devices.
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Children's Programs this Week
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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 6:00-7:00 PM, Library Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration. Wednesday 2:00 PM, Library Program Room
Storytime for 3s
Children 3 years old are invited for stories, songs & a short book based film. This program is now a drop-in program and no longer requires pre-registration.
Thursday 2:00 PM, Library Program Room
Threes and Fours on Their Own
Children ages 3 and 4 are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film. This program is now a drop-in program and no longer requires pre-registration. Thursday 4:30 PM, Library Program Room Junior WritersYoung writers in grades 4 & 5 are invited to share their written creations and inspire each other in their love of writing. Snacks will be served. No registration.Friday 11:00 AM, Library Program Room Friday Flicks Movies based on favorite children's books for ages 2 and older. No registration.  Special for National Cat Day! Saturday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room
Drop-In Storytime Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a craft all about cats in celebration of National Cat Day. ROAR will even bring a cat! No registration.
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Q & A about Library Service in the Temporary Location
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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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