This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
November 5-11, 2012  
In This Issue
Fall Back to Standard Time
Tuesday Is Election Day
Program Cancellation Policy
Author Talk with Dr. Mark Rubinstein
Book Discussions This Week
Shutterbugs Meet Saturday
Children's Programs this Week
Q & A about Library Service in the Temporary Location

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Did You "Fall Back" Yet?

Make sure you don't miss any Library time this weekend! Don't forget to "fall back" to Standard Time by turning your clocks back one hour.   

Tuesday Is Election Day

After all the talk, the time is finally here!  No matter what your political persuasion, be sure to take advantage of your right of franchise and cast your vote on Tuesday.   

 

information on when and where to vote (including absentee ballots) is available from the Registrars' Office at Town Hall. 

 

Need more information about the candidates?  Check our list of election resources, from party websites to non-partisan organizations such as the League of Women Voters and Project Vote Smart.    

A Reminder about our Program Cancellation Policy

Just a reminder about the Library's policy regarding children's activities.  While we make our own decisions about closing the Library in the event of weather, we follow the lead of the school system in scheduling or cancelling children's programs.

  • Regular activities such as storytimes generally do NOT meet on days when the schools have a  scheduled closing, such as for holiday observances.  We often plan special performances for these days instead.
  • On days when the schools close due to the weather and other emergency situations, all Library children's activities are cancelled for the day.
  • On days when the schools announce a delayed opening, morning children's programs are cancelled but afternoon activities take place as scheduled if conditions permit.

Cancellation decisions about adult programs are made on a case by case basis, dependent on prevailing conditions. 

Author Mark Rubinstein Speaks Thursday on Psychiatry, Fantasy and Fiction
Mad Dog cover Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Author Talk: Dr. Mark Rubinstein 
Author and psychiatrist Mark Rubinstein who will discuss his recently released novel Mad Dog House and the relationship among psychiatry, fantasy and fiction. A gripping, harrowing, and provocative psychological thriller, Mad Dog House (Thunder Lake Press), revolves around three men-Roddy "Mad Dog" Dolan; his best friend, Danny Burns; and Kenny "Snake Eyes" Egan-who grew up in hell together and never thought it would come back to bite them. No registration. 
 Book Discussions this Week

Re-scheduled from October 30

Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 PM 

Library Program Room

The Nonfictioneers

This month: Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi AliNo registration.   

 

Thursday, November 8, 3:00 PM

Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Discussion

Join us for a monthly book discussion led by Mary Rindfleisch, Ridgefield Library Assistant Director.  Open to members of Founders Hall. This month: Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. No registration. 

 

 Shutterbugs Meet Saturday

Saturday, November 10, 9:30 AM  

21 Governor Street
Shutterbugs 

The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets on the second Saturday of the month. They will meet in the parking lot at 21 Governor Street at 9:30 to then go out on field trips.

New members are always welcome.  Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or e-mail ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips. 

Children's Programs this Week
NOTE: No Scrabble Tuesday because schools are closed for Election Day.

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: Mother Goose will not take place if the Rec Center is still in use as a shelter. Cancellation will be sent via Twitter and posted on our webpage and on the Children's Services Facebook page.   

 

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
Nutmeg Nibblers
Readers in grades 4 & 5 are invited to read and discuss the Nutmeg nominee books. Book to be discussed:The Wonder of Charlie Anne, by Kimberly Fusco. Snacks are served. 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 craft. No registration.  

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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