This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
December 17-23, 2012  
In This Issue
An Homage to Sandy Hook
Holiday Schedule
Annual Appeal Now Underway
Writers Guild Monthly Meeting
Children's Programs
Recommended Children's Books for Holiday Giving

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 An Homage to Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook Angel Children's book author and illustrator Jamison Odone created this pictorial homage to the victims in Sandy Hook. Jamison has contributed many graphics for our Library in happier times, and we thank him for sharing this moving memorial.

Click here to see the image in full size. 

 

Parents seeking to explain the unimaginable to their children may wish to explore this list of some useful resources suggested by librarians around the state.   

Holiday Schedule
Book tree Please note the following changes to our schedule during the coming weeks:
Monday, December 24 CLOSED
Tuesday, December 25 CLOSED
Monday, December 31 CLOSING EARLY at 3:00 PM
Tuesday, January 1 CLOSED
We will be open regular hours all other days for your convenience.

Thanks to the Friends of the Library for the loan of books for our Holiday Tree (and to those who donated these books for the sale).  Also, thanks to staff members Geraldine Cooper and Leslie Vuilleumier for their craftsmanship. 
2012-2013 Annual Appeal Now Underway
It's What's Inside that Counts Did you know that the town of Ridgefield supplies only 75% of our operating budget each year and that we must raise the rest privately? Watch for your appeal letter in the mail or  click here to find out how you can be part of our family of supporters who know that "It's what's inside that counts."
Writers Guild Meets Thursday
Thursday, December 20, 7:00 PM 
Library Program 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.
Children's Programs
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.

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 PM, Library Program Room

Scrabble

Play with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. 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.

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.  

Recommended Children's Books for Holiday Giving
Need to find a great book to give as a gift for a child in your life? Look no further! The Connecticut Library Consortium presents "Children's Books for Holiday Giving"  - lists of this year's best, most "giftable" books for children and teens, chosen by librarians throughout the state.

Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-3)   Young Readers & Listeners (ages 3-8)    Middle Readers (ages 8-12)    Teens (ages 12+)
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