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Take our Community Survey and Tell Us What You Think
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 As we get ready to move into our new building, we are developing a new Strategic Plan which will help us to better define our role in the community and pinpoint those programs, resources and services which are most important to our users.
at the Library or from your own computer (hard copies are also available at the Library). The survey will be open through January 31st. Thanks for your input!
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Decorating Workshop with Laurie Raphael
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Wednesday, January 16, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
From Drab to Fab: A Decorating Workshop with Laurie Raphael Combat the January blues with inexpensive, easy tips to transform your home. Learn how to use color, accessories and other tricks of the trade to add new life to dull spaces. Please join us for a one hour "Visual" workshop where you will get inspired and motivated to refresh your home in the coming year. More information and registration.
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Smart Strategies for the College Bound with Debbie Davis
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Thursday, January 17, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Smart Strategies for the College Bound with Debbie Davis Debbie Davis, President of Davis Education & Career Consultants, LLC (The DEC Network®) will present $mart $trategies for the College Bound: Educational Choices for Every Student and Every Budget. Learn how to make the most informed decisions on appropriate academic and financial fit. More information and registration.
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Book Discussions This Week
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Tuesday, January 15, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group This month: Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow
More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
Friday, January 18, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group with Dr. Alan Holder
This month: Gulf Music by Robert Pinsky
New members are always welcome to Library book groups; registration is not required. Copies of the selected titles are available at the Circulation Desk or may be purchased at Books on the Common at a special book group discount.
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Writers Guild Monthly Meeting
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Thursday, January 17, 7:00 PM
Main Library Reading Room
The Writers Guild of Ridgefield: A Networking Group for Writers
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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Children's Programs
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Please Note: Mother Goose on Tuesdays has returned to the Library but now requires registration.
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 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.
Wednesday 2:00 PM, Library Program Room
Storytime for Threes and Fours
Children ages 3 and 4 are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film. No registration.
Thursday 2:00 PM Library Program Room
Music Class with Robert the Guitar Guy
Robert the Guitar Guy will lead a music class for children ages 3 and 4. 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 in Children's Services and pick up a copy of the book to be discussed. 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 and more. No registration.
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2012-2013 Annual Appeal Continues
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 Thanks to the many individuals and families who contributed to the 2012-2013 Annual Appeal during the past month. It's not too late to add your name to the list of generous donors who make everything we do possible. 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."
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