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Library Closing Early on Tuesday for Business Event
|  The Library will be closing early at 5:00 PM on Tuesday to host a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. Local business people, including non-chamber members, are invited to join us from 5:30-7:30 PM for conversation, refreshments from Southwest Cafe and a chance to learn how the Library can help you achieve your business goals.
Junior Critics at 4:30 PM and Scrabble at 6:00 PM will take place as usual in the Program Room, despite the early closing.
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Take Your Child to the Library on Saturday
|  It started in Connecticut 2 years ago, and now it is happening in over 250 libraries, in 34 states and 3 countries! It's Take Your Child to the Library Day, this Saturday February 2nd. Featured at the Ridgefield Library will be our friends at the Woodcock Nature Center with an entertaining and educational program at 10:30 AM about hibernating animals. Learn more about Take Your Child to the Library Day and watch for a feature on WTNH TV channel 8 on Saturday morning just past 7:00 AM. |
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"Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War" Programs Get Underway with Talk at The Aldrich
|  The Library joins with numerous other community organizations from January through June 2013 to present activities and events in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Learn more about the many upcoming programs for all ages. This week:Saturday, February 2, 2:00 PM Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Still Fighting the Civil War: Author and Artist in Dialogue
Join writer David Goldfield and united states artist Brian Knep for a compelling discussion about the unhealed wounds from the American Civil War.
Boston-based media artist Knep's participatory video installation Deep Wounds, currently on view at The Aldrich, confronts the reality that the Civil War still profoundly affects the American psyche and engages not just the legacy of the War, but also the difficult processes of reconciliation that follow all human conflict.
Goldfield is the award-winning of author of sixteen books about Southern and American history, including Still Fighting the Civil War.Free for members of The Aldrich, $10 for nonmembers, $5 seniors and students. Seating capacity is limited and first come, first served; please arrive early. |
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Travel Tips from Susan Farewell
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Thursday, January 31, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Lecture: Where To Travel Next with Susan Farewell
Susan Farewell, President and Editor-in-Chief of Farewell Travels LLC, will provides insights, tips, and recommendations on where to travel now. Her suggestions include great ideas for easy weekend getaways in the Northeast as well as bigger trips to Europe and beyond plus major once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as safaris. There will also be plenty of time for Q & A.
Information and registration.
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Memoir Writers Monthly Meeting
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Saturday, February 2, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Memoir Writing Group
Monthly session will include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran, eohalloran@zeiss.com or 914-681-7488 for more information. No registration.
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IRA Charitable Distribution Program Restored for 2013 - and for 2012 If You Act By the End of the Month
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Final Days to Take our Community Survey
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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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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
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.
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
|  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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