This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
February 4 - 10, 2013   
In This Issue
Camp Snooze Is Back!
Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War
Nonfictioneers Book Discussion
Shutterbugs Monthly Meeting
Sign Up Now for Reading is a Family Affair
Drumming About You Concert
Children's Programs
Annual Appeal Continues

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Camp Snooze Is Back!
The popular Library sleepover for 4th graders is scheduled for March 2nd (girls only) and March 9th (boys only). Space is limited, so contact Leslie Vuilleumier at 203-438-2282 x 1022 or mlvuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org today.
"Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War"
Civil War flags
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:
Thursday, February 7, 11:15 AM
Library Program Room
Book Discussion
Stealing Lincoln's Body
by Thomas Craughwell
No registration.

Thursday, February 7, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room 
Author Talk with Thomas Craughwell
The author of Stealing Lincoln's Body will speak and answer questions. No registration.

Nonfictioneers Book Discussion
Tuesday, February 5, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
Nonfictioneers Book Discussion 
This month: The War of 1812 by J.C.A. Skagg
More about this and upcoming selections

New members always welcome - no registration.  
Shutterbugs Monthly Meeting
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Please note earlier time.
 
Shutterbugs
The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets in the parking lot at 21 Governor Street then goes out on field trips. New members are always welcome.  Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or email ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.  
Sign Up  Now for Reading Is a Family Affair
Registration is now underway for the February 25th session of the Reading Is a Family Affair adult and child book discussion.  Sign up at the Information Desk and get your free family copy of How to Train your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.  For grades 3 to 5 and a parent. 
 Special Children's Programs this Week
Saturday, February 9, 11:30 AM
Parks and Recreation Center
Drumming About You
Drumming concert for all ages!  Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
Ongoing Children's Programs
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 4:00 PM, Library Program Room

YA Critics

People in grades 6 to 8 are invited to talk about whatever books we've been reading lately, whether or not we'd recommend them, and we enjoy some snacks while we talk.  Fantasy, mystery, historical fiction, non-fiction, adventure, Science Fiction, all genres are welcome. 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.  

 

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.  

2012-2013 Annual Appeal Continues
It's What's Inside that Counts 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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