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Tech Fridays: Social Media 101
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Friday, February 22, 1:00-3:00 PM
Library Program Room
Tech Fridays: Social Media 101
Interested in utilizing social media but not sure how to begin? Join Head of Children's Services and Teen Librarian Geri Diorio and Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski for an introduction to three of the most popular social media sites -- Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. No registration.Do you want to use an online resource or a new technology but feel overwhelmed by the learning curve involved? Then, Tech Fridays are for you. Each month, we'll pick a topic related to technology, and one of our staff will be available to answer your questions and demonstrate how to become an empowered user of online resources and electronic devices.
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Stephen Sondheim @ the Ridgefield Playhouse Saturday
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 Saturday, February 23, 7:30 PM Ridgefield Playhouse
Stephen Sondheim in Conversation
Join us for an on-stage interview by Emmy Award-winning journalist Morton Dean followed by an audience Q&A. Mr. Sondheim will discuss a wide range of subjects covering his illustrious career. As a composer and lyricist, Sondheim is the most important artist to work in the American musical theater over the past half century. He has not only collaborated on more than a dozen landmark shows and written countless standard songs but has also been the single most influential force in bringing the Broadway musical into the modern age.
Ticket Price: $65.00. Click here for tickets or call the Ridgefield Playhouse box office at 203-438-5795.
The Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations Series
Underwritten by Books on the Common
A Ridgefield Library @ The Ridgefield Playhouse Event
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Podium Power: A Public Speaking Workshop with Dana Rubin
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 Sunday, February 24, 1:00 PM Library Program Room
Workshop: Podium Power
Communications consultant Dana Rubin will lead an 3-hour, interactive workshop designed to help individuals improve their presentation skills before audiences of any size, whether for an interview, sales pitch, or presentation. Participants will have multiple opportunities to practice public speaking, with feedback that strengthens their ability to communicate with authority and conviction. Registration required.
NOTE: We have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, March 3 in case we need to postpone this event due to the forecasted snow storm. |
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Friends Welcome Book Donations
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 The Friends of the Library fall and spring big sales at Yanity Gym are on as usual, and book donations are welcome. Just bring your books to the Library any time during open hours and ask for directions to the Friends acceptance area. And save the date for a special children's book sale in the Library March 7-9.
See donation guidelines and sale schedule.
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Buy a Brick
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 Feeling nostalgic about the demolition of much of our existing building to make way for the New Ridgefield Library? For just $10 you can purchase a brick to keep as a memento (makes a great bookend, paperweight or doorstop, too). Purchase yours today online or at the Circulation Desk. |
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"Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War"
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Camp Snooze Is Back!
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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. |
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More Children's Programs this Week
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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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