This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
February 25 - March 3, 2013   
In This Issue
Camp Snooze Is Here!
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Book Discussions this Week
Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War
Memoir Writers Meet
Children's Programs

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Souvenir bricks from the old Library building are now available for $10 each. Purchase yours today  online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Camp Snooze Is Here!
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. See a flyer to print or share.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Saturday, March 2,  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Library Program Room 
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration 
Drop in to help us celebrate. Special storytime at 10:30 (for ages 3 and up) plus crafts, giveaways, raffles and more.  
Here's a flyer to print or share. 
Book Discussions this Week
O Pioneers cover Wednesday, February 27, 11:15 AM
Library Program Room
AM Book Group   
O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
No registration. New members welcome.

Find out more about this and upcoming AM Book Group selections. 
 
Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War
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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.

Thursday, February 28, 7:00 PM
Keeler Tavern Museum
Portraits in Motion: An Evening with Walt Whitman
A one-man show starring actor Stephen Collins.  Registration recommended.

Friday, March 1 & 8, 2:00 PM
Library Program Room
Walt Whitman and the Civil War: America's Philosopher Poet
A 2-part discussion with teacher and poet Patricia Grodd.  Registration required.

Friday, March 1, 7:00 PM
Keeler Tavern Museum
Lecture: Connecticut in the American Civil War - Slavery, Sacrifice and Survival
A lecture with Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University and co-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission. No registration. 
 Memoir Writers Monthly Meeting
Saturday, March 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.
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 4:30 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 and more. No registration.  

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