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Computer Maintenance Affects Library Service this Weekend - Re-Scheduled from March 10th
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All main Library computer systems will be offline from 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 16 through 9:00 AM on Monday, March 18 for a scheduled upgrade. Catalog, circulation, Internet, email and database access will be affected. See what this means for you. |
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Thriller Writer Brad Parks
|  Tuesday, March 12, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
Author Talk with Brad Parks
Ridgefield native Brad Parks will discuss his just released thriller The Good Cop. For ten years as a reporter based in Newark, New Jersey, Brad Parks chronicled the devastation caused by illegal guns on the streets of one of America's toughest cities. Then he signed a book deal, moved south, and saw where many of those guns had been coming from. That journey is reflected in The Good Cop, Parks's fourth novel featuring investigative reporter Carter Ross. The book was published by Minotaur Books on March 5th. No registration. |
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Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War
|  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:Sunday, March 17, 4:00 PM Keeler Tavern Museum They Called Me Lizzy: From Slavery to the White House
Listen to the compelling story of Elizabeth Keckley, Mary Todd Lincoln's seamstress, as told in retrospect by actress Stephanie Jackson from the East Haddam Stage Company.
Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum. Tickets $15 available at the door. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Monday, March 11, 10:30 AM Keeler Tavern Museum Garden House Books & Breakfast
Join us for our monthly chat about our favorite books. Members of our staff will share of their personal recommendations and then we hope you'll share your memorable reads. Beverages and snacks will be provided. No registration.Wednesday, March 13, 11:15 AM Re-scheduled from 3/7
Library Program Room
Murder by the Book
Shadows by Edna Buchanan No registration.
Find out more about this and upcoming Murder by the Book selections.
Thursday, March 14, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Discussion
The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal
Open to members of Founders Hall. No registration.
Friday, March 15, 1:00 PM Library Program Room Poetry Discussion Group Discussion led by Alan Holder Fire to Fire by Mark Doty No registration.
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Celebrate Spring with Four Great Events
|  The Ridgefield Library and a few of our loyal supporters are coming together to offer you a quartet of events to stimulate your sense of learning while you support your local library. All events $60 per person. Enjoy Jazz (3/23), Craft Beer (4/6), Poetry (4/21) and Books (5/4).
Learn more and purchase your tickets online today. Print an invitation and reply card to purchase by mail. |
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Baby Signs Parents Program
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Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 AM
Baby Signs
Parents of infants will learn about the developmental benefits of using sign language with infants. Resources will be shared along with demonstrations. Presented by Dr. Misty Ginicola, Ph.D. who is a certified sign language instructor. No registration.
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Fireside Stories
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 Wednesday, March 13, 1:00 PM
Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton
Fireside Stories at the Woodcock Nature Center
Children ages 3 and older are invited to meet at the Woodcock Nature center. Library staff will read stories by the fire and children can participate in an outdoor walk if weather permits. Please call the center to register for this free program at 203-762-7280. Co-sponsored by the Woodcock Nature Center.
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Regular Children's Programs
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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.  Thursday 4:30 PM, Library Program Room
Bookworms
Readers in grades 2 & 3 are invited to discuss wonderful stories. Snacks will be served. Registration required. Children sign-up at the Information Desk 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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Attention OverDrive Users
|  Our popular subscription service for borrowing downloadable audiobooks and eBooks has just introduced a completely new platform. While the purpose is to provide an enhanced and more user-friendly interface, it is very different from what we are all used to.
Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski and her colleagues at the Information Desk will be happy to help you find your way around the new configuration. Just stop by or call them at 203-438-2282 x1014.
Not used OverDrive yet? |
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