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"Type to Learn" Software Now Available @ the Library
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We are pleased to announce that the typing software "Type to Learn 4" now being used in Grades 1 and 2 in the Ridgefield schools is available on public access computers at the Library. Don't want to download this very large file at home? Use it here instead - all you need is a library card to sign on, plus your child's user name from the school. It is easy to get your child his or her own library card, or you can ask for a guest card at the Information Desk.
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Poetry Live & In Person to Benefit the Library
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Sunday, April 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Library Interim Location @ 21 Governor Street
Poetry Live & in Person - Honoring Ann Jepson
Here's your chance to share your love of poetry with a roomful of "friends." Broadway actress Barbara Dana (The Belle of Amherst) will start us off with her signature Emily Dickinson readings. Then if she so inspires you, you are welcome to stand up and share a poem of your own or another favorite. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, coffee and dessert bar will be served. It's all in celebration of Ann Jepson's years of service as President of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and her love of Poetry. Come help us say thanks!
Sponsored by The Friends of the Ridgefield Library
$60 per person; proceeds support Library operations.
Please purchase tickets online or call 203-438-2282 x1027.
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"How Technology Helps Children Learn" with Dr. Stephanie Bell
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Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 PM
Library Program Room
From the Abacus to the iPad: How Technology Helps Children Learn
The iPad is good for more than games -in fact, it's a great educational device to help your child achieve greater success in school! Join Dr. Stephanie Bell, Head of School at the Prospect School at Wooster for an enlightening discussion about how to use the technology you already have as an educational tool which can be tailored according to your child's strengths, challenges and learning style . Dr. Bell will share how technology can help your child with organization, reading, note-taking, and study skills. Bring your own iPad --or whichever device you use-- and be ready to download some of the best apps out there for creating a love of learning in your child. No registration.
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Executive's Guide to Consultants with David Fields
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Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Author Talk: The Executive's Guide to Consultants with David Fields
Ridgefielder David A. Fields will talk about his recently released book The Executive's Guide to Consultants: How to Find, Hire and Get Great Results from Outside Experts. He will discuss how executives, managers and small business owners can identify the best talent, minimize risk, lock in value and ultimately get more than their money's worth in terms of long-lasting results from outside experts, based on Fields' extensive experience as a partner in a prestigious consulting firm, and interviews with 65 of America's most admired business leaders and thinkers, including Herb Kelleher (Southwest Airlines), Tony Hsieh (Zappos) and Ken Blanchard. No registration.
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Creativity & Education: A Two-Part Seminar
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 Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main Street
Creativity and Education
The 2nd session of a two-part seminar focuses on The Ideation Process: Where do good ideas come from? Featuring Sarah Schauss, curriculum manager at the Center for 21st Skills at EDUCATION CONNECTION. Co-presented by the Library, the Aldrich Contemporary Arts Museum, the Ridgefield Arts Council and media sponsor Morris Media Group. Information and registration (required). |
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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. Featured Events This Week:Thursday, April 11, 3:00 PM Founders Hall Book Discussion: The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier Open to members of Founders Hall. No registration.Saturday, April 13, 2:00 PM Keeler Tavern Museum Gettysburg: One Woman's War Actress Michele LaRue perfoms a dramatic reading of three stories from Elsie Singmaster's classic 1913 short story collection that vividly explores the physical and emotional terrain of a Civil War icon. With townswoman Mary Bowman, experience the war and its legacy-from the cannons' first roar on July 1, 1863, to its echoes a half century on. This program is co-sponsored by the Library and Keeler Tavern Museum. Registration is recommended as space is limited. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Thursday, April 11, 3:00 PM Founders Hall |
Photography Group Meets Saturday
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Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM 21 Governor Street ShutterbugsThe Ridgefield Library's photography group meets on the second Saturday of the month. They will meet in the parking lot at 21 Governor Street at 9:00 AM to then go out on field trips.
New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or e-mail ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips. |
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Extreme Draw On! @ the Library
|  Our partnership with the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum for Extreme Draw On! runs through May 4th. We will be hosting a "drawing horse" at our interim quarters at 21 Governor Street. Come by and make a drawing inspired by the work of our beloved Maurice Sendak. |
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Cool Tunes for Kids Saturday with Eric Herman
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 Saturday, April 13, 11:00 AM
Parks & Recreation Center
Eric Herman's Cool Tunes for Kids
Children ages 5 and younger accompanied by an adult are invited for a musical frolic with Eric Herman. No registration.
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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. 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
Kids' Crafts
Kids age 3 and 4 accompanied by an adult are invited to make crafts. Adult supervision required. Make and take home creations! 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. Children sign-up in Children's Services 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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