What's New with the New Ridgefield Library?
 New Blog Brings You Behind the Scenes
Exciting things are underway on the jobsite at 472 Main Street. To keep everyone up-to-date with the latest construction milestones and with features of the New Library, we have launched a new blog full of pictures, facts and figures and other news. You can find the blog at ridgefieldfacts.blogspot.com/ or on the Library's websites listed below. You can even subscribe and receive notice of new entries in your email inbox. You can also post your own comments and questions. Check it out today!
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"GE is proud to partner with the Ridgefield Library and help support this wonderful new library for the Ridgefield community. GE strives to have a long lasting an positive influence on the communities in which or employees and customers live. It is great to be a part of this expansion and renovation project that will service the Ridgefield community for many years to come."Debbie Wexler
GE Manager, Communications, PR & Events
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 GE Becomes Latest Campaign PartnerWe thank GE Appliance & Lighting for their generous in-kind donation to the New Library!
We are delighted to announce that GE Appliance & Lighting will generously donate the latest GE energy efficient products to outfit the New Library's 400 square foot kitchen facility servicing the program rooms, as well staff service areas. Library Director Chris Nolan shared," With the construction of the New Ridgefield Library progressing, it will not be long before the building is enclosed and interior construction begins. We are so grateful to have GE as a partner working with us to create a state-of-the-art, green and energy efficient Library for the Ridgefield Community. For more information on how you or your organization can help support this project, please contact Colleen Harkey, Director of Development at cmharkey@RidgefieldLibrary.org or at 203.438.2282 ex. 1027. |
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Ridgefield Library Raises $15,238,935 from Nearly 1,300 Donors
We are thrilled that we have surpassed the $15 million private fundraising goal in our Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library. Achieving this has taken the combined efforts of many people and nearly 1,300 donors. Crossing this threshold upholds the private fundraising commitment associated with the passing f the referendum last March. Town funds of $5 million will be released to the Library at the point in time when the cash on hand has been spent by the Library. This is estimated to happen later this fall. We will continue to actively fundraise for costs associated with the roll-out of the New Library, including things such as: advanced technology, relocation and interim operations, permits, marketing and fundraising and other costs in addition to bricks and mortar. Our goal is to raise an additional $2.8 million to cover these costs. Here's how you can help. It's easy to become part of the Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library and ensure the success of this exciting project. Click here to make a donation to the Capital Campaign or to learn more about participating in the Wall of Donors, Community Mural and other giving opportunities.
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 Envisioning the New Ridgefield Library: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 PM, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main Street, Ridgefield
Please join us for a preview of the New Ridgefield Library design. We will welcome two representatives from the Library's design team, Principal Richard Munday and Senior Associate Michelle Newman of Newman Architects; the Library's Owner's Representative Robert Cavello; Library Director Chris Nolan; and Library Board Chair Peter Coffin. It is our aim to inform and excite the community about the New Library's look and feel through a visually rich presentation and an opportunity for Q & A. Please register. This program in the ongoing ARTalk series is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library and the Ridgefield Guild of Artists and hosted by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
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Street Address: 21 Governor Street | Mailing Address: 472 Main Street | Ridgefield, CT 06877
Tel: 203.438.2282
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