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You can support these and other Library services with a tax-deductible donation to the Library's Annual Appeal. You can mail your check or
give online today.
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Buy a Brick
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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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It's National Library Week - Tuesday Is Snapshot Day
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 Stop by on Snapshot Day Tuesday, as libraries statewide take a tally of how CT residents use their libraries. Be part of our count - and you may even get your snapshot taken! Throughout the week, visit us on Facebook to read quotations from the famous - and not so famous - about the value of libraries. |
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We've Gone to the Dogs during Spring Break!
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 Most scheduled storytimes do not take place this week due to the school vacation (see limited schedule of drop-in programs below). But we have some very special pet programs in store instead!
Tuesday, April 16, 11:00 AM
Library Program Room
How to Think Like your Dog
Mary Ellen Walsh, canine behaviourist, will give families with children ages 5 and older information about how our canine friend's behavior can be influenced by human understanding. Mary Ellen will bring a dog to demonstrate the wisdom she's gained and give tips to dog owners to better communicate with their pets. For ages 5 and older with an adult. No registration.
Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 AM - 12 noon
Thursday, April 18, 10:00 AM - 12 noon
Library Program Room
Kids Read to ROAR Therapy Dogs
Budding readers are invited to read to trained therapy dogs from ROAR (Ridgefield Organization for Animal Rescue). Children may read for 15 minutes.
Please call the Library to make a reservation.
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Ridgefield Folk with Liz Queler and Seth Farber
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 Sunday, April 21, 2:00 PM Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Ridgefield Folk Join us for a Ridgefield Folk concert with a special National Poetry Month twist. Liz Queler and Seth Farber will present The Edna Project, the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay set to music. This is an eclectic, imaginative collection of 21 songs spanning folk, bluegrass, rock and jazz. There will also be an AV component to the performance with projected photos of Edna St. Vincent Millay. Tickets are free thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and can be picked up at the Museum starting at 1:00 PM on the day of the show. |
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Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War
|  The Library joins with numerous other community organizations 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:Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM Library Program Room Discussion: Abraham Lincoln - the Man versus the Myth Is Lincoln's personality and character portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the Spielberg movie Lincoln accurate and of value? Randy Lewis will lead an interactive discussion with the audience about Lincoln's character including his ambition, professional success as an attorney, intellectual prowess and speaking abilities, his use of humor and his interpersonal skills, his humble "hardscrabble" background and upbringing, his real real relationship with both Mary Todd Lincoln and Ann Rutledge, his days in New Salem, IL and why they were important, and his strategic vision as Commander-in Chief of the Union armies. Please register.Sunday, April 21, 4:00 PM Keeler Tavern Museum Ridgefield Fights the Civil War A slide presentation by local Civil War scholar Charlie Pankenier tells the story of how Ridgefield soldiers and their loved ones on the home front experienced both heroism and heartache during the 1861-1865 struggle that defined our country. No registration. |
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Poetry Live & In Person to Honor Ann Jepson's Service to the Friends
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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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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, April 16, 7:15 PM Library Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
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Writers Guild Meeting
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Thursday, April 18, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Writers Guild of Ridgefield
Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Call Aurora Lopez at 203-244-5341 for more information. No registration.
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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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Children's Programs
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Most scheduled children's activities take the week off during school break. Here are a few drop-in activities available.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.
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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