Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale This Weekend
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 May 3-6 @ Yanity Gym! Thousands of books at great prices, organized into dozens of categories! - Friday 9:00 AM - noon Early Buying (free for Friends members; $10 admission for non-members)
- Friday noon - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday noon - 5:00 PM All books half price
- Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Bag of books for $5 - bring your own bag
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Take Pride in Ridgefield with Special Events on Saturday
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Pot-Bellied Pig |
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ridgefield's Gone Country
Fun and games with a down-home country style! At the Library, enjoy a country-themed Story Time at 10:30 AM and a visit from Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig at 2:00 PM. Elsewhere in town, enjoy country music, line dancing, a bike rodeo, petting zoo, games, food and shopping galore. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association.
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
KidsFest 2013
Look for the Library at this family-friendly event in Ballard Park featuring face-painting, crafts, inflatables, entertainment and more. Sponsored by CertaPro Painters of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Antiques Market & Country Fair
Ridgefield Community Center/Lounsbury House The 51st Annual - and better than ever!
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Free Comic Book Day
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 Saturday, May 4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Library Information Desk Free Comic Book DayCave Comics in Newtown has generously given Ridgefield Library 100 comics to give out to the first 100 people who ask on Saturday. There will be comics for children, comics for teens, and comics for adults.
Stop in, grab a free comic book, and enjoy! |
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Darwin's Dozen! Reading Recommendations, Food & Friends to Support the Library
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Saturday, May 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Library Interim Location @ 21 Governor Street
Good Books, Good Wine & Good Friends: Darwin's Dozen!
Surround yourself with great books, fresh spring flowers and friends in the Library's cozy temporary home. Darwin Ellis, who with his wife Ellen Burns owns Ridgefield's cherished Books on the Common, will share twelve of his favorite book selections with you. Be intrigued about a great new book, savor a glass of wine and nibble on delectable treats while engaging in thought-provoking conversation with neighbors and friends.
Sponsored by Liz Montanari
$60 per person; proceeds support Library operations.
Please purchase tickets online or call 203-438-2282 x1027.
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Attention High School Seniors! Getting the Most Out of your College Library
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Tuesday, April 30, 7:15 PM Library Reference Area Getting the Most Out of your College Library with Bonnie Figgatt Heading off to college next fall? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of college and university libraries -- and arrive on campus prepared to actually make use of the services and resources your college library offers, both in the building and in cyberspace. You've never heard of a reference librarian? Learn how to hunt one down and pick her brains when you have no idea how to start the scary research paper you've just been assigned. Don't know a scholarly journal from your left elbow? Come and find out why it would ever matter. Ridgefielder Bonnie Figgatt, a librarian at Sacred Heart University, will help you equip yourself to use your college library for everything it offers you . |
| Caring for your Aging Parent: A Baby Boomer's Guide |
 Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Lecture: Caring for Your Aging Parent - A Baby Boomers' Guide
Diane Johnston PNP, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry in private practice in Westport, CT, specializing in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, will present a program for Baby Boomers who are dealing with the challenges of caring for aging parents. More information and registration. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Thursday, May 2, 11:15 AM Library Program Room |
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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:Friday, May 3, 4:15 PM Library Program Room Children's Stories from Civil War TimesStoryteller Joyce Marie Rayno will tell stories from the Civil War era including a story about Addy, the American Girl character, and a story with a young boy's point of view. For families with children ages 5 and older. No registration. |
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Sign Up Now for May 20th Reading Is a Family Affair
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 Registration is now underway for the May 20th Reading is a Family Affair adult and child book discussion of The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick, open to readers in grades 3 to 5 with an adult. Sign up at the Library and receive your free family copy of the book, courtesy of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
This program is also part of this spring's Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War commemoration, so don't miss it!
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Children's Programs
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Don't miss our special program of Children's Stories from the Civil War Friday afternoon - see details above!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. No registration. Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Library Program Room Scrabble Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration. Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Library Program Room Storytime for 3s and 4s 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, 5:00 PM, Library Program Room Paleo Club Join us for our Paleontology Club for grades 3-6 led by Ridgefield residents and scientists Kristin and Mike Garguilo. Bring your curiosity! Register online or at the Library.
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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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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