Down to the Final Hours
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 If you are reading this on or before June 30th, there is still time to make a donation to the 2012-2013 Annual Appeal and support the ongoing Library programming, collections and services you value.
As of 6/28, we are at 98% of our goal with just 2 days to go before the end of our fiscal year. Every gift counts - please help today.
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Holiday Schedule
|  The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
We will be open our regular hours the rest of the week for your convenience.
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Dig into Summer Reading!
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 Summer Reading runs through August 10.Visit our Summer Reading pages today to find out more and start your online reading log. There are prizes and special programs for all ages!
Dig into Reading for children (going into Grades K-5)
Beneath the Surface for teens (going into Grades 6-12)
Groundbreaking Reads for adults
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Book Discussions this Week
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Memoir Writers Meet
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Saturday, July 6, 1:00 PM Library Program Room
Memoir Writing Group Monthly session will include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran, eohalloran@zeiss.com or 914-681-7488 for more information. No registration. |
Shop Local: Find Waldo Here!
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 Starting Monday, July 1, twenty-five Ridgefield businesses, including the Ridgefield Library, are hiding that world traveler Waldo, and Ridgefield children are invited to seek him out all over town. Children can get a Find Waldo Passport at the first place they spot Waldo, then find him in other stores, and collect stamps from all the businesses where Waldo is hiding. Books on the Common will give prizes to players who find at least 10 different Waldos, and the bookstore will hold a Waldo Party on Wednesday July 31. Stay tuned for more details! |
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Tuesday, July 2, 12:00 noon Library Program Room Nutmeg NibblersKids going into grades 4, 5, 6 read and discuss the 2013 Nutmeg Nominee books. This week's title: Saving Armpit, by Natalie Hyde. Bring a lunch and eat while we chat! Register online.Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 PM Parks and Recreation Center
Magic by Scott Jameson
Children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult are invited to this comical magic and juggling performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Co-sponsored by and held at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. More about Scott Jameson. No registration.Wednesday, July 3, 4:00 PM
Library Program Room
Brain Quest Challenge
Brain Quest will bring its fast-paced, curriculum-based question and answer game to life with a "Brain Quest Challenge" event. During the challenge, kids ages 2-12 will have the chance to flaunt their smarts by answering questions individually or as part of a team. All attendees will receive Brain Quest® themed giveaways and official challenge participation certificates. Co-sponsored by Books on the Common. No registration.
Saturday, July 6, 11:00 AM
Parks and Recreation Center
Charlie Hope Concert for Kids
Children ages 6 and younger accompanied by an adult are invited to this fun, interactive concert including classic and original children's songs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Held at and co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. More about Charlie Hope. No registration. |
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Weekly Drop-in Children's Programs
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Summer Reading fun each week for kids of all ages! No registration required - just drop in when your schedule permits.
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. Monday 6:00 PM, Library Program Room PJ Storytime Wear your PJs and hear stories about bedtime and see a short film. Bedtime snacks will be served. For children ages 3 and older.  Tuesday 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM, Library Program Room
Mother Goose Drop in for fingerplays, music, movement and a book! For ages birth through age 2 years accompanied by an adult. No registration required during the summer months! Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Library Program Room Scrabble Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Library Program Room Tales and Treasures Children going into grades kindergarten, first and second are invited to drop in for fun activities about the earth and its history. Friday 11:00 AM, Library Program Room Friday Flicks
Movies based on favorite children's books for ages 2 and older.
Saturday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room Drop-In Storytime Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories and more.
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Teen Summer Reading this Week
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 Week 2 Summer Reading raffle prize: Peachwave gift card Tuesday, July 2, 3:30 PM Dimitri's Restaurant YA CriticsPeople going into grades 6 to 8 are invited to come talk about whatever books they've been reading lately, while snacking. We will meet at Dimitri's to eat and talk about books. You must bring $5 - $10 to pay for your own food. No registration.Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 PM
Library Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For grades 4 - 8. No registration. |
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