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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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Books & Breakfast
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 Monday, July 8, 10:30 AM Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main Street Books & Breakfast Join us for our monthly chat about our favorite books. Members of our staff will share of their personal recommendations and then we hope you'll share your memorable reads. Beverages and snacks will be provided. No registration. |
Author Talk with B.A. Shapiro
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 Thursday, July 11, 7:00 PM Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main Street Author Talk with B.A. Shapiro B.A. Shapiro is the author of The Art Forger, a literary thriller about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist that spans three centuries of forgers, art thieves, and obsessive collectors. Writing as Barbara Shapiro, she is also the author of five suspense novels: The Safe Room, Blind Spot, See No Evil, Blameless and Shattered Echoes, as well as the non-fiction book, The Big Squeeze.
This program is presented by Books on the Common, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and the Ridgefield Library. It is part of the Library's Adult Summer Reading program, made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. No registration. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM Please note earlier start time. Library Program Room |
Shutterbugs Meet
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Saturday, July 13, 9:00 AM 21 Governor Street Shutterbugs The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets monthly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. They will meet in the parking lot at 21 Governor Street at 9:00 AM to then go out on field trips. Please contact Mary Harold at 203-438-7350 or e-mail ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips. New members are always welcome. |
Shop Local: Find Waldo Here!
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 Throughout the month of July, 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. |
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Tuesday, July 9, 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: Wildfire Run by Dee Garretson. Bring a lunch and eat while we chat! Register online.  Wednesday, July 10, 12:00 noon
Library Program Room
Bookworms
Children going into grades 2 and 3 read a book and meet to eat lunch and have a discussion and do an activity about the book. Children bring their lunches. Registration required by signing up at the Information Desk and picking up a copy of the book to be discussed.
Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Center
The Secret Garden by Hampstead Stage Company
The Hampstead Stage Company's performance of The Secret Garden is appropriate for children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Co-sponsored by and held at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. More about Hampstead Stage Company. 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. Thursday, 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. 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 3 Summer Reading raffle prize: Books on the Common gift card Tuesday, July 9, 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 9, 6:00 PM
Library Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For grades 4 - 8. No registration.
Thursday, July 11, 3:30 PM
Dimitri's
High School Critics
People going into grades 9 to 12 are invited to come talk about whatever books they've been reading lately, whatever movies they've watched lately, whatever games they've played lately, all while snacking. We will meet at Dimitri's to eat and talk. You must bring $5 - $10 to pay for your own food. No registration. |
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