This Week @ the Library: Book Discussions, Poetry & Prose, College Admissions and More

This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
August 5-11, 2013

In This Issue

Last Week to Dig into Summer Reading

College Admissions Seminar

Author Talk: Poetry and Prose

Book Discussions this Week

Photography Group Meets

Special Children's Programs

Weekly Drop-in Programs for Kids

Teen Summer Reading

Quick Links

2011-2012 Annual Report of Giving

Q & A about our Temporary Location

What's New

New Adult Fiction

New Adult Mysteries

New Adult Non-Fiction

Selected New DVDs

Selected New Audiobooks

New Children's Chapter Books

New Picture Books

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.

Buy a Brick

Souvenir bricks from the old Library building are now available for $10 each. Purchase yours today online or at the Circulation Desk.

Learn more about the Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library.

Last Chance to Dig into Summer Reading!

Summer Reading ends August 10th! Record your reading now and make sure you get all the prizes you have earned. The online reading log will remain available through the first day of school on August 27th and prizes will be given out until then as well (sorry, no photos after the 10th). And don't forget to print out your list to take to your teacher.

Adults - the Fiction of Relationship online course continues through August 21st, so join us on Wednesday evenings for stimulating discussion.

Dig into Reading for children (going into Grades K-5)
Beneath the Surface for teens (going into Grades 6-12)
Groundbreaking Reads for adults

College Admissions Seminar

Saturday, August 10, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Creating your Path to College with Stephanie Goldberg-Mauro
High school years are critical in the college planning process. This class will give students the time line for high school years that will get them ready to apply for colleges. Students will also learn how to keep track of important events and successes in high school and create a resume they can continue to work with as they progress through school. In addition, they will learn the about the differences in the ACT & SAT tests and gain an understanding as to which test they would do their best on. This program is aimed at high schoolers but parents are also encouraged to attend. Please register for this session.

Author Talk: Poetry and Prose

Thursday, August 8, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room

Poetry and Prose with Gil Fagiani and Chris Belden

Poet Gil Fagiani is a translator, essayist, short story writer, and poet who grew up in Stamford, Connecticut.

Chris Belden is the author of the novel Carry-on (Rain Mountain Press, 2012). His short fiction has appeared in numerous literary journals, including American Fiction, SN Review and Skidrow Penthouse. A graduate of the Fairfield University MFA Program, Chris is the founder of the Ridgefield Writers Workshop, and co-organizer of the upcoming Ridgefield Writers Conference.

This program is part of our Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. Please register.

Book Discussions this Week

Tuesday, August 6, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
Nonfictioneers Book Group
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence
No registration - new readers always welcome.

Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 PM Please note earlier start time.
Library Program Room

"The Fiction of Relationship" Online Course

The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas

More information and registration for this Massive Open Online Course.

Thursday, August 8, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Group
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
No registration - new readers always welcome. Open to all members of Founders Hall.

Photography Group Meets Saturday

Saturday, August 10, 9:00 AM

Shutterbugs

The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets 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 to then go out on field trips. New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 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.

Special Children's Programs this Week

Tuesday, August 6, 12:00 noon
Library Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers
Kids going into grades 4, 5, 6 read and discuss the 2013 Nutmeg Nominee books. This week's title: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanna Lai. Bring a lunch and eat while we chat! Register online.

Tuesday, August 6, 6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Center
Dig the Beat Concert with Jam Mankita
Concert for children ages 5 and older. Songwriter and guitarist Jay Mankita will perform his concert called "Dig the Beat," an interactive concert focusing on rhythm, percussion and music making. Children may bring their own percussion instruments to the event. Jay will add some dinosaur songs to the mix. No registration. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Co-sponsored by and held at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. More about Jay Mankita. No registration.

Weekly Drop-in Children's Programs

Summer Reading fun each week for kids of all ages! No registration required - just drop in when your schedule permits.

Please note: No Scrabble this week.

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.

Mother Goose 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!

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, 10:00 AM, Library Program Room

Preschool Stories & Crafts

Children ages 3, 4 & 5 are invited for special stories, crafts and songs. Adults accompanying children may attend.

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.

Teen Summer Reading this Week

Week 7 Summer Reading raffle prize: Tazza gift card

Please note: No Scrabble this week.

Tuesday, August 6, 3:30 PM
Dimitri's Restaurant
YA Critics
People 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.

Thursday, August 8, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Library Program Room
Tie-Dye T-shirt Craft
People going into grades 6 to 12 are invited to bring a white t shirt and learn how to tie dye it. Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting dye on. Registration required.

Thursday, August 8, 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.

Don't miss the College Admissions Seminar on Saturday! See details above.