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Enter the Library Card Design Contest!
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Thanks to all Summer Readers!
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Thank you for taking part in Summer Reading! The special programs are over, and the volunteers have gone home, but you can still log your books online and collect your prizes (EXCEPT THE PHOTO) until August 27, the first day of of school. Print off a nice, neat reading list for teachers using the online program. And KEEP READING!
Dig into Reading for children (going into Grades K-5)
Beneath the Surface for teens (going into Grades 6-12)
N.B. "Fiction of Relationship" online course meetings continue through August 21st.
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Author Talk: Mark Slouka
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 Monday, August 12, 7:00 PM Library Program Room Author Talk: Mark Slouka
Books on the Common and the Ridgefield Library present an Author Talk with Mark Slouka, who will discuss his recently released novel Brewster.Mark Slouka is the author of Lost Lake, a New York Times Notable Book. His short stories have appeared multiple times in the yearly anthology Best American Short Stories. He is a contributing editor at Harper's and lives in Brewster, New York.
Mark was heard on the Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC Radio last week and reviewed in the New York Times Sunday. Don't miss him here in Ridgefield!
This program is part of our Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. Please register. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 PM Library Program Room |
Thai Meditation Workshop
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Thursday, August 15, 7:00 PM Library Program Room Meditation Workshop
Thai meditation teacher Achan Niphen will conduct two meditation workshops on Thursday, August 15 and Thursday, August 22. Achan Niphen teaches Mahasati meditation, which is a form of vipassana, or insight meditation, originating from Southeast Asia. Suitable for both new and experienced meditators, the workshops will combine lecture, demonstration, and actual meditation practice. As this workshop has 2 sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to ask Achan Niphen questions regarding their practice after trying the technique for a week. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Meditation master Achan Niphen is a Theravada monk in the Thai Forest tradition. He is abbot of the Janlan Forest monastery in Northeastern Thailand and has been practicing meditation for over 25 years.
This program is part of our Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. Please register.
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Writers Guild Meets Thursday
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Thursday, August 15, 7:00 PM Main Library Writers Guild of Ridgefield Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Email Lauren Salkin at lasalk@gmail.com for more information. |
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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Wednesday, August 14, 6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Center
Bubbleology Performance
An amazing bubble experience for children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Keith Michael Johnson will enchant and educate about the science of bubbles. We will celebrate the end of our summer reading program! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Co-sponsored by and held at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. No registration.
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Weekly Drop-in Children's Programs
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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.  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. 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. 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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