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Enter the Library Card Design Contest!
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Save the Date: One for the Books!
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 Sunday, September 8, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ancona's Wines & Liquors, 720 Branchville Road
One for the Books
Ancona's is raising glasses and raising funds for the Ridgefield Library. Join us on Sunday, September 8 for a record setting event! Mitch Ancona, of Ancona's Wines, will attempt to beat the world record for most bottles of Champagne opened with a sabre in one minute. Proceeds will benefit The Ridgefield Library.
General Admission - $25.00
Children 10 & Under - $10.00
General Admission Includes Breakfast in Branchville:
Sandwiches, Gelato, Pastries, Beverages. Prime Viewing
VIP Admission - $200.00
VIP Admission Includes: A Table for 2 with Bottle of Champagne,
Full Elegant Brunch, Exclusive Seating, Complimentary Accessories
More information and ticket purchase.
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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)
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tech Fridays: Downloading E-Books and Audiobooks
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Friday, August 23, 1:00-3:00 PM Library Program Room Tech Fridays Drop in to learn about the latest changes to the Library's downloadable e-Book and audiobook service. With Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski. No registration. |
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Wishes Can Come True!
Children ages 2 - 8 are invited to celebrate our new wishing well! Fun activities will include games, crafts and wishful stories. Drop in to make a wish for the new library! No registration.
Wednesday, August 21, 12:00 noon
Meet at the Reference Desk
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 Reference Desk and picking up a copy of the book to be discussed.
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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. 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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