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Schedule Changes
|  The Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.
Sunday open hours 1:00 - 5:00 PM return on September 8th. See you here Sunday afternoons for homework preparation, finding audiobooks for the next week's commute or family time for reading and sharing books.
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Final Days to Enter the Library Card Design Contest!
|  We are looking for entries in 5 categories, from kindergartners through design professionals, to design new library cards that illustrate the theme Magical Words: How Books Spark our Imagination. 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3rd is the deadline. Read more. |
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Children's Fall Program Registration
|  Online registration starts September 2nd for fall storytimes and after school activities (programs begin the week of September 30th).
Visit our website for details and sign-up.
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One for the Books: A Record-Setting Event!
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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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Author Talk: George Hancock
|  Thursday, September 5, 7:00 PM Keeler Tavern Museum
Author Talk with George HancockRidgefielder George Hancock will discuss his latest book, A Killing at the Inn, a fictional tale of Ridgefield set in the years 1858 through 1862. The program will take place where it is set - at the Keeler Tavern Museum!
George Hancock has been a student of history for most of his life. He is an historic re-enactor, having portrayed the character of Timothy Keeler, noted Ridgefield citizen and barkeep. He is a frequent volunteer guide at the Keeler Tavern Museum and is a member the Ridgefield Historical Society.
Please register. This program is made possible thanks to the Wadsworth Russell Lewis Fund and is part of Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Memoir Writers Meet
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Saturday, September 7, 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, at eohalloran@zeiss.com or 914-681-7488 for more information. No registration.
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Drop-in Children's Programs this Week
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 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, 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. 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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