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The Big Library Read Is Here!
|  From September 16th through 30th, the Ridgefield Library will be participating in a Big Library Read sponsored by OverDrive, the library's platform for accessing eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. This year's Big Library Read is geared toward fans of juvenile fiction and will feature "Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth," Book 1 of Jane O'Connor's new chapter book series based on the popular "Fancy Nancy" picture books. For these two weeks, this title will be offered for simultaneous download by any Ridgefield Library cardholder. What this means is that access to both the eBook and downloadable audiobook versions will be available to multiple users for immediate download with no waitlists or holds. Praised by Booklist as "a delightful story of dress-up and cozy family love," the book will be offered in formats compatible with most computers, tablets and smartphones and accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection. Get your Big Library Read download of Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth at h ttp://bibliomation.lib.overdrive.com. |
Talk Like a Pirate on Thursday
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 September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day - a great opportunity to learn Pirate - or Arabic or German or Mandarin Chinese - with the Library's online language learning programs from Mango and Little Pim, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Learn more on our website or click on the Mango logo at right to get started. Aarrr!
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Farewell Travels "Destinations" Lecture
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Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Is There a Safari in Your (Near) Future
This is the first in a series of Destination programs presented by Susan Farewell of Farewell Travels in which she will provide inspiration as well as pragmatic advice as to how to make a trip like this come together. Susan Farewell is a long-time travel writer and founder of FarewellTravels LLC, a Westport, Connecticut-based travel firm specializing in custom trips. Information and registration (recommended).
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Lecture & Discussion: The Life and Times of the Serious Reader
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Thursday, September 19, 7:00 PM Library Program Room The Life and Times of the Serious Reader In this talk, Emmy-winning journalist Eric Burns will discuss some of history's great readers. He will explain why, today, the serious reader is an endangered species, and will share his concerns about what this might mean for the future. Above all he will discuss why there is not only a joy to books, but an enrichment that cannot be found elsewhere. There will be lots of time for members of the audience to participate in the discussion and share their own special books and what they have meant to them. Eric Burns was an anchor for Fox's News Watch program for many years. He has written nine books including Smoke of the Gods: A Social History of Tobacco and The Spirit of America: A Social History of Alcohol. He lives in Ridgefield. Please register. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, September 17, 7:15 PM Library Program Room Critics' Circle Book GroupThe Round House by Louise Erdrich More about this and upcoming selections. Friday, September 20, 1:00 PM Library Program Room Poetry Discussion GroupSelected Poems by Walt Whitman Discussion led by retired English Professor Dr. Alan Holder. Sponsored by the Friend of the Library.
No registration - new readers always welcome to Library book discussions. |
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Writers Guild Monthly Meeting
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Thursday, September 18, 7:00 PM Main Library Writers Guild of Ridgefield Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. Email Lauren Salkin at lasalk@gmail.com for more information. New members always welcome. |
Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Thursday, September 19, 2:00 PM Library Program Room
Music and Movement with Nancy Hershatter
Nancy Hershatter will lead a music and movement class for preschool children ages 3 - 5. Parents are welcome to attend. No registration.
Thursday, September 19, 4:30 PM
Bookworms
Readers in Grades 2 & 3 are invited to a book discussion group! Children pick up the book at the library and return to discuss it in this after school program. This month's book: Sunken Treasure by Gail Gibbons. Snacks will be served. Register on our webpage.
Saturday, September 21, 11:00 AM
Parks & Recreation Center
Moving to the Beat
Robert Markowitz will perform an interactive concert for children ages 6 and under at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. No registration.
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Children's Fall Program Registration
|  Online registration continues 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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Weekly Drop-in Children's Programs
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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. 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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