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Friends Book Sale Friday - Monday
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 Fall 2013 Book Sale @ Yanity Gym
Tens of thousands of books in over 30 categories, all at great prices! All proceeds support popular Library programs and services. More information and directions to Yanity Gym.
Friday, October 25: 9 AM to Noon - $10 Early Buying Fee for Non-Friends Members
Friday, October 25: Noon to 8 PM - No Admission Fee
Saturday, October 26: 9 AM to 5 PM - No Admission Fee
Sunday, October 27: Noon to 5 PM - No Admission Fee - Books Half Price
Monday, October 28: 9 AM to 4 PM - No Admission Fee - Bag of Books for $5
October 20-26 is National Friends of Libraries Week. Whether you see them at the sale or around the Library, take a moment this week to say thank you to the Friends!
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Author and Aid Worker Jessica Alexander
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 Monday, October 21, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Author Talk: Jessica Alexander on Chasing Chaos
Jessica Alexander arrived in Rwanda in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide as an idealistic intern, eager to contribute to the work of the international humanitarian aid community. In this honest and irreverent memoir, she introduces readers to the realities of life as an aid worker. Tracing her personal journey from wide-eyed and naïve newcomer to hardened cynic-and, ultimately, to hopeful but critical realist, Alexander transports readers to some of the most troubled locations around the world and shows us not only the seemingly impossible challenges, but also the moments of resilience and recovery.
Jessica Alexander spent much of the last decade responding to humanitarian crises across the globe. A former Fulbright scholar, she has worked for various NGOs as well as UN agencies. She has a dual masters degree from Columbia and is currently working toward her PhD. She grew up in Ridgefield and graduated from Ridgefield High School.
This program is co-sponsored with Books on the Common and copies of Chasing Chaos will be available for sale and signing at the program. Note: C-SPAN will be filming this presentation for broadcast on Book TV. Please register as space is limited. H
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"Time Stands Still" Presented by M&M Productions
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Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Dramatic Performance: Time Stands StillFrom the brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies comes another funny, yet rich, thoughtful drama that focuses on conflicts ranging from profession to family life to the extremes of global strife. Time Stands Still examines the challenges that face two wartime correspondents: Sarah, a photojournalist-recently injured-and her overprotective partner, James, a floundering, freelance writer. The New York Times calls it
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Visiting Morocco with Susan Farewell
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Thursday, October 24, 7:00 PM Library Program Room Travel Presentation: Visiting Morocco
Looking to travel some place that's different? Truly different? But at the same time, you want to feel comfortable and safe? Morocco may be the destination for you.This is the second in a series of Destination Nights 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-based travel firm specializing in custom trips. Information and registration.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tech Fridays: Computer Security
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Friday, October 25, 1:00 PM Library Program Room Tech Fridays: Computer SecurityWith Ryan Perry from the Brookfield Technology Center. Come and learn some basic measures you can take to keep your personal information safe. This program is co-sponsored by SCORE. No registration. |
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Halloween Walk Saturday
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 Saturday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 12 noon
Circulation Department
Halloween Walk
Take a short detour off Main Street during the town Halloween Walk and pick up your "treat" of a free children's book (yes, we will have candy, too!). We can't wait to see your costumes!
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Camp Snooze Is Coming!
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The annual library sleepover is a popular fundraiser for the Library and a "not to miss" experience for 4th graders. Dates for Fall 2013 are November 2nd for girls and November 16th for boys. Contact Leslie Vuilleumier at mlvuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org or 203-438-2282 x1022 for registration information. Download a flyer to print or share.
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Sign Up Now for Great Kids Programs Coming Soon
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 Saturday, November 2, 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Library Program Room
ROAR Read to the Dogs Children ages 4 and older can sign up for to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) therapy dog for 15 minutes. Call the Library at 203-438-2282 x 1004 to choose a time to read aloud to the dogs!
Wednesdays, November 6, 13 & 20
Library Program Room
Yoga for Kids in Grades 3-5
Kismet Kids yoga will lead a series of Yoga workshops for children in grades 3 - 5. Registration is required on our website. Children are expected to attend all three sessions.
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Special Children's Programs
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Thursday, October 24, 4:30 PM
Library Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
It's that time again! Calling all muggles in grades 4-6! Join us as we read and discuss Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Get ready to make some book discussion magic with Ridgefield Children's Librarian, Mary Beth Rassulo; Branchville Elementary School Library Media Specialist, Mary Tichey-Staack and Barlow Mountain School LIbrary Media Specialist, Martha Cerrato. Registration required.
Saturday, October 26, 11:00 AM Parks & Rec Center Lynn Lewis & Friends Lynn Lewis will bring a special celebrity friend to this fun loving concert for children ages 6 and under. Held at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center. No registration. Saturday, October 26, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Ridgefield Playhouse The 3 Little Pigs A not so traditional musical based on the favorite children's book. Part of the Pepsi Children's Series @ the Playhouse, co-sponsored by the Library and Books on the Common. Read the book, then see the show! Information and tickets.
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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 and more.
Monday, 11:30 AM, Library Program Room
Baby & Me
A program just for infants 12 months and younger with a care giver. Language enrichment through lap-sit songs and rhymes.
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. Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Library Program Room Storytime for 3s and 4s Children ages 3 and 4 are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based movie. Care-givers are welcome. No younger siblings please. Friday 11:00 AM, Library Program Room
Musical Storytime with Ann - NEW! A very special story and music program with Ann and her keyboard. A short book based film will be shown. For children 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. |
October Is National Arts and Humanities Month
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 Here at the Library you can enjoy book discussions for all ages, arts and crafts sessions, author talks and ARTalk presentations, live musical and dramatic programs, and workshops for aspiring poets, photographers and memoirists. For a full line-up of arts and humanities events at the Library this month, check our program calendar.
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