This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
January 6-12, 2014

In This Issue

New Wish List Launched

Affordable Care Act Presentation & Enrollment Fairs

Book Discussions this Week

Shutterbugs

Upcoming Special Children's Programs

Drop-in Programs for Children

Donate Now: 2013-2014 Annual Appeal

Quick Links

2012-2013 Annual Report of Giving

Q & A about our Temporary Location

What's New

New Adult Fiction

New Adult Mysteries

New Adult Non-Fiction

Selected New DVDs

Selected New Audiobooks

New Children's Chapter Books

New Picture Books

You can support these and other Library services with a tax-deductible donation to the Library's Annual Appeal. You can mail your check or

give online today.

Learn more about the Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library.

Wish List for the New Ridgefield Library

Our new Library Wish List has just been launched! Choose from dozens of items at giving levels from $50 to $15,000 needed to outfit the New Ridgefield Library. You may also choose to support some of our ongoing programs and collections like Books & Breakfast or downloadable e-book subscriptions. You can browse the entire list on our website.

Affordable Care Act Presentation and Enrollment Fairs

Thursday, January 9, 7:00 PM

Library Program Room

Just the Facts: Access Health CT

The Affordable Health Care Act and CT's New Insurance Marketplace will be the topic of a presentation by Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut. Join us and learn about healthcare options for your family or organization. Please register.

In addition to this presentation the Library will be offering three opportunities to have assisters and navigators, certified by the state, available to give one on one guidance about health care coverage and enrollment. Please email Lesley at lalambton@ridgefieldlibrary.org or call 203 438-2282 (ext 1013) to reserve a 45 minute spot during one of these Enrollment Fairs at the Library.

Saturday, January 11, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Sunday, February 2, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 8, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

These free programs were developed by the Universal Healthcare Foundation of Connecticut, an independent nonprofit based in Meriden, CT.

Book Discussions this Week

Tuesday, January 7, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
This month: The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough

Learn more about this and upcoming Nonfictioneers discussion selections.

Thursday, January 9, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Group
This month: Runaway by Alice Munro
Open to all members of Founders Hall

No registration required for Library book discussions; new readers always welcome.

Shutterbugs

Saturday, January 11, 9:00 AM
21 Governor Street

Shutterbugs
The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets monthly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. They will meet in the parking lot at 21 Governor Street at 9:00 to then go out on field trips.

New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or e-mail ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.

Save these Dates for Special Children's Programs Coming Soon

Monday, January 13, 11:30 AM

Library Program Room

Baby and Me Yoga

Learn to practice yoga with your baby. Taught by Kismet Kids Yoga. For adults with infants who are not yet crawling. Registration required.

Monday, January 20, 11:00 AM

Parks & Rec Center

Cartooning Workshop

Children ages 6 and older are invited to learn how to draw cartoons from one of the best - Rick Stromoski, creator of Soup to Nuts cartoons. Please bring a pad and pencil. No registration.

Monday, January 27, 11:30 AM

Library Program Room

Yoga for My Toddler and Me

Learn to practice yoga with your toddler. Taught by Kismet Kids Yoga. For adults with babies who are crawling or walking up to age 2. Registration required.

Drop-in Programs for Children

Monday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room
Drop-In Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories and more.

Tuesday 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, Library Program Room
Mother Goose

Language enrichment program for infants through age 2 with an adult including finger plays, music and movement.

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

Musical Storytime with Ann - Back by popular demand!

Children ages 2 and up can drop in for stories and music with Ann. Caregivers welcome are welcome to stay.

Saturday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room

Drop-In Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories and more.

Ridgefield Library Annual Appeal 2013-2014

Your financial contribution helps the Library continue as a community leader providing outstanding opportunities for all. Your gift to our Annual Appeal helps to make possible culture, programs and creativity; technology; collections; and your Library team - all the things you value about the Ridgefield Library.

Your involvement makes a difference...click here to give now, give generously.