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Author Talk: Raising the Curve with Ron Berler
|  Thursday, January 16, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Author Talk with Ron BerlerRon Berler will discuss his recently released book Raising the Curve: A Year Inside One of America's 45,000 Failing Public Schools. It tells the story of two fifth-grade, Norwalk, Conn., girls, their teacher, the school's literacy specialist and the principal, and the struggles they face trying to lift themselves and their school from the pressures of No Child Left Behind. Please register. This program is co-sponsored by Books on the Common. |
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Writing Workshop for New Writers
| Thursday, January 16, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Writing Workshop for New Writers 1 of 3 In this three week workshop Phyllis Ross will introduce some of the writing practices that encourage, equip and support new writers. We will write poetry and prose to explore how writing helps us discover our "voices" and what has meaning for each of us. Bring along a notebook and a pen, and a sense of adventure. This workshop meets on the following Thursdays: Jan. 16, Jan, 23 and Jan 30. The workshop is limited to 12 participants and is limited to people who have not previously taken a writing workshop. This series is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Please register. |
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Writers Guild Meeting
| Thursday, January 16, 7:00 PM
Main Library
Writers Guild of Ridgefield
Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Email Lauren Salkin at lasalk@gmail.com for more information. No registration. |
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Book Discussions this Week
| Friday, January 17, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
Nature: Poems Old and New by May Swenson The discussion is led by retired English Professor Dr. Alan Holder and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
No registration required for Library book discussions; new readers always welcome.
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fairs
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The Library will be offering several opportunities to have assisters and navigators from Access Health CT, 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.
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.
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| 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 can browse the entire list on our website.
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Special Children's Programs
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 Tuesday, January 14, 4:30 PM
Library Program Room
Special Middle School & Junior Critics Meeting
Students in Grades 6 - 8 and Students in Grades 4 & 5 Come join us for a special Critics Meeting! We'll be celebrating the Ridgefield Playhouse's upcoming production of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" with our own special showing of "Tom & Huck," starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Brad Renfro (1995 rated PG) and based on Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. We'll also be serving pizza. No registration.
Thursday, January 16, 4:30 PM
Library Program Room
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 title is Stuart's Cape by Sara Pennypacker. Snacks will be served. Please register.
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Save these Dates for Children's Programs Coming Soon
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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.
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Drop-in Programs for Children
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 Monday 10:30 AM, Library Program Room Drop-In StorytimeChildren 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. 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 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. |
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