This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
February 3-9, 2014

In This Issue

Book Discussions this Week

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair

Shutterbugs Meet Saturday

Special Children's Programs this Week

Drop-in Programs for Children

New Wish List Launched

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.

Book Discussions this Week

Tuesday, February 4, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
The Nonfictioneers

The Path between the Seas by David McCullough

More about this and upcoming Nonfictioneers selections

Thursday, February 6, 11:15 AM
Library Program Room
Murder by the Book
A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George
More about this and upcoming Murder by the Book selections

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

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair

Saturday, February 8, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Library Program Room
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair
The Library has arranged 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.

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

Shutterbugs Meet Saturday

Saturday, February 8, 9:00 AM
21 Governor Street
Shutterbugs
The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets on the second 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.

Special Children's Programs this Week

Saturday, February 8, 11:00 AM

Parks & Rec Center

Moovin & Groovin with Amy Rogell Concert

Children ages 6 and under are invited to move and groove with Amy Rogell. Amy's music is original and fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.

Saturday, February 8, 11:30 AM
Library Program Room

Valentine Craft Workshop
Artist Katie Stevenson will guide children ages 6 and older in making a Valentine sculpture from paper and cardboard to hold their Valentine cards. Register on our website.

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, 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 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.

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.