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Library Open on President's Day
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The Library will be open regular hours 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Monday, February 17th. Drop by and pick up a book or DVD to celebrate President's Day, or head to the Rec Center for Nappy's Puppets (see below for details).
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Garden Design for Four Season Interest
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Wednesday, February 19, 7:00 PM
Library Program Room
Garden Design for Four Season Interest with Master Gardener Donna Katsuranis.
Winter is when you can really see the "bones" of your garden. Take advantage of the opportunity to look at the Big Picture, and dream on the Possibilities! Bring questions and puzzlements from your garden world, and join us for a fun evening of chat and pictures as Donna Katsuranis shows us how to see our gardens through different eyes, and shows us lots of great plants with season-spanning interest. Please register as space is limited.
A second presentation, Growing Herbs and Kitchen Gardens with Master Gardener Donna Katsuranis, also takes place in the Library Program Room on Wednesday March 19 at 7:00 PM. |
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Book Discussions this Week
|  Tuesday, February 18, 7:15 PM
Library Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Madame Bovary by Gustav Flaubert
More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
Friday, February 21, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
Poems and Songs by Leonard Cohen Led by retired English Professor, Dr. Alan Holder. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library |
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Writers Guild Monthly Meeting
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Thursday, February 20, 7:00 PM Main Library Writers Guild of RidgefieldWriters get together to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Email Lauren Salkin at lasalk@gmail.com for more information. |
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Fran Lebowitz @ The Ridgefield Playhouse
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Saturday, February 22, 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Playhouse
Entertaining Conversations with Fran Lebowitz
A Ridgefield Library @ The Ridgefield Playhouse Event
Author, journalist, social observer, purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the "me decade" and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker, Fran Lebowitz remains one of the foremost advocates of the Extreme Statement. She offers insights on timely issues such as gender, race, gay rights, and the media as well as her own pet peeves - including celebrity culture, tourists and strollers. Join us for an on-stage interview followed by a 60 minute audience Q&A. Fran's topics range from politics, life in NYC, Andy Warhol and the glory days of the Studio 54 crowd, to literature and her opinions on everything! This Ridgefield Playhouse program is sponsored by Moffly Media, WSHU and Ridgefield Library. Tickets and information.
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| Wish List for the New Ridgefield Library |
Our new Library Wish List has 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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 Monday, February 17, 11:00 AM Parks & Recreation Center Nappy's Shadow PuppetsNappy's puppets will present 'Shadows from Around the World" for children ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
Tuesday, February 18, 4:30 PM Library Program Room Middle School CriticsStudents in Grades 6 - 8 meet to share whatever books they are reading. Snacks are served. No registration.Thursday, February 20, 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 Goblet of Fire! Registration is required. Saturday, February 22, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Library Program Room SCRATCH Programming for Girls and others... Part of the Donofrio Technology Series, made possible by the generosity of the Donofrio Family Join computer scientist Kimberly Sauter as she leads 3rd-5th graders through the use of MIT created computer program SCRATCH. She'll also take participants through some "unplugged" activities as well. This is a 3 part series and registering for the first workshop insures your place in all three workshops. We encourage participants to attend all three workshops. Registration required. |
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The Ridgefield Library @ The Ridgefield Playhouse: Pinocchio
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Saturday, February 22, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Ridgefield Playhouse
Pinocchio Presented by Theatre IV
Imagine Geppetto's surprise when the puppet he carves from a most unusual piece of wood suddenly springs to life. The wooden boy, named Pinocchio, becomes like a son to the kindly old wood carver who provides him with a loving home. But the mischievous, and somewhat ungrateful, Pinocchio has other ideas and sets off on a series of fantastical adventures. Along the way he learns valuable lessons that lead him back home to Geppetto and earn him the thing he most desires - to be a real boy.
Pepsi Children's Series
Underwritten by Wooster School of Danbury
Sponsored by Books on the Common
With Support from the Ridgefield Library
For tickets and information call 203-438-5795 or visit the Playhouse website.
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Weekly 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. 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. Featuring fairy tales in conjunction with "Into the Woods" at the Ridgefield Playhouse on February 28 and March 1. |
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