Now Hiring Shelvers for the New Library
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The Library is currently accepting applications to fill several part-time shelver positions that have been empty during our temporary relocation. More information.
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CANCELLED: Media Literacy for You and your Child
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RHS Power's Media Literacy for You & Your Children presentation scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Book Discussions this Week
| Wednesday, February 26, 11:15 AM Library Program Room AM Book Group Day of the Locust by Nathanael West More about this and upcoming AM Book Group selections.
Thursday, February 27, 3:00 PM Founders Hall Founders Hall Book Group
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann Open to all members of Founders Hall. No registration required for Library book discussions. New readers welcome! |
Tech Fridays - Keep your Computer Running Smoothly
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Friday, February 28, 1:00-3:00 PM
Library Program Room
Tech Fridays - Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Computer Running SmoothlyDoug Hayden, president and senior technician at CT PC Tech (formerly CT PC Exchange), graduated from WCSU in 1990 with a B.A. in Computer Science. He worked at General Electric and IBM in analysis and programming and then focused on smaller companies and a mix of software / hardware duties. He continually researches the technology news to keep current. CT PC Tech has been servicing Fairfield and Westchester County computer needs for all Microsoft and Apple systems since 1989. No registration.
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Memoir Writing Group
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Saturday, March 1, 1:00 PM Library Program Room Memoir Writing GroupMonthly session will include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran at eohalloran@zeiss.com or 914-681-7488 for more information. No registration.
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ARTalk: Neoclassical Goddesses with Richard Ventre
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Sunday, March 2, 2:00 PM Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane ARTalk: Neoclassical Goddesses with Richard Ventre
Ventre's presentation will feature imagery associated with the goddess Diana and the Hunt. Ventre will give a painting demomstration and talk about his use of the photomontage technique - a unique combination of photographic, digital and painterly elements. Prior to developing a body of work as a visual artist, Ventre was a scenic artist for the theater, television and motion pictures--including work for the Metropolitan Opera. This ARTalk is sponsored by the Ridgefield Library and The Ridgefield Guild of Artists. Please register. |
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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Tuesday, February 25, 4:30 PM Library Program Room Junior CriticsStudents in Grades 4-5 meet to share whatever books they are reading. Snacks are served. No registration.  Thursday, February 27, 4:30 PM Library Program Room Bookworms Book ClubReaders 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: Those Rebels, John & Tom by Barbara Kerley. Snacks will be served. Register on our webpage. Saturday, March 1, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Dr. Seuss's Birthday Movie & SnacksChildren ages 3 - 7 are invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with short movies based on Dr. Seuss's best books. Snacks will be served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
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The Ridgefield Library @ The Ridgefield Playhouse: Into the Woods
|  Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 7:30 PM
Ridgefield Playhouse
Into the Woods
Into the Woods is a brilliant Stephen Sondheim musical which blends fairy tale characters while adding a Baker and his wife who become the focal characters of this unfolding story as they try to reverse a curse which has been cast upon them by a witch, rendering them barren. The cast is made up of trained 10th through 12th graders, accompanied by a professional seven piece orchestra.
Pepsi Children's Series
Presented by Connecticut Broadway Stage Company Underwritten by the Vester/Greenberg Family
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 Friday Flicks Movies based on favorite children's books for 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. Featuring Berenstain Bears stories in conjunction with "Berenstain Bears Live" at the Ridgefield Playhouse on March 8.
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