This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
April 7-13, 2014

In This Issue

Larry Aldrich - In His Own Words

Book Discussions this Week

Shutterbugs

It's Time for Spring Cleaning

Special Kids' Activities this Week

Drop-in Programs for Children

New Items Added to Wish List

Quick Links

2012-2013 Annual Report

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.

Film: Larry Aldrich - In His Own Words

Thursday, April 10, 7:00 PM

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Film Screening: Larry Aldrich-In His Own Words

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the life of Larry Aldrich, founder of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, which is celebrating itw 50th anniversary. Hear in his own words about his move to and love for Ridgefield, the Museum's founding, and classic stories about the art and artists he so admired. Filmed on the occasion of The Aldrich's 25th anniversary in 1989, this is the only existing video footage of Mr. Aldrich talking about his life and passion for art.

Presented in partnership with the Ridgefield Library. The program is free and open to all. Please register at The Aldrich website.

Book Discussions this Week

Thursday, April 10, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Group
The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood
Open to all members of Founders Hall. No registration.

Friday, April 11, 1:00 PM
Library Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group

Looking in All Directions by Peter Kane Dufault

Discussion led by retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Shutterbugs

Saturday, April 12, 9:00 AM
Meet at 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 email ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.

It's Time for Spring Cleaning!

The Library can help you dig out and spruce up after this long winter. And you'll be helping to support your favorite Library programs and services at the same time.

Vehicle Donation Program: The fast and easy way to get rid of an unwanted car, boat or other vehicle. Learn more.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: The Friends are happy to accept your donated books for their next sale, coming up May 2-5. Find out how.

Special Kids' Activities this Week

Tuesday, April 8, 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. No registration.

Please Note: No Bookworms this month, as we get ready for our move to the new Library.

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

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.

New Items Added to the Wish List

Recent additions to the Library Wish List include"Bigshot" Digital Camera Kits and "LeapPad Ultra" handheld tablet computers with multimedia educational software for youngsters. Choose from dozens of items at giving levels from $50 to $15,000. You can browse the entire list on our website.