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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.
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| Memorial Day Schedule Changes | |
 The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will be open regular hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday for your convenience.
Please note that we will be undergoing a library automation system upgrade that weekend, and some remote circulation and catalog functions will be offline between Saturday at 6:00 PM and Tuesday at 90:00 AM. Further information will be posted on our website when available.
And don't forget to look for us in the parade on Monday! Contact Mary Rindfleisch at mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary.org or 203-438-2282 x1009 if you would like to march with the Library contingent.
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Dimitri's Welcomes Library Back to the Neighborhood
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 Dimitri's Diner is pleased to welcome Library users back to the neighborhood with a special program to support Library operations. Now through June 9th, pick up a special coupon at any Library service desk and present it at the diner when ordering. 10% of the cost of your purchases will be donated by Dimitri's to the Library. |
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Book Discussions this Week
| Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Life after Life by Kate Atkinson Learn more about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections. No registration for Library book discussions. New readers always welcome. The Critics' Circle, AM Book Group and Murder by the Book discussion groups are all currently choosing their selections for the remainder of the year. Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a ballot if you would like to participate in this process. |
| Tech Topics: Atomic Training |
Friday, May 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Tech Topics: Atomic Training
Come learn about the Library's newest online resource. Atomic Training offers video instruction for learning over 140 software applications. Find training on specific tech questions or on entire applications, all accessible from inside the library or remotely (with a valid Ridgefield Library card). Training videos are available for a wide range of Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and Google software applications as well for a host of other topics to improve your computer skills. Come join us for a demonstration of this valuable new resource from the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
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Author Talk with Roz Chast
|  Friday, May 23, 7:30 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Roz Chast
Books on the Common and Ridgefield Library are delighted to welcome award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Roz Chast to discuss her graphic memoir Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? (Bloomsbury USA, May 6, 2014) Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing following the presentation. Roz Chast's cartoons have been published widely in The New Yorker and in many other magazines besides, including Scientific American, the Harvard Business Review Redbook, and Mother Jones. Her last book is a comprehensive compilation of her favorite cartoons called Theories of Everything. She also illustrated The Alphabet from A to Y, with Bonus Letter, Z, the best-selling children's book by Steve Martin. This event is currently sold out. Click here to add your name to the waiting list. |
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Library Tours Continue
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The Friends of the Library have graciously volunteered to continue their guided tours of the new Library during the coming weeks.
Public tours will be held several times a week.
See the schedule and register here.
Special tours for a book group, school, church or other group may be arranged by contacting Assistant Director Mary Rindfleisch at 203-438-2282 x1009 or mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary.org.
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Summer Reading Volunteer Applications Now Being Accepted
| The Ridgefield Library now uses an online system for people to log and report their progress during the Summer Reading Program. To help children create accounts and track their books, hand out prizes and encourage more reading, the Library will be looking for approximately 50 middle and high school volunteers, each of whom can make a significant time commitment (16 to 20 hours between June 23 and August 9). Applicants must complete the attached application, sign and return it to Geri Diorio at the Library or at gadiorio@ridgefieldlibrary.org by June 2.
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| Sign Up Now for June "Reading Is a Family Affair" |
 Wednesday, June 11, 6:00 PM
Reading Is a Family Affair
Share your love of reading with your entire family and then join us for pizza and a lively book discussion. Sign up in Children's Services now and get your free family copy of Wonder by R. J., Palacio. Adult and child book discussion for grades 4 to 6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs
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 Tuesday, 9:30 or 10:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Mother Goose
A language enrichment program for infants through age 2 including finger plays, music and movement.
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8.
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Preschool Stories and Crafts
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 are invited to drop in to hear stories and make a craft. Adults accompanying children are welcome to attend.
Thursday, 10:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Musical Storytime with Ann
Ann will read stories and play her keyboard for all to sing along in the musical storytime.
Saturday, 10:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Drop-In Storytime
Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film.
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