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 Wednesday, June 4, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Gallo Ristorante, 5 Grove Street
Guest Bartender Night
Enjoy the libation of your choice while supporting the Library! Library Director Chris Nolan, Board members Peter Coffin, Shane Casey and Rob Ellis, and advisor Nick Donofrio will be behind the bar at the Library's Guest Bartender Night at Gallo Ristorante, 5 Grove Street. Bartenders keep all their tips to donate to the Library, and Gallo will contribute 10% of the evening's liquor bill as well.
Stop by before or after the 7:00 PM Author Talk at the Library with Andrew Gross!
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| Congratulations, Graduates! | |
 Honor your favorite high school or college grad with a gift to the Library in their honor. We will provide you with a Ridgefield Library coffee mug and an acknowledgement card to present to the graduate and will post the honorees' names prominently on the Ridgefield Library website and in the Library. Learn more.
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| Project Resilience Panel Discussion |
Monday, June 2, 7:30 PM
Main Program Room
It's Never Too Early to Stop Worrying About College: A Panel Discussion
These days, many parents start worrying about college before their children enter pre-school. Slowly but surely, the worry of parents becomes the worry of children, until we have elementary aged children with free floating anxiety, worries about which extracurricular activities will help them get into the right college and fewer tools than ever to help them cope with the ups and downs of life. Project Resilience, in conjunction with the Ridgefield Library, will bring together four expert panelists to shed light on where we are today and help parents and teens approach this exciting educational step with confidence and resilience.
Panel Members:
Ann Fleming Brown, Director of Admissions, Union College, Schenectady, NY
Deena Maerowitz, JD, MSW, Educational Consultant, Ridgefield, CT
Dr. Pat McAuliffe, Psychologist PhD., Horace Greeley High School, Chappaqua, NY
Rachel Rosten, Admissions Counselor, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Moderated by: Martha Evans Morris, MSW, Associate Publisher, Morris Media Group
Registration required by sending an email to resilientridge@gmail.com
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Author Talk with Andrew Gross
|  Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Andrew Gross
Books on the Common and Ridgefield Library are delighted to welcome Andrew Gross, who is the author of the New York Times and international bestsellers 15 Seconds, Eyes Wide Open, The Blue Zone, The Dark Tide, Don't Look Twice, and Reckless. He is also the co-author of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson, including Judge & Jury and Lifeguard. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His latest thriller, Everything to Lose (William Morrow), has just been released. Please register. |
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Voices of Poetry Saturday
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Saturday, June 7, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Voices of Poetry: Off the Shelf
The Friends of the Ridgefield Library present an evening of great poetry and music to celebrate the re-opening of the Library. Featured poetry will be read by a quartet of distinguished poets: Brian Clements, Ralph Nazareth, Jonathan Gillman and Arthur Pfister. To complement these excellent poets, music will be provided by Doug White and his jazz trio. No registration - all are welcome.
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Kim and Reggie Harris @ Ridgefield Folk
|  Sunday, June 8, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Folk with Kim and Reggie Harris
Consummate musicians and storytellers, Kim & Reggie Harris are a mini festival of diversity. Combining traditional African-American spirituals and freedom songs with original folk, they sing of life, love, the quest for freedom, environment and community. For over two decades, Kim & Reggie have been affiliated with the John .F Kennedy Center's Partners in Education program, offering multimedia educational performances for students and community, "Music & The Underground Railroad" and "Dream Alive."
Ridgefield Folk concerts are free thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library, and tickets can be picked up from the door starting at 1:00 PM on the day of the show. Doors open at 1:30 and the show starts at 2:00.
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Book Discussions this Week
| Tuesday, June 3, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Man Who Save the Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace by H.W. Brands (Read Parts 1 and 2 for June meeting; remainder of the book to be read for July meeting). Learn more about this and upcoming Nonfictioneer selections. Thursday, June 5, 1:00 PM Dayton Program Room Murder by the Book The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen Learn more about this and upcoming Murder by the Book selections. No registration required for Library book discussions. New readers always welcome. Ask at the Circulation Desk about copies of the selected titles, or purchase at a special book group discount at Books on the Common. |
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Writers Groups Meet
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Tuesday, June 3, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Writers Guild of Ridgefield
Writers get together monthly to network and talk about their craft. New members always welcome. Email Lauren Salkin at lasalk@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday, June 7, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Memoir Writing Group
Monthly sessions include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. No registration. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran, eohalloran@zeiss.com or 914-681-7488 for more information.
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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. |
| Special Children's Programs this Week |
Tuesday, June 3, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Middle School Critics
People in grades 6 - 8 are invited to come talk about whatever books they have been reading lately. We will enjoy snacks while talking. No registration.
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Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs
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Monday, 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.
 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.
Friday, 11:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Friday Flicks
Book based movies for ages 2 and up.
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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