June 16-22, 2014

In This Issue

Ridgefield Library for...

Digital Media Survey Underway

Congratulations, Graduates

Book Discussions this Week

An Evening of Poetry, Prose and Music

3D Printing Demo

Ridgefield Folk

Special Children's Programs

Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs

Quick Links

2012-2013 Annual Report

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.

Ridgefield Library for...

See what's going on at the new Ridgefield Library in this fun video, then keep it all happening with your donation

to the Annual Appeal before June 30th!

Digital Media Survey Underway

Do you use the Library's OverDrive downloadable audiobook and eBook service? Have you come to one of our Tech Topics sessions on e-readers? Do you stream music or video you find on the Internet? Here's an opportunity for you to help shape the future of digital content at the Ridgefield Library. We invite you to participate in a brief survey on digital media in libraries put together by graduate student Dawn Zimmerer and look forward to learning the responses of our patrons on this very timely topic.

You may pick up a paper copy of the survey at the Library or take the survey online at Survey Monkey. Average completion time is less than 15 minutes. The deadline is June 18th, so do it today. Thank you for your input.

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.

Book Discussions this Week

Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 PM

Dayton Program Room

Critics' Circle

Dear Life by Alice Munro

Click here for more about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.

Friday, June 20, 1:00 PM

Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group

Looking In All Directions by Peter Kane Dufault

Discussion is led by retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

No registration required for Library book discussions; new readers always welcome! Ask at the desk for copies of the month's selection, or purchase at a special discount at Books on the Common.

An Evening of Poetry, Prose and Music

Friday, June 20, 7:00 PM

Main Program Room

An Evening of Poetry, Prose and Music

Published students and alumni of Fairfield University's MFA in Creative Writing will read from their own work of poetry, fiction and memoir. Readings will be interspersed with original songs and music. To learn more about the MFA program visit www.fairfield.edu/mfa. Refreshments will be served. Please register for this lively literary evening.

3D Printing Demo

Saturday, June 21, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Donofrio Technology Center

Demonstration: 3D Printing

Drop by anytime between 2 and 5 PM to see the Ridgefield Library's new 3D printer in action. The printer, which was purchased through the generosity of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library, will be up and running, and our staff will be on hand to answer questions about the 3D printer and its future uses at the library.

Ridgefield Folk

Sunday, June 22, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Folk Concert

Ridgefield Folk presents brothers Cillian and Niall Vallelyfrom Armagh City in the north of Ireland and Alan Murray, guitarist and singer from Glasgow, Scotland. The brothers will reunite to play music from their critically acclaimed album "Callanbridge" as well as many of Niall's more recent compositions from his band "Buille". The program is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Free tickets can be picked up at the door of the Library program room beginning at 1 PM on the day of the show. Doors open at 1:30 PM and the show starts at 2:00PM.

Special Children's Programs this Week

Saturday, June 21, 11:00 AM

Main Program Room

Monkey Monkey Concert for Young Families

Monkey Monkey Music will perform an interactive concert for families with children ages 6 and under. No registration.

Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs

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.