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Ridgefield Library for...
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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!
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It's Time for Summer Reading!
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 June 23 through August 8Now featuring programs for all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Find out how you and your whole family can read, have fun, earn prizes and discover...@ the Ridgefield Library this summer. You can see this week's offerings below or follow these links to learn more and start logging your reading. |
| Weekly Game Night Debuts |
Tuesday, June 24, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Randolph Room
Game Night
Do you enjoy board games? Looking for some new players to challenge? Stop in to our new Game Night at the Ridgefield Library! For adults and teens. No registration.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
A.M. Book Group
Transatlantic by Colum McCann
Click here for more about this and upcoming AM Book Group selections.
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.
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The Future of Healthcare and the Internet with John Patrick
|  Thursday, June 26, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Presentation: The Future of Healthcare and the Internet
John Patrick, who served as IBM's Vice President of Internet Technology, will cover topics such as home health care telemonitoring, new smartphone medical devices that can perform an EKG, a cholesterol test, or diagnose ear infection of a child. He will also describe emerging trends for personalized healthcare from our genomes, population health, and self-diagnosis. Please register. This program is part of the Library's Discover... @ the Ridgefield Library Adult Summer Reading program made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. |
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Terrarium Workshop Saturday
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 Saturday, June 28, 11:15 AM
Leir Children's program Room
Terrarium Workshop
Make and take home a custom terrarium. Make your own closed terrarium in an 8" apothecary jar incorporating purchased miniature plants and moss. Personalize with your own collectibles. All materials will be provided by the Library, but feel free to bring in individual (small) items if you would like to personalize your terrarium.
The workshop is led by the Library's Children's Program Coordinator Diane Antezzo, but is for adults age 17 and older. Limit of 16 registrants. Please register. A $5.00 materials fee will be collected at the door. This program is part of the Library's Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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Dimitri's Partnership Extended through July 9th
|  Pick up a coupon at the Library or print one here, take it to Dimitri's and present when paying, and 10% of the price of your purchase will be donated to the Library. |
| Special Children's Programs this Week |
 Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Science Genie
The Connecticut Children's Museum will present a science program including chemistry, combustion and physics demonstrations. For children ages 5 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
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Summer Reading 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.
Mondays, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Kids Craft Club
Kids in grades 3 & 4 meet to make crafts. A different craft will be completed each week.
Mondays, 6:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
P.J. Storytime
Wear your PJs and come for stories and a short film. For children ages 3 & older. Adults are welcome to attend and wear their pj's too!
 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, 5:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8.
Wednesday, 10:00 AM Leir Children's Program Room Daring Discoveries Children going into grades 1 & 2 will meet to Discover different places around the world through stories, games and crafts.
Thursday, 10:00 AM
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, 4:30 PM Kellen Family Children's Program Room Junior Critics Children in grades 4 & 5 get together to share the books they've been reading. Snacks are served. 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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Monday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Ellis Family teen Center
Crafternoon
People going into grades 6 - 12 are invited to drop in to the Teen Center and get crafty! We'll have a different craft every Monday afternoon. Today - origami! No registration.
Tuesday, 3:00 PM
Dimitri's Diner
Middle School Critics
People going into grades 6 - 8 are invited to meet at the benches on the front lawn of the Library and walk to Dimitri's Diner. Bring some money to buy some food, and then we'll talk about whatever books you've been enjoying lately.You'll also get to hear about the latest new teen books. No registration.
Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Randolph Room
Game Night
Do you enjoy board games? Looking for some new players to challenge? Stop in to game night at the Ridgefield Library!
For adults and teens. No registration.
Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration.
Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ellis Family teen Center
Anything Can Happen Wednesday
Anything Can Happen on Wednesdays in the Teen Center!
There may be a machines. A videogame tournament could take place. There might be a scavenger hunt. It's a Wednesday during Teen Summer Reading. Anything Can Happen.
(Happening today: a Wii tournament)
Thursday, 3:00 PM
Dimitri's Diner
High School Critics
People going into grades 9 - 12 are invited to meet at the benches on the front lawn of the Library and walk to Dimitri's Diner. Bring some money to buy some food, and then we'll talk about whatever books, movies, plays, music, games, or television shows you've been enjoying lately.You'll also get to hear about the latest new teen books and other media. |
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