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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. |
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Mini Book Sale this Weekend
|  Saturday, July 19, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM On the Library lawn Friends of the Library Book Sale Adult trade paperbacks and children's hardcover books for just $2 each! Cancelled in event of rain. |
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Summerfest '64: Ridgefield Rewinds
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It's the annual sidewalk celebration organized by the Chamber of Commerce - this year, with a twist! We are looking back 50 years to Ridgefield, circa 1964, with music, fashion, cars, art, food, fads and more from this memorable and exciting time. Events around town start Friday evening and run through the day on Saturday. Check out the whole schedule at the Destination Ridgefield website, and make sure not to miss these special activities taking place at the Library.
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibit in the Gallery on the Lower Level: Pop-Up Portraits by Roy Weinstein (exhibit runs through July 30 and can be viewed during the Library's open hours)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Celebrating 50 Years of Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are":
* Get your picture taken with The Wild Thing, who will be on hand throughout the Library
* Hunt for Max with an "I Spy" style scavenger hunt in the Lodewick Children's Library
* Try your hand at some sidewalk chalk art
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM What Were We Reading and Watching in 1964? Check out our displays and booklists for some nostalgia and also some surprises!
P.S. We will also have a booth on Main Street - stop by and say hello and catch up on the latest Library news and events!
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| Weekly Game Night |
Tuesday, July 15, 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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Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout. New readers always welcome. No registration.
More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
Please Note: The Poetry Discussion Group does not meet in July.
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| Tech Topics: 3D Printing and Design 101 |
Saturday, July 19, 10:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
3D Printing and Design 101 with Chris Iorillo
Chris Iorillo will give a brief overview of types of 3D printers and the software that is used to create objects. Come with your own ideas of things you would like to print and Chris will show you how to get started. Ridgefielder Chris Iorillo has 8 years of 3d graphics and modeling experience and is an accomplished 3D artists. Check out some of his amazing work at his website. No registration.
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| Ridgefield Folk with Laura Zucker |
 Sunday, July 20, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Folk with Laura Zucker
Singer-songwriter Laura Zucker wins audiences over with a hard-won perspective and a positive spin. The powerful imagery of her songs and stories ring so true you might think she's read your diary - and you'll find yourself humming her infectious melodies for days to come. A New Jersey native transplanted to California (via Ridgefield, Connecticut), she is a two-time finalist in the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition in Texas and has received numerous accolades and awards from the organizations around the world.
This program is part of the Library's Adult Summer Reading program and the Ridgefield Folk series and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Free tickets can be picked up at the door on the day of the show starting at 1:00 PM. Doors open at 1:30 and the show starts at 2:00 PM.
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Clothespin Kids Circle of Friends
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 Ask in the Lodewick Children's Library for supplies to make a clothespin kid to add to our circle of friends. Make at home and return clothespin kid to be added to the library display. Recommended for ages 6 & up.
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Where's Waldo in Ridgefield?
|  You can find this beloved character at the Library and 24 other locations around town until the end of the month. Pick up your passport at Books on the Common and get it stamped each place you spot Waldo to win prizes! |
| Special Children's Programs this Week |
Tuesday, July 15, 12 noon
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers
The 2015 Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees are here and we want to get together with you to talk about them!!! Join Children's Services Librarian Mary Beth Rassulo each week to discuss a selected nominee. Bring your lunch and we'll eat and discuss great books! This week's title: Joshua Dread by Lee Bacon. Copies of the book are available in the Lodewick Children's Library. For children in grades 4-6.
Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Trash to Tunes
Dennis Waring will transform recycled objects into musical instruments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. For children ages 5 and older. 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. Friday, 11:00 AM Leir Children's Program Room Friday Flicks Movies based on favorite children's books for ages 2 and older. 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 - magnets! 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: go on a scavenger hunt)
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. Friday, 2:00 PM Ellis Family Teen Center Maker Camp Virtual Field Trip Each Friday during Maker Camp, there will be a "virtual field trip" in the Teen Center. Stop in and watch with us! This week's destination: Cartoon Network Studios. 
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