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  

Part-time opening for Circulation Clerk, primarily evenings and weekends. Click here for more information and application.

Please note that the Author Talk scheduled for Tuesday with Jane Stern on her book Eat your Way Across the USA has been postponed till the spring. We will post the new date once it is confirmed.

From September 2nd through September 30th, the Ridgefield Library will be participating in the first Passport to Connecticut Libraries program, sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association in support of Library Card Sign Up Month.

Anytime, on or after September 2, ask for a passport at one of the Library's service desks.  You'll also receive a list of the over 80 participating libraries.  Visit any one and show a valid library card to have your passport stamped and to receive a small gift.   At the end of the month, hand in your passport at any participating library to be entered in two drawings, one for Most Libraries Visited and a Random Drawing for all participants.   The drawings will be for two adult prizes of $150.00 and two children's prizes (for those under 18) of $100.00.

For more information visit Facebook.com/passporttoctlibraries. Happy exploring!

Do you have a Gmail account but find yourself overwhelmed by all the tabs and options displayed on the interface?  Join us as for an overview of how to navigate a Gmail account.  Topics covered in this hands-on training include settings preferences for your account, formatting and sending messages, organizing your inbox, archiving mail and utilizing some of the special features available on Gmail.   Registration required.

Here's an opportunity to get a basic hands-on introduction to 3D design and printing.  We'll use iPads and the Printshop app to design a simple 3D object.  You'll have a choice of 3 designs: a letter block, a bracelet, or a ring.  We'll also explore some of the amazing ways that 3D printing is currently being used and its possible applications in the not too distant future.  This program is for those 18 years of age and up. Registration required. 

*While we won't have time to print your final product during the class, you'll be able to pick up your 3D design at a later date.

Saturday, September 13, 10:00 AM

Saturday, September 13, 9:00 AM

Dayton Program Room

Shutterbugs

The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets monthly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. New members are always welcome.  Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or email ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.

The Library and the Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts have teamed up to offer special incentives to those who get or renew a library card this fall.  The Playhouse has generously offered pairs of free tickets to programs in their Moffley Media Entertaining Conversations series (plus a bonus event in the Pepsi Children's Series, perfect for families).  All those who register for a new card at the Circulation Desk or renew an expired card will automatically be entered in the following drawings.  

While you are here, be sure to check out our special displays of books and other Library materials that will help you learn more about these presenters and their subject matter.

Drawing for Sig Hansen tickets will take place on Thursday, September 11th.  Contact the Ridgefield Playhouse for performance information and ticket purchase.  

Sunday, September 14, 2:00 PM

Main Program Room

Ridgefield Folk with Sherri Miller

Sheri Miller released her critically-acclaimed debut record in 2008, "Mantra," which featured an underground hit, "Right Here, Right Now." Upon releasing "Mantra," Sheri was named one of Music Connection's "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists."  Her second album "Winning Hand" was produced by Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel) and featuring the all-star band of incredible, legendary musicians Will Lee (Fab Faux, CBS Orchestra), Charley Drayton (Paul Simon, Neil Young, Johnny Cash) and Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Suzanne Vega).

Thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library free tickets can be picked up on the day of the show starting at 1:00 PM. 

Monday, September 8, 4:30 PM

Ellis Family Teen Center

Teen Crafternoon

People in middle school and high school are invited to drop in to the Teen Center and get crafty. Each month will bring a different craft. THIS MONTH: VARIETY PACK!

Tuesday, September 9, 4:30 PM

Kellen Family Children's Program Room

Middle School Critics 

People in middle school are invited to come talk about whatever books they've been reading lately, while enjoying a snack.

Middle School Critics is not a traditional book club where we all read one book and talk about it. Instead, we share whatever books we've read recently and discuss whether or not we'd recommend them.  No registration.

Sunday, September 14, 2:00 PM

Main Program Room

Ridgefield Folk with Sherri Miller

See details above.

Register on our website during the month of September for fall storytimes and afterschool programs. Classes begin the week of September 29th.