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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.
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Friends Fall Used Book Sale
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 The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is now located on the Lower Level of the New Ridgefield Library at 472 Main Street. Great selection at great prices, all sorted into 30+ categories - don't miss it!
Friday 9:00 AM - noon Early Bird $10 admission (free for Friends members) Friday noon - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM All books half price
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $5 a bag
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Book Signing with Stanley Tucci
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 Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Bossidy Commons
Book Signing with Stanley Tucci
The New York Times bestselling author, beloved actor, and respected foodie will be at the Library to sign copies of his latest cookbook The Tucci Table. The book features family-friendly recipes and stunning photography. Come have your book signed and meet the man himself!
Copies of the The Tucci Table will be available for sale at the event thanks to Books on the Common. Please support our local bookstore by purchasing your copy at this event! Please register. |
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Trick or Treat! Halloween Walk Saturday
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 Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 12 noon Bossidy Commons
Halloween Walk
It's time for trick or treat on Main Street with the annual Halloween Walk. Kids - stop by the Library in your costume and get an age-appropriate book for your own. We think this is just as sweet as candy, and the enjoyment will last longer!
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The Big Read this Week
|  Ridgefield's Big Read of The Great Gatsby continues through November 23. Here are highlights of activities coming soon. See our Big Read page for more about these and upcoming events in this exciting community-wide project. Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM@ Ridgefield Library Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby
Discussion led by Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Please register.
Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 AM
@ Ridgefield Library
Book Discussion: The Great GatsbyDiscussion led by Assistant Library Director Mary Rindfleisch. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Please register.
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 AM @ Ridgefield Crossings Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby Discussion led by Adult Services Librarian Dorothy Pawlowski. Open to residents of Ridgefield Crossing.
Please contact Mary Rindfleisch at 203-438-2282 x1009 or mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary if your book group is planning to read The Great Gatsby this fall.
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest. Support has also been received from Connecticut Humanities (CTH), a non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that funds, creates and collaborates on hundreds of cultural programs across Connecticut each year. This program is also made possible with support from Liz and Steven Goldstone. The 2014 Big Read in Ridgefield is presented by The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts and the Ridgefield Library, along with numerous community partners.
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Tech Topics: Getting the Most from Gmail
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Friday, October 24, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Getting the Most from Gmail
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.
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Poetry Discussion Group
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Friday, October 24, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month: The Works of Wilfred Owen Discussion led by retired English Professor, Dr. Alan Holder. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration. NOTE: This meeting is a week later than normal.
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Destination Wellness
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Saturday, October 25, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Center
Destination Wellness: A Celebration of Healthy Living
Look for the Library's table at this special event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Parks and Recreation. Learn about resources we have to help you achieve your health and wellness goals, and hear about upcoming programs in the series sponsored by the Noreen L. Papa: Mothers Live your Life Fund.
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Camp Snooze Registration Now Underway
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The Library's popular 4th grade library sleepover is back - November 8th for boys and November 15th for girls. The cost for this fun-filled, chaperoned evening is $120 ($80 of which is tax-deductible). Campers will have access to the entire Library and its collections. The night will include magic, a scavenger hunt, art projects, games and a visit for the Hot Dog Man.
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Reading Is a Family Affair
Children in grades 3 - 5 together with an adult are invited to a very special book discussion following a pizza dinner. Register at the Children's Services desk and receive a free family copy of the book, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, courtesy of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Thursday, October 23, 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. 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 11:00 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 - 6:30 PM Leir Children's Program Room Scrabble Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8.
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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Time for Teens
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Tuesday, October 21, 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 share whatever books we've read recently and discuss whether or not we'd recommend them. No registration.
 Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 PM Leir Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For grades 4 - 8. No registration.
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