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Did You Know?
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 89% of Ridgefield households have at least one member with a library card, yet only 13% of households in town support their Library through the Annual Appeal.
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Keep On Coding, Ridgefield!
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 Computer Science Education Week is over, but we are still coding! Have you done your Hour of Code yet? Click here or go to ridgefieldcodes.org to get started and learn how to log your work through January to earn prizes and raffle tickets. Stay tuned for news of additional coding programs and open lab time over the school break and in early February. |
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Wall of Donors Deadline Draws Near
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Is your name on the Wall of Donors? There is still time through 12/31 to get your name on the Wall of Donors recognizing major contributors to the Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library. See the full list and learn more here.
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Library Goodies for Holiday Giving
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 We've got great gift ideas for all the readers on your shopping list! - Library logo tote bags - now just $15
- Library logo mouse pads - $2
- China coffee mugs - $5
- Designer library cards - $1 (5 great new designs available)
Ask at the Circulation Desk for details and purchase. |
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Time for Teens
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 Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 PMLeir Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration.
Thursday, December 18, 4:30 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Tech Thursdays People in middle school and high school are invited to get technical. This month: we'll use special software to design cookie cutters which will later be 3D-printed. No registration.
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Poetry Discussion Group
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Friday, December 19, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month: T.S. Eliot Discussion led by retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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Special Children's Programs
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Tuesday, 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.
Wednesday, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all Muggles in grades 4- 6 - Join us for our next Harry Potter Book Club! This fall we'll be reading and discussing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Grab your brooms and join us! Registration required.
 Thursday, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Bookworms Book Club
Readers in Grades 2 & 3 are invited to a book discussion group! This month's book is Twelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed. Children pick up the book at the Library and return to discuss it. Snacks will be served. Registration required.
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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 and 11:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Mother Goose
Language enrichment program for infants through age 2 and a caregiver, including finger plays, music and movement.
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play Scrabble with a tournament experienced teacher. For children in grades 4 - 8.
Thursday, 10:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Musical Storytime with Ann
Ann will lead preschoolers ages 2 - 4 in song and stories. Children are accompanied by an adult.
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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