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Library Open Monday
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The Library will be open on Monday the 19th, although the schools and many other facilities will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
High Schoolers: Come on by to study for mid-terms!
Children ages 5 and up: Story teller Eshu Bumpus will entertain with interactive mesmerizing tales at 11:30 AM in the Main Program Room. No registration.
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Author Talk: Tarot Reading with Jane Stern
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 Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk: Tarot Reading with Jane SternRidgefielder Jane Stern will discuss her book Confessions of a Tarot Reader: Practical Advice From This Realm and Beyond. Stern, a fourth generation Tarot reader best known for her Road Food books, will discuss how she draws on the wisdom of the tarot deck, to give practical advice for every life situation-from tapping into the mystery of your potential and finding enduring and passionate love, to overcoming upheavals and finding sense behind the chaos. Please register.
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Tapestry Artist Helena Hernmarck
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Sunday, January 25, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Illustrated Lecture: Helena Hernmarck
Internationally known and award-winning tapestry and fiber artist Helena Hernmarck will present an illustrated lecture about her vibrant large scale tapestries that grace corporate, institutional and residential interiors. Hernmarck's brilliant color palette comes forth as she explores subtle and bold relationships in the fiber. Please visit Hernmarck's website to see examples of her work. Please register.
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AARP Fraud Watch Presentation
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Saturday, January 24, 10:00 AM
Main Program Room
AARP Fraud Watch Network Presents: "The Con Artist Playbook"
A speaker from the AARP's Fraud Watch Network program will discuss the issue of fraud and how you can avoid becoming victim. A very sobering thought is that every 3 seconds, another person is a victim of fraud. AARP has dedicated a number of resources to help educate and inform members of the public about how to protect themselves from becoming prey to con artists both online and off. Please register.
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Book Discussions this Week
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No registration required for Library book discussions. New readers always welcome!
Tuesday, January 20, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room Critics' Circle
All the Light We Cannot See by Anothony Doerr More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
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Tech Topics: 3D Printing Orientation
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Thursday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3D Printing Orientation
Are you interested in printing your own 3D design on the Library's Makerbot? We are now ready to offer use of our 3D printer to Ridgefield Library cardholders. Before reserving printer time (available in two-hour blocks), we require attendance at a 90-minute orientation session to go over how to format a design to be print ready, how to operate the Makerbot, and for an overview of our usage policies. Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited so registration is required. Once you've attended a training session, you can reserve time to use the Makerbot by calling Head of Adult Services Dorothy Pawlowski at 203-438-2282 x1003.
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Keep On Coding, Ridgefield!
|  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. Save the date of February 7th for a grand celebration of the end of this Ridgefield Codes initiative, with tech demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, a career panel, prizes and awards. |
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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.
Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Nature Explorers
Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to explore nature through books, songs and interactive activities.
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Music & Movement
Music and Movement with Nancy Hershatter for children ages 2, 3, 4 & 5 accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, 11:15 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Baby & Me
Adults with infants ages birth - 12 months are invited to this lapsit program including songs and fingerplays. A first introduction to the library and a great way to make new friends.
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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Teen Time
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Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Scrabble
Play Scrabble with an experienced tournament instructor. Learn the secrets to winning this wonderful game! For children in grades 4 - 8. No registration.
Saturday, January 24, 12:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
High School Critics
People in grades 9 - 12 are invited to drop in at the Library and talk about whatever popular culture they've been enjoying lately.
Books, movies, plays, music, TV, games and more generally get discussed over pie. No registration.
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