The Ridgefield Library Association is seeking applications from Ridgefielders for membership on its board of directors. Self-nominations are welcome. Application deadline March 27th.  Learn more. 

Fairfield County's Giving Day is an initiative to increase local philanthropy in our region, including Ridgefield, through online giving. Presented by Fairfield County's Community Foundation with lead sponsor Bank of America, Giving Day will take place during a 24-hour period on Thursday, March 5. Funds raised by the Library will be used to purchase Maker Carts stocked with the tools and supplies needed for 3D printing and many more technology projects.  The more we make on Giving Day, the more you can make at the Library in days to come! 

 

Make your donation online anytime between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 5th. During Library hours, stop by our Donation Station in the Bossidy Commons to make your online gift on the spot and help us earn special matching gifts and incentives.

Thursday, March 5, 7:00 PM 

Main Program Room

Author Talk: Gabrielle Zevin

Join us for an Author Talk with Gabrielle Zevin,  who will discuss her acclaimed novel The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, which has just been released in paperback. Gabrielle has published seven novels for adults and young adults, including Elsewhere, an American Library Association Notable Children's Book. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty languages. She is the screenwriter of Conversations with Other Women for which she received an Independent Spirit Award nomination. She has also written for the New York Times Book Review and NPR's All Things Considered. She lives in Los Angeles. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event thanks to Books on the Common.  Please register. 

Thursday, March 5, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Donofrio Technology Center

3D Printing - From Design to Object

See full description above.

 

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM

Donofrio Family Technology Center

Introduction to 3D Modelling Using Blender

A hands-on 3D design workshop led by Chris Iorillo. This program is aimed at teens and adults. Anyone under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please register as space is limited.

BoardServe Western CT is an initiative of The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut that builds the capacity of nonprofits in Western Connecticut by training board member candidates in nonprofit governance and actively preparing nonprofits to recruit, engage and utilize new board members.

 

The Ridgefield Library and the Non-Profit Council of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce are pleased to partner with the United Way to bring BoardServe Western CT to Ridgefield.

 

TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT AGENCIES
Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 AM - 12 noon, Ridgefield Library
$25 fee;  register with the United Way

 

TRAINING FOR BOARD CANDIDATES
Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Ridgefield Library
$100 fee; register with the United Way

Registration is now underway through March 23 for spring preschool programs and after school activities.  Some programs are drop-in and some require pre-registration.  Check the Children's Programs page for details and online registration as necessary.

Teens and their fans had a great afternoon of fun and games last Saturday. Thanks to our prize sponsors Rob and Liz Ellis, Steve's Bagels and Cafe, Iovino Brothers and DiMaggio Hair Salon and to our team sponsors.