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New Library Hours Now in Effect
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Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM (except in summer)
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Library Board Applicants Sought
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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.
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Book Discussions this Week
| Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Evelina, or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Frances Burney. No registration - new readers always welcome. Learn more about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
Friday, March 20, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month: William Carlos Williams. Discussion is led by retired English Professor, Dr. Alan Holder. No registration.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. |
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BoardServe Training Workshops
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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
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Tech Topics: Zinio and Instagram
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Thursday, March 19, 12 noon - 2:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Using Zinio
Find out how you can read complete digital magazines on your mobile device or computer. Zinio Digital Magazines for Libraries offers access to your favorite magazines provided through your library for instant browser streaming and app-driven offline viewing. Try it now! No registration.
Friday, March 20, 12 noon
Donofrio Family Technology Center
What Is Instagram?
Teen Services Librarian Geri Diorio will present a program for all ages on What is Instagram? You will need a smart phone or a tablet to get the most from this popular app. Please register.
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Nurturing the Creative Home with Donald Rattner
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 Sunday, March 22, 2:00 PMMain Program Room
ARTalk: Nurturing the Creative Home Donald Rattner, a widely published architect and principal of Studio for A.R.T. and Architecture, will give a presentation about "how we cultivate creativity in our children so they grow up happy and fulfilled and able to compete in a global marketplace that rewards innovation." According to Rattner, household products and furnishings that are designed to cultivate creative thinking via hands-on interactivity, limitless reconfigure-abililty and problem-solving functionality are key to making home an incubator of innovation for children and adults alike. Rattner will talk about and draw from his new title, The Creativity Catalog: 300 of the World's Most Creative Things, and How They Can Make You Creative, Too. Books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation. Please register.
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
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 Volunteers from the AARP will offer free help with income tax filing for low- and moderate-income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older.Tax-Aide sessions will be held at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday mornings from February 5th through April 9th BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Tax-Aide is not a Library program. For appointment or information please call 203-438-4288.
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Children's Program Registration
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Special Children's Programs
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Wednesday, March 18, 5:00 PM
Lodewick Children's Library
Reading Together Workshop
Children in Grades 3 and 4, together with a parent, are invited to a very special book discussion. Families are required to sign up in advance, then come to the Library to pick up a personal copy of Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner to read and discuss together. On March 18, families come to the Lodewick Children's Library for a delicious pizza dinner followed by a discussion of the book. Library staff will demonstrate and talk with parents about the type of dialogue they could have at home while sharing books with their children so that children can find more meaning in literature. Attendees will receive a copy of the book Reading Together by Diane Frankenstein which lists 100 books that you can share with your child together with suggested discussion questions and ideas. School age siblings may attend. Registration required.
 Thursday, March 19, 4:30 PMKellen Family Children's Program Room Bookworms Book Club
Readers in Grades 2 & 3 are invited to a book discussion group! Children pick up the book at the Library and return to discuss it. This month's title: The Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale. Snacks will be served. Registration required.
 Saturday, March 21, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Ridgefield Playhouse The Jungle Book @ The Ridgefield Playhouse Read the book at the Library, then see the show at the Playhouse! Presented by Theatre IV, adapted from the book by Rudyard Kipling. Join young Mowgli as he learns the 'Laws' of the jungle in this time-honored adventure. Pepsi Children's Series, partially underwritten by Books on the Common, Kiwi Country Day Camp, Ridgefield Academy, South Salem Animal Hospital/Noah's Ark Animal Hospital, with support from the Ridgefield Library. Tickets and information. |
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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, 10:15 and 11:30 AM
Please note new times.
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 an experienced tournament instructor. Learn the secrets to winning this wonderful game! For children in grades 4 - 8.
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Rhyme Time Storytime
Children ages 3 - 5 are invited for stories, songs, movement activities and a short book based movie. Adults are welcome to attend.
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, March 17, 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.
Wednesday, March 18 , 3:30 PM
Donofrio Technology Center
Introduction To Ancestry.com For Teens
What's the story of your family's journey to Ridgefield? Learn how to use our Ancestry.com database to help you answer that question or to find primary documents for your school assignments. The program is designed for middle and high school students and will be presented by Gayle Pulley, Head of Children's Services. Please register.
Thursday, March 19, 4:40 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Tech Thursday
People in middle school and high school are invited to get technical. On the third Thursday of each month, teens can drop in and we'll delve into various technologies. This month: we'll create some tiny, vibe robots. No registration.
Saturday, March 21,12:30 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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