L&L Transmedia and the Library present the seventh annual Law Through Film Series. The focus this year of the LTF Series examines how technology forces changes in the law. The Fifth Estate raises issues about accountability and the media in this story about Julian Assange. Attorney Join Richard S. Land, Esq., of  Chipman & Mazzucco will lead the discussion after the screening. Please register.

Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 AM

Main Program Room

Brand Your Way to the Bank 

Owner of Studio-g Creative Design & Brand Development, award-winning graphic designer Robin Dann provides clients with innovative and creative ideas to meet their marketing and communications needs. Robin specializes in working with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them attract more clients by standing out from their competition.

 Robin is a Graphic Designer & Brand Identity Strategist. She holds a BFA from the University of Hartford/ Hartford Art School with a concentration in corporate communications. Throughout her career, Robin has worked in large corporations, ad agencies and boutique design firms. She has over 20 years of experience in developing innovative and creative visual brand identities that flow cohesively through a client's marketing and promotional materials.

This program is part of the Skillsbox: Tools for Business Success series presented by Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and SCORE. Coffee, tea and bagels are provided.  Please register.

Please join us for an afternoon poetry celebration in tribute to Ann Jepson, the former president of the Friends of the Library who passed away last March. Ann was a great Library advocate, who had a passion for poetry, teaching and the arts.  All are invited to come and read their own poetry or poems by other poets or simply to listen and enjoy! Retired english professor Dr. Alan Holder and several other of Ann's friends will also be on hand to read selections from Ann's own work. Afternoon tea will be served! This program is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. No registration.

Tuesday, March 24, 1:00 PM

Donofrio Family Technology Center

Genealogy Research Using Ancestry Library Edition 
Come join us for an introductory session on how to use the online genealogy tool ANCESTRY. We will be using the 1940 Federal Census as our starting point.  This introduction to Ancestry - Library Edition is led by Adult Services Librarian Mary Lee.

Sorry, this session is full.

Come and find out how to get the most from the Library's website and become a power user of this powerful resource.  Please register.

Donofrio Family Technology Center

3D Printing Orientation 
Are you interested in printing your own 3D design on the Library's Makerbot?  We are now offering 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. 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 x11003.

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

Calling all Muggles in grades 4- 6. Join us for our next Harry Potter Book Club!  This year we'll be reading and discussing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.Grab your brooms and join us! Registration required.