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Identity Theft Program Postponed
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The presentation on fraud and identity theft scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 has been cancelled. We hope to re-schedule soon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Friends of the Library Book Sales this Week and Next
|  Now two great weekends of bargains! May 1-3 Children's Books only Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
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Downtown Ridgefield's Spring Stroll
|  Friday, May 1, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Downtown Ridgefield's Spring Stroll Fashion shows, magicians, Chalk Festival, art exhibits, petting zoo, performers of all kinds, plus great offerings from Ridgefield's downtown merchants and restaurants.
Stop at the Library for the Friends' Children's Book Sale Friday and Saturday and for a special performance by Kahana Hula on Saturday morning (more info below). Then take a stroll down the rest of Main Street! |
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Ridgefield Gone Country!
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 Saturday, May 2, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Community Center at Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street
2nd Annual Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival
It's going to be a lip-smacking event with fun for all ages, and the Library will be there! Look for our tent and try your hand at some fun trivia.
Presented by the Ridgefield Community Center and the Rotary Club of Ridgefield. Get all the details. |
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Law through Film Presents Submit
| Monday, April 27, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Law through Film Screening and Discussion: Submit
L&L Transmedia and the Ridgefield Library present L & L's seventh annual "Law Through Film Series". The focus this year of the LTF Series will be how technology forces changes in the law. Submit (56 minutes, unrated) is an award-winning documentary that focuses on cyber-bullying and the effects on our youth, families and society at large. This program is also co-sponsored by Ridgefield Prevention Council. Attorney Thomas Leaf, Esq. will lead a panel discussion with local High Schoolers after the screening. This program is recommended for people 14 and up. Please register. |
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The Art and Joy of Memoir Writing with Jacqueline Masumian
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Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
The Art and Joy of Memoir Writing
Jacqueline Masumian will discuss the art and joys of memoir writing as well as her debut book, Nobody Home. She will talk about what memoir is, how it is different from other literary forms and why it is important for everyone, not just professional writers, to practice this art form and reap the benefits of doing so.
Jacqueline has enjoyed careers as actress, performing arts manager, and landscape designer. Currently Jacqueline writes short stories and personal essays and lives in Connecticut with her husband George. Her blog is on Goodreads.com. Please register.
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ARTalk: Exploring Contemporary Artists' Practices with Suzanne Enser-Ryan
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 Sunday, May 3, 2:00 PM Main Program Room
Exploring Contemporary Artists' Practices with Suzanne Enser-Ryan
For this examination of the current art scene Ms. Enser-Ryan will select video excerpts from the Peabody-Award-winning biennial television series, Art-in-the-Twenty-First-Century. She will briefly introduce featured artists and themes before each video and open up the floor for discussion at the end. Suzanne Enser-Ryan is an art historian and contemporary art consultant, educator, and board member of several cultural organizations in Ridgefield Connecticut. Please register. |
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Tech Topics: Apps, Morningstar and Teens Teach Tech
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Wednesday, April 29, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Let's Talk Apps
With more than one million apps available for both Apple and Android devices, we'll talk about how to find the best apps for your needs, share our favorites, and hope you'll share yours.
Please register.
Wednesday, April 29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Teens Teach Tech Need to know how to change that annoying ring tone on your cell phone? Want to learn how to save contacts or retrieve messages? Tired of sending indecipherable text message to your kids or grandkids? Want to see what all the fuss is about social media? Intrigued by YouTube, but no idea how it works? Then drop-in and a group of tech savvy teens will help you with your tech questions and show you some of their can't-live-without websites and apps.Just bring in the gadgets that drive you crazy such as cell phones, laptops and digital cameras and let our teens unlock their secret power! And remember - there's no such thing as a stupid question. No registration. Thursday, April 30, 4:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center Morningstar Training Learn how to use the Library's Morningstar Investment Research Center for stocks, bonds and mutual fund information. Please register. 
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Memoir Writing Group
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Saturday, May 2, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Memoir Writing GroupMonthly session will include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. No registration. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran, eohalloran509@gmail.com or 914-441-8092 for more information.
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Just a Few More Days for Nutmeg Voting
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 The Nutmeg Book Awards are Connecticut's premiere recognition for outstanding children's literature, voted on by young readers across the state. Each year, children read quality literature and choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles in four categories. All votes must be in by Thursday, April 30th. You can only vote once! If you choose to cast your vote at the Ridgefield Library, please use our online voting form available on our website. |
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Special Spring Stroll Program for Children and Families
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 Saturday, May 2, 11:30 AM Main Program Room
Kahana Hula Performance
Kahana Hula will perform an interactive program of music, stories, songs & dance from Hawaii and Polynesia. For families with children of all ages. Try the hula and feel the Aloha spirit. No registration.
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Sign Up Now for Reading Is a Family Affair on May 27th
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May 27, 5:30 PM
Reading Is a Family Affair
Families with children in grades 3 - 5 are invited to a very special parent and child book discussion. The book selected for this session is Flora & Ulysses by Kate DeCamillo. Parents and children will read the book then come to the library for a pizza dinner and a fun discussion of the book. Pick up your free complimentary copy of the book when you register prior to the discussion. A $5 per person deposit is required at the time of registration. The deposit will be returned at the book discussion. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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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
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
Children ages 3 - 5 are invited for stories, songs, movement activities and a short book based movie. Adults are welcome to attend.
Thursday, 11:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Baby & Me
Adults with infants ages birth - 12 months are invited to this drop in lapsit program including songs and fingerplays. A first introduction to the library and a great way to make new friends.
Friday, 11:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Friday Flicks
Book-based movies for ages 2 and up.
Saturday, 10:30 AM
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, April 28, 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.
Don't miss the book sale Friday - Sunday featuring just books for children and teens!
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