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Friends of the Library Book Sale Continues this Week
|  Annual Spring Used Book Sale May 8-11 Friday 8:00 AM - noon $10 admission (free for Friends members) Friday noon - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Half price Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $5 a bag - BYO Bag
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Attention High Schoolers: Late Hours for AP Exam Prep
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Tuesday, May 5
Thursday, May 7
Monday, May 11
Wednesday, May 13
Late Hours for AP Exam Study Groups
The Library will stay open until 11:00 PM on these evenings for high school students who are studying for AP exams. Only Ridgefield High School students studying for AP exams will be allowed to stay in the Library for the extended hours, and only on the Upper Level. No one will be let INTO the Library after 8:00 PM. No registration.
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Run Like a Mother 5K Race
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 Sunday, May 10, 8:00 AM - noon
Ballard Park
Run Like A Mother 5K Race
The Ridgefield Library is pleased to be selected as the 2015 Charity Partner for the Run Like A Mother 5K race that takes place on Mother's Day. Funds donated by race participants will support the Library's Noreen L. Papa Mothers: Live your Life fund, which makes possible programs and collections dedicated to women's health and wellness, specifically to educating mothers to take care of themselves so they can take care of others. We'll be on hand at the finish line in Ballard Park to cheer on the runners - stop by for crafts, trivia and more.
More about the race
More about the Fund
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Book Discussions this Week
| Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 PM
Randolph Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Bully Pulpit; Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin (May 5th chapter 1 to 12, June 2nd chapters 13 to end). No registration; new readers always welcome.
More about this and upcoming Nonfictioneers selections.
Thursday, May 7, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Murder by the Book
Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
No registration; new readers always welcome.
More about this and upcoming Murder by the Book selections.
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Writers Guild
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Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
The Writers Guild of Ridgefield Our mission is to offer writers in Fairfield and Westchester County a support forum that includes a general critique of works-in-progress, and the exchange of information and ideas on topics about writing. Established more than a decade ago, the Ridgefield Writers Guild is a time-honored organization of writers whose genres span literary fiction, essay, short and flash fiction, memoir, young adult, children's books and poetry. Email Linda Merlino at lindamerlino@sbcglobal.net or call 203-240-2243 for more information.
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Weekly Garden Lunches Kick Off this Wednesday
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 Wednesday, May 6, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
The Garden of Ideas, 653 North Salem Road
Garden Lunch & Readings
The Garden of Ideas, the Ridgefield Library and 109 Cheese and Wine will present a weekly Garden Lunch at the Garden of Ideas on Wednesday afternoons through September 30. Enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting (prepared for you or bring your own)...in solitude, with old or new friends, with colleagues... with an option for a bit of added inspiration if desired. Purchase your delectable of choice--salads and sandwiches made with the Garden's own bounty--and head to marsh, meadow or woodland for a bit of tranquility. Finish up your midday break with inspiring reflections on everyday life from the wordsmiths of the Ridgefield Library's creative writing groups. Weekly readings by a variety of presenters will alternate with those from Garden of Ideas founder Joe Keller. Bring your friends and family and enjoy. Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Tech Topics: Zinio and 3D Printing
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 Thursday, May 7, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Getting Digital Magazines with Zinio
Zinio is an online resource offering Library cardholders complete full color, interactive digital magazines on computers or on a range of mobile devices. Select from 48 magazines covering a wide range of interests including Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Eating Well, The Atlantic, National Geographic, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Zinio's stunning interface recreates a magazine page for page, including full color pictures, intuitive navigation, and key word searches for articles. Join us for a demo and for one-on-one help getting started with Zinio. Registration recommended.
Thursday, May 7, 6:00 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 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. Space is limited so registration is required. Once you've attended a training session, you can reserve time to use the Makerbot.
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Introduction to 3D Modelling Using Blender
A hands-on 3D Design Workshop. The class is 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.
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Shutterbugs
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Saturday, May 9, 9:00 AM
Location TBA
Shutterbugs MeetingThe Ridgefield Library's photography group meets montly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. They usually meet at the Library parking lot at 9 AM. New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or email ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.
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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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 Monday, May 4, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Crafternoon
People in middle school and high school are invited to drop in and get crafty. This month: Use Up The Craft Supplies! There will be a whole mess of craft supplies available for you to make whatever you can imagine! No registration.
Tuesday, May 5, 4:40 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Middle School Critics
People in middle school are invited to come talk about whatever books they've been reading lately, while enjoying a snack.
Middle School Critics is not a traditional book club where we all read one book and talk about it. Instead, we share share whatever books we've read recently and discuss whether or not we'd recommend them. No registration.
Tuesday, May 5, 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 - Monday and 3D printing workshops described above!
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