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Attention High Schoolers: Late Hours for AP Exam Prep
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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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Author Talk with Jane Stern
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 Thursday, May 14, 7:00 PM Main Program Room
Author Talk: Eat Your Way Across the USA: A New Take on Regional American Food with Jane Stern
This talk will be an eye opener about just how wonderful exploring the USA can be and is geared to both hard core foodies and those who are simply curious and have a full tank of gas. Jane Stern will give an overview of her personal journey on the blue highways and back roads of our country. Jane Stern has worked with her writing partner Michael Stern since 1971. They traversed from Maine to California, from the tip of Texas to the freezing Canadian border in Minnesota, travelling millions of miles over the years.Copies of their book Road Food will be available for sale and signing at the event thanks to Books on the Common. Please register.
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Off the Shelf Poetry: Readings and Live Music
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Book Discussions this Week
| Thursday, May 14, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Group
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. Open to all members of Founders Hall; no registration.
Friday, May 15, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month: Stevie Smith. Discussion led by Dr. Alan Holder. No registration. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. |
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Tech Topics: Twitter and 3D Printing
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Tuesday, May 12, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Introduction to Twitter
Twitter is a social networking app that asks you to share, in 140 characters or less, what you are doing at any given moment in time.Individuals tweet, companies tweet, politicians tweet - there is a lot of information out there in the "Twitterverse". If you would like to learn about this app, learn how to use it, how to read it, how to get good information out of it, sign up for this introduction to Twitter. Please register.
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3D Modelling Using Blender - Part 2
A hands-on 3D Design Workshop for those who have already attended the Introduction to Blender session. The class is led by Chris Iorillo. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register as space is limited.
Saturday, May 16, 2:00 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.
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, May 13, 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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Playwrights Collective
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Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Playwrights CollectiveThe Ridgefield Theater Barn presents "The RTB Playwrights' Collective" at the Ridgefield Library! Free to attend and open to the public, the Playwrights' Collective welcomes any aspiring dramatist to join our cohort for collaboration, support and writerly companionship. For information, contact 203-431-9850 or info@ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
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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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Family Music with Evan Gottfried
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Saturday, May 16, 11:30 AM
Main Program Room
Family Concert
Evan Gottfried will entertain with his guitar and original songs in a fun loving concert for families with children ages 5 and under. No registration.
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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, 10:15 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Musical Storytime with Ann
Ann will lead preschoolers ages 2 - 4 in song and stories. Children are accompanied by an adult.
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, May 12, 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.
Saturday, May 16, 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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