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Holiday Schedule
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 Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 24th CLOSED
Monday, May 25th CLOSED
Look for the Library contingent in the town Memorial Day parade on Monday!
PLEASE NOTE: Our computer system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday the 25th. This means there will be no access to our online catalog, the My Account feature (for reserves and renewals) and many of the databases that require a library card for log-in. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to improved system functioning following this work.
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Author Talk with John Patrick
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 Thursday, May 11, 7:00 PM Main Program Room
Health Attitude: Unraveling and Solving the Complexities of Healthcare with John Patrick Despite having the most expensive healthcare in the world, Americans do not always get better health outcomes than people in other developed nations. The care we receive is expensive and not always safe. In Health Attitude, John R. Patrick focuses his experience and expertise exploring this conundrum. He arrives at a fascinating conclusion, improving healthcare delivery and outcomes is not a technological or fiscal problem, it's an attitudinal problem. After John R. Patrick's career at IBM, he took a seat on the board of a teaching hospital. He was surprised to learn how hospitals and physicians lagged at adopting information technology, and appalled at the needless complexity of healthcare delivery processes. Instead of shaking his head and walking away, Patrick took action. The result is a revealing look at the cultural, attitudinal, and technological barriers holding back the United States from achieving a more affordable, accessible, and effective healthcare system. Please register.
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Book Discussions this Week
|  Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
The Girl You Left Behind by JoJo Moyes. No registration - new readers always welcome.
More about this and upcoming Critics' Circle selections.
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Tech Topics: Pinterest, Zinio and Tinkercad
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Tuesday, May 19, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Introduction to Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas. Use Pinterest to make meals, plan travel, do home improvement projects and more. Join us for this introduction to getting started with Pinterest, finding boards, and understanding how to share your boards or keep them private. Please register.
Wednesday, May 20, 4:00 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.
Saturday, May 23, 10:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3D Modelling Using Tinkercad
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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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, May 20, 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. Weekly readings by the wordsmiths of the Ridgefield Library's creative writing groups 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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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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Special Activities for Kids
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Wednesday, May 20, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all Muggles in grades 4- 6! Join us as we continue reading and discussing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Grab your brooms and join us! Registration required.
 Thursday, May 21, 4:30 PM
Kellen 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: Night Sky Dragon by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham. Snacks will be served. Registration required.
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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 19, 4:30 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 19, 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. Thursday, May 21, 4:30 PM Library lawn Teen Tech Thursday People in middle school and high school are invited to drop in and get technical. This month: more physics fun with some bottle rockets. (Not those bottle rockets...ones make with soda bottles, water, and an air pump). Dress to get wet! No registration.
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