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Summer Reading Starts Friday!
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Summer Hours Begin Sunday
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Starting this week on June 21st, the Library will be on its summer schedule, which means that we will be
closed on Sundays until after Labor Day.
All other hours stay the same:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Euphoria by Lily King
Friday, June 19, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
This month:
Stevie Smith. Discussion led by retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
No registration - new readers always welcome at Library book discussions.
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Tech Topics: Lynda.com
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Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 PM
Thursday, June 18, 6:00 PM
Friday, June 19, 2:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Tech Topics: Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online video learning resource offering more than 3,400 courses covering a wide range of commercial software, business skills, computer programming, web development, creative and technical skills. Come find out how to get started with the Library's newest online resource. All you need is a Ridgefield Library card to start learning.
Three sessions available. Registration recommended.
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, June 17 , 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.
This week's reader is The Garden of Ideas own Renaissance man, wordsmith and Master Gardener, Joe Keller, who will read a selected passage from his personal library of books by forgotten authors and naturalists.
Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Calling All Fifth Graders!
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Thursday, June 18, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Flying Up Ceremony for Fifth Graders
All fifth graders are welcome to come to the Ridgefield Library's "Flying Up" ceremony this afternoon.
Because you will be going into Middle School in the fall, you are now considered a Library Teen and are welcome to use the Ellis Family Teen Center, attend Teen Programs, and volunteer for programs.
Come have a snack, learn about Teen programs, and get a coupon for a free book. Let's celebrate YOU!
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"Read with Me" for Parents of Preschoolers
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Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
"Read with Me" Presentation for Parents of Preschoolers
Parents of preschoolers are invited to hear a talk about ways to encourage prereading skills in the young child. Presentation by Shefali Patel, Certified Speech and Language Therapist. Children are welcome.
No registration.
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Special Children's Program this Week
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Thursday, June 18, 10:15 AM
Leir Family Children's Program Room
Moving to the Beat for Preschoolers
Robert the Guitar Guy will lead a lively interactive music program for preschoolers. 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.
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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