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Celebrate with Us Sunday!
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 Sunday, June 28, 12 noon - 1:30 PM
Main Program Room
First Anniversary Celebration and Paccadolmi Award Ceremony
Join us to celebrate the completion of our first year in the beautiful New Ridgefield Library! We will be giving out the 2015 Paccadolmi Awards for volunteer service and launching our new Maker Cart stocked with tools and supplies for craft and technology projects. We'll have a hands-on Maker activity for visitors to complete, as well as a scavenger hunt through the building. Cookies and lemonade will be served!
See all the details.
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Summer Hours Now in Effect
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The Library is now 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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MOOC: Superheroes in Popular Culture
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 Thursdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16 & 23, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture Join us at the Library as we take part in a 5 session Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) presented by the Smithsonian and edX. Participants will watch this online course together on our big screen over a 5 week period and then have a discussion after each lecture led by Teen Services Librarian Geri Diorio. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
edX Course description: "Join the Smithsonian, and comic book industry legend Stan Lee, to explore the history of the comic book and the rise of superheroes. The ancient gods of Egyptian, Greek and Roman myths still exist, but today, they have superpowers, human foibles and secret identities. They come from comic books and graphic novels, and have taken over pop culture on the stage, screen, video games, and animation. From Superman® and Spider-Man®, to The Avengers® and The Hulk® and beyond, who are these heroes? And, how have they evolved from folklore and myth, across all cultures and religions?"
Details: Please register here. You will also need to register on the edX site (please note that the edX course begins in May but we won't begin viewing the MOOC together at the Library until June 25).
This program is part of the Library's Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library.
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 AM Randolph Room
AM Book Group
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
No registration - new readers always welcome at Library book discussions.
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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 Lois Budd.
Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Tech Topics: Makerbot 3D PrintShop
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Friday, June 26, 12:00 noon
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Tech Topics: Makerbot 3D PrintShop
Here's an opportunity to get a basic hands-on introduction to 3D design and printing. We'll use iPads and the PrintShop app to design a simple 3D object. You'll have a choice of designs: including a letter block, a bracelet, a ring, a vase, or a medal. We'll also explore some of the amazing ways that 3D printing is currently being used and its possible applications in the not too distant future. Participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Registration required.
*While we won't have time to print your final product during the class, you'll be able to pick up your 3D design at a later date.
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Ridgefield Folk with Nina Et Cetera
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 Sunday, June 28, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Folk Concert
Join us for a concert of American music with Nina Et Cetera. The program includes music by Johnny Cash, Billie Holiday, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee, Gershwin and many others.The instrumentation includes guitar, vocals, bass, percussion, harmonica, and much more. The program includes a sprinkling of anecdotes which highlight the diversity and rich history of American music ranging from jazz, blues and gospel to folk, rock and roll and much more! www.ninaetcetera.com
Free tickets are available at the door on the day of the show starting at 1:00 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM. This program is part of the Library's Every Hero Has a Story Adult Summer Reading program made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library.
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Summer Reading Is Underway!
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Summer Reading Programs for preschoolers, elementary students, teens and adults run through August 9th.
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Tuesday, June 23, 12 noon
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers
Kids going into grades 4 - 6 get together for lunch to discuss the Nutmeg Award nominees. A different book will be discussed each week. Please bring a bag lunch. This week's book: Elvis and the Underdogs, by Jenny Lee. Registration required.
 Wednesday, June 24, 12 noon
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Bookworms
Readers going into 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's book: Heroes of the Surf, by Elisa Lynn Carbone. Bring your lunch and let's talk about books! Registration required.
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Jester Jim
Jester Jim performs a hilarious beat boxing and juggling performance. For children ages 5 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
No registration.
Thursday, June 25, 10:15 AM
Leir 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, 11:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Art Explorers for Grades K & 1
Children going into Kindergarten and first grade are invited to explore different types of art including watercolor, collage, printmaking and others.
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Hometown Heroes
Children in grades Kindergarten and older are invited to meet local heroes and hear their stories.
Thursday, 11:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Heroes & Heroines for Grades 2 & 3
Children going into grades 2 & 3 are invited to explore different types of heroes and make a craft or special activity about the heroes.
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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Summer Time for Teens
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Tuesday, June 23, 3:00 PM
Dimitri's Diner
Middle School Critics Attention people going into grades 6 - 8! Let's meet at Dimitri's! You bring money to pay for your food, I'll bring along news of not-yet-published books. We'll all snack and talk about whatever books we enjoy (or dislike!).It's not a traditional book club. We share whatever we've been reading and enjoying lately. No registration.
 Tuesday, June 23, 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.
Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Ellis Family Teen Center Anything Can Happen Wednesday Drop in and see what's going on - something different each week of Summer Reading. Some weeks we'll create with technology, some weeks we'll write poetry, some weeks we'll play a game. Drop in program, no registration needed. Come in & stay for as long as you like; leave when you want. This week: superhero bingo! With Hershey kisses. Thursday, June 25, 3:00 PM Dimitri's Diner High School Critics
Attention people going into grades 9-12! Let's meet at Dimitri's! You bring money to pay for your food, I'll bring along news of not-yet-published books. We'll all snack and talk about whatever media we enjoy (or dislike!). It's not a traditional book club. We share whatever we've been reading, watching, or playing and enjoying lately. No registration.
 Friday, June 26, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center Maker Camp
Don't just consumer, create! As a Make Magazine Maker Camp affiliate, we'll create something different each week of Summer Reading. Drop in program, no registration needed. Come in & stay for as long as you like; leave when you want. This week: we'll explore chemical reactions with Mentos™ and cola.
Check out the info above about the Superhero MOOC, Makerbot 3D Design workshop and Ridgefield Folk concert!
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