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There's Still Time to Show your Support
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 Our fiscal year ends on Tuesday, June 30th, but there is still time for you to show your support of your favorite Library with a contribution to the Annual Appeal. We only get a portion of our operating budget from the town and rely on private donations to provide your favorite programs and services. Make your contribution online now before midnight on Tuesday to be counted in the 2014-2015 Annual Report of donors. Thanks for your support!
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Holiday Hours
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 The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day.
Also, the Library is now on its summer schedule, which means that we will be closed on Sundays until after Labor Day.
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Author Talk with Betty Lischke
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 Monday, June 29, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Betty Lischke
Ridgefielder Bette Lischke (known as Cathy Hanlon in her Ridgefield High School days) will be at the Library to discuss her recently released debut novel, In the Waters of Time.
In the Waters of Time sweeps readers from the fresh air of the New England coast, to the claustrophobic, squalid quarters of an Irish immigrant ship and back, in a transformational tale that explores the power of attraction across lives - and the possibilities for love in the present when the waters of time recede. The author presently lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband Jerry Lischke. Books will be available for sale and signing thanks to Books on the Common.
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Tech Topics: 3D Printing and Animation
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Tuesday, June 30, 1:00 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.
Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 PM
Donofrio Family technology Center
Introduction to 3D Animation Using Blender
Part 1 on Tuesday, June 30 - Part 2 on Tuesday, July 7.
Ever wonder how movies are made with all those really cool special effects? We will work with animation tools like Key Frame Animation of simple objects, Dope Sheets, Time Lines and Graphical Editors to become familiar with the basics. Using Blender 3D, we will discover some of the elemental building blocks to see how it is all done. Previous experience with Blender 3D or other 3D animation software is beneficial, but not necessary.
This is a two part hands-on 3D Animation Design Workshop. The class is led by Chris Iorillo. The second part will take place on Saturday, July 18. Please only register if you are able to attend both session. This program is aimed at teens and adults. Anyone under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 Joe Keller, The Garden of Ideas own Renaissance man, wordsmith and Master Gardener, 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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Book Discussions this Week
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 Thursday, July 2, 1:00 PM Randolph Room
Murder by the Book
Skeleton Key by Jane Haddam
No registration - new readers always welcome at Library book discussions.
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New Comic Art Exhibit Opens Wednesday
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Bill Walko, the artist and owner behind the web comic The Hero Biz, will exhibit a selection of his comic art at the Library during July.
Bill Walko is a man with several secret identities. Illustrator. Designer. Writer. Strategist. With over 15 years experience, he's adopted many different guises working with with a variety of agencies in the greater New York City area. And in that time, he's lent his expertise to a wide variety of marketing projects from print to multimedia to radio to television. But comic book fans know Bill best as the creator, writer and artist of The Hero Business, a self-published comic that playfully pokes fun at super-hero tropes. The strip has received accolades from Bleeding Cool, io9.com, Comic Book Resources and Comic News Insider, among others. The series was also nominated for "Favorite Webcomic" in the 2012 Comic Buyers Guide Fan Awards Poll and recently completed a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign.
As part of the Ridgefield Library Comic Con he will also give a presentation about webcomics - what they are, how they began, how they are growing in popularity and about his successful use of Kickstarter, the online funding platform, on Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 AM.
This exhibit is part of the Library's Every Hero Has a Story summer reading program that is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library.
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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. Join us even if you didn't attend the first session.
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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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 30, 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: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Registration required.
Wednesday, July 1, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Cartooning Workshop
Cartoonist Rick Stromoski will inspire children to create their own comics just like in the newspaper! Rick is the creator of the Soup to Nuts comics. Participants ages 5 and older are asked to bring a pencil and drawing pad. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
Thursday, July 2, 2:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Scratch: Code Like a Superhero for kids going into 4th & 5th grade
Be a coding Super Hero using Scratch! Join Children's Services Librarian Mary Beth Rassulo to learn how to code using MIT's SCRATCH. See how much fun coding can be! Registration required for each session.
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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.
Monday, 6:00 PM Leir Children's Program Room PJ Storytime Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 are invited to wear their PJs to the library to hear stories and see a short film all about nightime. Accompanying adults may attend.
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. This week: Police Chief John Roche.
Thursday, 10:15 AM
Leir Children's program Room
Little Birds Preschool Music & Movement
Children ages 2 - 5 are invited to a music and movement experience with Little Birds Music school. Adults are welcome to accompany children.
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.
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Summer Time for Teens
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Tuesday, June 30, 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 30, 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, July 1, 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: Make your own mini-comics Wednesday, July 1, 3:30-6:30 PM Leir Children's Program Room Robotic Superheroes Join Sleepy Hollow Middle School Teacher Mike Garguilo to learn how to build and program robots. You'll work in teams to take your robot through a Superhero Challenge board to defeat the Super Villains! For kids going into 6th-8th grade. Registration required. ~* LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program." Thursday, July 2, 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, July 3, 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: Learn about 3D printing.
Check out the info above about the Superhero MOOC and 3D printing and animation workshops.
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