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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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Where's Waldo?
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In Ridgefield throughout July you can find him at the Library and 24 other locations around town.
Pick up your passport at Books on the Common and start searching today!
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 PM Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman
Thursday, July 9, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall Media Room
Founders Hall Book Discussion
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Open to all members of Founders Hall.
No registration - new readers always welcome at Library book discussions.
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, July 8 , 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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Journaling Workshop with Kathy Coe
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Thursday, July 9, 10:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Art of Journaling Workshop with Kathy Coe
Artist Kathy Coe will teach you how to create your own unique and personalized handmade journal, as well as show you how to use mixed media to explore the Art Journaling process. Work with watercolors, pencils, images, pastels, ribbons, post cards and anything else you can think of. This workshop is all about expression, creativity, letting go, moving forward, remembering, and reflecting. There are no rules in Art Journaling, all you have to do is come and start journaling and let it take you where it will! A $5 materials fee will be collected at the door. Please register.
This program is part of the Every Hero Has a Story Adult Summer Reading program and is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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Tech Topics: 3D Printing and Animation
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Friday, July 10, 3:00 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.
Saturday, July 11, 10:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Introduction to 3D Animation Using Blender
Part 1 on Saturday, July 11 - Part 2 on Saturday, July 18.
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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Creative Workshops
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Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
The Writers Guild of Ridgefield Our mission is to offer writers in Fairfield and Westchester County a support forum that includes a general critique of works-in-progress, and the exchange of information and ideas on topics about writing.Established more than a decade ago, the Ridgefield Writers Guild is a time-honored organization of writers whose genres span literary fiction, essay, short and flash fiction, memoir, young adult, children's books and poetry. Email Linda Merlino at lindamerlino@sbcglobal.net or call 203-240-2243 for more information.
Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 PM
Dayton Program Room Playwrights Collective Monthly Meeting The 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, call 203-431-9850 or email info@ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
Saturday, July 11, 9:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Shutterbugs The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets monthly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or email ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips. Saturday, July 11, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Memoir Writing Group
Monthly session will include advice from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. No registration. Please contact Eileen O'Halloran, eohalloran509@gmail.com or 914-441-8092 for more information. |
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New Comic Art Exhibit in The Gallery
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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.
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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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Tuesday, July 7, 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: Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver. Registration required.
Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
World Class Frisbee Show
Freestyle Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur will educate, entertain and motivate with a captivating Frisbee show for children ages 5 and older. Todd will teach new ways to learn Frisbee skills including basic tricks, catches and combinations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. 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.
Monday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Craft Makers
Kids going into grades 3 - 5 are invited to be makers and create crafts. A different project will be completed to take home each week.
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: ROAR therapy dog Bacon and his owner.
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.
Saturday, 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.
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Summer Time for Teens
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Monday, July 6, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Crafternoons
Drop in every Monday during Summer Reading for crafts!
This week: we'll make lava lamps! Groovy! No registration needed. Come in & stay for as long as you like; leave when you want.
Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 7, 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 8, 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: We'll take book face pictures. Thursday, July 9, 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 10, 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: Make a no-magnet motor.
Check out the info above about 3D printing and animation workshops. |
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