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You can support these and other Library services with a tax-deductible donation to the Library's Annual Appeal. You can mail your check or
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Ridgefield Library Comic Con Coming this Saturday!
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It's the first ever Ridgefield Library Comic Convention, coming July 25th! Watch the trailer above for a sneak preview or click here to learn more. All free - no preregistration!
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Author Talk: The Limits of Endurance with Jennifer Pharr Davis
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 Monday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk - The Extra Mile: Exploring the Limits of Endurance with Jennifer Pharr Davis
In this talk Jennifer Pharr Davis offers a riveting account of overcoming the odds and setting the 46-day, 47-mile-per-day Appalachian Trail record. She honestly relays the internal and external struggles of trying to maximize her miles and her potential. This is an inspired tale of determination, endurance, and teamwork. If you want to be motivated to do more than you ever thought possible, this is the talk for you.
Jennifer is the owner and founder of Blue Ridge Hiking Company. Her adventures have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and on NPR's Talk of the Nation. She has appeared on national television shows such as CNN Headline News, Fox and Friends, the CBS Early Show and the 700 Club. Jennifer has been named Blue Ridge Outdoors Person of the Year and a National Geographic Adventurer of the year. Her Appalachian Trail record was voted Ultrarunning Magazine's Female Performance of 2011. Copies of her book The Extra Mile
will be available for sale and signing at the event. Please register.
The program is presented by the Library and Run Like a Mother 5K and is part of the Noreen L. Papa - Mothers: Live Your Life series. It is also part of the Library's adult summer reading program, Every Hero Has a Story, that is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 AM
Randolph Room
A.M. Book Group
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
No registration - new readers always welcome at Library book discussions.
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, July 22 , 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 Deanne Mincer.
Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Tech Topics: Instagram, Mango and 3D Printing
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Tuesday, July 21, 12 noon
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Intro to Instagram
Instagram is a free and simple way to share your life and keep up with other people. Take a picture or video, then customize it with filters and creative tools. Post it on Instagram and share instantly on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more-or send it directly as a private message. Find people to follow based on things you're into, and be part of an inspirational community. Please register.
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Learn a Language Using Mango
Want to learn a new language or traveling this summer and want to brush-up on your skills? Come to this overview of Mango, which provides online interactive learning for over 60 languages. All you need is a Ridgefield Library card to get started. Registration recommended.
Thursday, July 23, 3:30 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.
Comic Con on Saturday will include several programs on 3D printing and animation. Get all the details.
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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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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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Monday, July 20, 11:30 AM
Main Program Room
Turtle Dance Concert
Turtle Dance Music will perform a lively interactive concert for families with little superheros ages 5 and under. Children are invited to dress as their favorite superhero. No registration.
 Tuesday, July 21, 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: One Dog and his Boy by Eva Ibbotson. Registration required.
 Wednesday, July 22, 12 noon
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Bookworms Book Club
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: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Gibbs Davis. Bring your lunch and let's talk about books! Registration required.
Wednesday, July 22, 5:00 PM Main Program Room Ridgefield Kids Got Talent Show Ridgefield's got talent and this is your chance to show it! Children ages 5 and older are invited to perform their talent on the library's stage. Performances are around 5 minutes and choices could include dancing, singing, magic tricks, comedy and more. Sign up in person at the Children's Services desk and give a little preview of your performance. Families are invited to enjoy this most special event. Registration required in person. Thursday, July 23, 2:00 PM Leir Children's Program Room Code Like a Superhero for Grades 2 and 3
Learn to code using our iPads. We've got some great apps loaded onto them to get you started! Be a coding Super Hero! Registration required.
Saturday, July 25, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ridgefield Library Comic Con! There's something for all ages. See all the details.
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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: Mike Principi, the "Hot Dog Guy.".
Thursday, 10:15 AM
Main Program Room
Silly Song Sing Along
Edward Leonard will lead preschoolers ages 2 - 4 in songs and silliness! Children are accompanied by an adult.
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
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Summer Time for Teens
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Monday, July 20, 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 superhero magnets. No registration needed. Come in & stay for as long as you like; leave when you want.
Tuesday, July 21, 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 21, 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 22, 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 have a super amazing race. Thursday, July 23, 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 24, 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: Create some special effects with green screen technology.
Saturday is Comic Con! There's something for all ages. See all the details. |
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