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Sign Up Now for September 18 Spinraiser
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Like to bike? Join us at JoyRide Cycling Studio to raise money for the Library while enjoying an evening of spinning, refreshments, raffles and more. Space is limited and the deadline is September 13th, so check out the details today! |
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Last Call for the Community Mural
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The deadline is September 7th to recognize a family member or a favorite author on the Community Mural in the Gallery on the Library's Lower Level. Various sizes of book spines and silhouettes are available at donation levels starting at $150. Print a form here, pick one up at the Circulation Desk or contact Laureen Bubniak at lmbubniak@ridgefieldlibrary.org or 203-438-2282 x11029. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough
Thursday, September 3, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Murder by the Book
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King
No registration required for Library book discussions - new readers always welcome.
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Writers' Groups Meet
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Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
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.
Saturday, September 5, 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 at eohalloran509@gmail.com or 914-441-8092 for more information. |
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, September 2 , 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 Phil Demise Smith.
Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Suzanne Benton Exhibit Opens
|  September 3 - October 9 Lower Level Gallery Exhibit: From Paintings in Proust by Suzanne Benton Suzanne Benton's Proust-inspired works of art will be on view September 3 - October 9. Artist Suzanne Benton will also present an illustrated ARTalk on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM in the Library's Main Program Room about her two-year travelling odyssey studying the paintings and painters that Marcel Proust, the renowned French author, referenced (200+) in his early 20th century ground-breaking novel, In Search of Lost Time. Immediately after Benton's ARTalk there will be a reception from 3-4:30 in the Library's Lower Level Gallery.
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Children's Program Registration
|  Sign up September 1st through the 20th for fall pre-school and after school programs. We have a number of new offerings this fall for all ages. Many programs are offered on a drop-in basis, but some do require pre-registration on our website.
Most classes start the week of September 21. |
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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.
Thursday, 10:15 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Music & Movement with Nancy
Nancy Hershatter will lead preschoolers on an interactive musical adventure. For ages 2 - 5. Adults may accompany children.
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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Time for Teens
|  Wednesday, September 2, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ellis Family Teen Center Teen Crafternoon People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to come get their craft on the first Wednesday. Drop in, no registration required - a different craft each month. This month: we'll make shoemerangs with strawbees. |
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