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Schedule Notes
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 The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
Sunday opening hours 1:00 - 5:00 PM return starting September 13th.
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Grand Opening of the Store @ Ridgefield Library
|  Sunday, September 13, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Bossidy Commons & Circulation Desk Grand Opening Join us to to explore our new line of library-themed items for gift-giving and personal use, from book bags to flash drives, note cards to blank journal books. We'll have balloons, refreshments, prizes and promotions all afternoon so drop in anytime. Get a preview of the store's inventory on our website. All items are available for purchase by cash, check or credit card at the Circulation Desk, and proceeds support the Library's annual operations. |
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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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College Admissions Series Kicks Off this Week
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 Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room @ Ridgefield Library
College Admissions Speaker Series:
Uniqueness in an Applicant Pool of Sameness with Mr. Kerr Ramsay, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, High Point University.
The Ridgefield Library is excited to co-sponsor the Wooster School College Admissions Speaker Series for 2015 to bring in professionals from a diverse pool of excellent colleges and universities to look at the complex college selection, application and funding process from different perspectives, helping local students and their parents think more deeply about how to best match their search with who they are and the experience they would like to have in college.
Three of the series events will occur at the Ridgefield Library and four will occur at Wooster School. The Library events are open to the public and seats can be reserved through the Library website. Limited seating is available to the general public for the events at Wooster School and can be reserved by calling (203) 830-3900. Learn more about the series.
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Betty Jones: The Music in My Life
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Thursday, September 10, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Book Talk: The Music in My Life
Doug Jones will discuss The Music In My Life, the autobiography of his wife of over 60 years, the opera singer Betty Jones. B etty was born into a middle class African American family in Plainfield, NJ and then went on to study art at Sarah Lawrence College. She met her husband and moved to Wilton, CT where the couple still live. The Music in My Life tells how, at the age of 41, she went from singing in the Wilton Congregational Church choir to singing professionally with the Seattle Opera, the New York City Opera and with many more of the world's finest opera companies. She has had many principal soprano roles including Aida, Tosca and Turandot and has performed around the world in Australia, Mexico, Italy, England and Germany. She was also the first soloist with The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra not long after it was founded. Her farewell to opera came when she performed Odabella in Attila for the City Opera in 1982, following the discovery of her hearing loss. Please register. |
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Ridgefield Folk Returns with Hayley Reardon
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Sunday, September 13, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Folk: Hayley Reardon
"Brilliantly moving folk/pop with a lyrical depth and soul" - Performer Magazine
At the age of 17, Hayley Reardon is already a knowing troubadour. About her latest release, Blurt Magazine writes, "Wayfindings makes it clear that her stardom is all but assured." American Songwriter Magazine refers to "Numb and Blue," the lead single off the album, as "a melancholy little masterpiece." With a voice that is distinctively rich and a contemplative sincerity in her songwriting, Reardon has far much in common with Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams, boasting a lyrical and melodic weight far beyond her years. Hayley has spent the past five years sharing the stage with acts like Tom Rush, Peter Yarrow, Buskin & Batteau and opening for the likes of Lori McKenna, Susan Werner, Peter Mulvey and Catie Curtis. She won the Boston Folk Festival Songwriting contest at only 12 years old.
Ridgefield Folk is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library. Free tickets are available at the door from 1:00 PM on the day of the show. Doors open at 1:30, and the show starts at 2:00 PM.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Thursday, September 10, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall
Founders Hall Book Discussion
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Open to all members of Founders Hall - no registration.
Coming in October - Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman |
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Tech Topics: Tinkercad, Hoopla. Instagram
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Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Series
3D Printing Using Tinkercad A hands-on 3D Design Workshop for those who are looking for a simple online modeling tool. The class is led by Chris Iorillo. Wednesday, September 9, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Donofrio Family Technology Center Getting Started with Hoopla Hoopla is the Library's newest digital resource. Access thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available for mobile and online access to Ridgefield library card holders. Drop-in anytime between 1 and 2:30 PM for help in getting started!
Friday, September 11, 1:00 PM 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. Please register.
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Weekly Garden Lunch & Reading
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 Wednesday, September 9 , 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 Martha Rhodes.
Cost: $5, excludes lunch, CSA members $3. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Playwrights and Photographers Meet
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Wednesday, September 9, 6:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Playwrights' Collective
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, contact 203-431-9850 or info@ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Shutterbugs
The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets 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.
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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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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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