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Celebrate your Freedom to Read during Banned Books Week
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September 27 - October 3 is Banned Books Week. We invite you to celebrate your freedom to read by visiting the Ridgefield Library and checking out one of the many classics and favorites that have been challenged or banned over the years. Click on the arrow below to see some of our staff's choices. And don't miss Thursday's read-a-thon of that notorious banned book, The Catcher in the Rye. |
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The Catcher in the Rye Read-a-thon
|  Thursday, October 1, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Main Program Room
Catcher in the Rye Read-a-thon
On Thursday, October 1st, the Library and Ridgefield High School are jointly hosting a read-a-thon of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. This is being done in conjunction with Books Building Bridges, an intergenerational reading project modeled on some of the activities that have been part of past Big Reads.
The beginning-to-end reading out loud of Salinger's classic will begin at the high school at 9 AM with RHS principal Dr. Stacey Gross, continue throughout the school day with students and teachers reading, and then finish up at the Library from 3:00 PM until done (around 5 or so). We invite you to drop by the Main Program Room in the afternoon to listen or to read a few pages yourself. Readers are also welcome to visit the school during the day to participate. If you are interested in taking part as a reader either at the library or at the school, please contact Mary Rindfleisch at 203-438-2282 x11009 or mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary.org. |
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Big Fire: Big School with Jack Sanders
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 Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Big Fire: Big School: An Illustrated Talk with Jack Sanders
The Great Fire of 1895 changed not only the face of the village, but probably also the quality of education of Ridgefield children. Historian and author Jack Sanders will touch on how Ridgefield children were taught in one-room schoolhouses for two centuries, and how the arrival of affluent "summer people" and the 1895 fire brought modern education to the town - even though no schools were destroyed in the big blaze. The talk, using more than 70 old images, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Grammar School, now commonly called "the old high school" or "Venus Office Building," on East Ridge. Please register.
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The Narcissist You Know with Dr. Joseph Burgo
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Thursday, October 1, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk: The Narcissist You Know with Dr. Joseph Burgo
Clinical psychologist Dr. Joseph Burgo will share insights from his new book, The Narcissist You Know: Defending Yourself Against Extreme Narcissists in an All-About-Me Age. After highlighting how today's social media and selfie-obsessed culture fuel self-absorption, Dr. Burgo will discuss how unchecked narcissism can create conflict and lead to bullying, harassment and other interpersonal problems. Dr. Aaron Krasner from Silver Hill Hospital will be on hand to discuss the ins and outs of adolescent narcissism, helping parents to understand the narcissism that typically accompanies the adolescent years as well as signs that a teen is becoming too self-absorbed or impacted by the narcissism of peers. Liz Jorgensen, director and counselor at Insight Counseling in Ridgefield, will serve as moderator and offer tips for parents on how to help their children and teens cope effectively.
Joseph Burgo, PhD, is a respected clinical psychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy, including marriage and family counseling, for more than 30 years. He has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic and USA Today, and blogs frequently for Psychology Today. In addition, Dr. Bruno maintains a popular psychology website, afterpsychotherapy.com, and is the author of social psychology books The Hero as Narcissist and Why Do I Do That?: Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways They Shape Our Lives.
Copies of The Narcissist You Know will be available for sale and signing after the event. This event is also co-sponsored by Books on the Common. Please register.
This event kicks off a new series of talks designed to help parents navigate the often-complicated waters of child-rearing Entitled Parenting the Selfie Generation: Raising Successful Adults, the series is a joint collaboration between Ridgefield Public Schools, the Ridgefield Council of PTAs, Project Resilience, Silver Hill Hospital and the Ridgefield Library.
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To Whom I May Concern Theater Program
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 Sunday, October 4, 2:00 PM Main Program Room
To Whom I May Concern
Join us for an interactive theater program designed to give voice to people who have recently been diagnosed with a progressive brain illness such as Alzheimer's disease. Using their own words and scripting, these individuals share their stories and experiences. People with Alzheimers and other dementias will share stories of how they live, laugh and love! You might be surprised! You will be moved! You won't think of dementia the same way again! A lively discussion will follow the performance. For more information about To Whom I May Concern visit towhomimayconcern.org. This program is co-sponsored by the Library, RVNA and Stephens Leader's Network. Please register.
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Tech Topics: iPads, Pinterest, 3D Printing
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Monday, September 28, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
iPad Tips and Tricks
Discover how to be more productive and have more fun with with your iPad. We'll share our favorite tips and tricks and hope you'll share some of yours. Please register.Tuesday, September 29, 10:30 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
How to Build Your Profile on Pinterest in 14 Minutes a Day with Kate Fitzpatrick
Pinterest launched at a time when text updates dominated social media, but it wasn't long before the image-centric service skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Only two years after its debut, Pinterest was named the third most popular social network in the U.S., directly behind social giants Facebook and Twitter.
Now celebrating its fifth year, the popular discovery, sharing, and storage tool is a social staple for consumers and brands alike. If you're interested in learning more about how you can use Pinterest for yourself and/or your company, Kate Fitzpatrick can show you how to do this in just fourteen minutes a day. In this hands-on, 60-minute presentation, Kate will walk you through the essentials of an optimized Pinterest profile, offering tips and suggestions you can implement immediately. She will then outline her 14 Minutes a Day structure for making new connections, displaying your personality, finding beautiful photos and creating organized vision boards. Please register.
Wednesday, September 30, 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM Donofrio Family Technology Center 3D Printing Group - Organizational Meeting
Interested in becoming part of the Library's 3D printing community? This is an opportunity for "makers" of all ages to come together to collaborate on creating and printing their own 3D designs. Come to one of our organizational meetings to find out more about this new bimonthly meet-up group.Participants under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
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Final Week of Garden Lunch & Readings
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 Wednesday, September 30 , 12:30 - 2:00 PMThe 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: Tom Martin.
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, October 1, 1:00 PM
Randolph Room
Murder by the Book
Baltimore Blues by Laura Lippman
No registration required for Library book discussions. New readers always welcome. Inquire at the Circulation Desk about obtaining copies of the chosen titles or purchase at a special discount at Books on the Common. |
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Memoir Writing Group
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Saturday, October 3, 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 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.
Wednesday, 11:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Baby & Me
Finger plays and songs for newborns through age 12 months with a caregiver. Parents of infants are invited to network with each other.
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Just 3s!
A program just for the three year old including stories, songs and a short film. Children may attend alone or with an adult.
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
|  Tuesday, September 29, 4:30-5:30 PM Kellen Family Children's Program Room Middle School Critics
People in grades 6 - 8 chat about books, movies, plays, music, games, and more.The Library will provide snacks, you bring your opinions about whatever media you've been consuming lately! Drop in program, no registration required.
NB High schoolers - don't miss the Catcher in the Rye read-a-thon on Thursday, described above.
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