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Weekend Schedule Notes
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Computer System Maintenance
Our computer systems will be offline from 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 10 to noon on Sunday the 11th for a scheduled upgrade. During this time there will be no access to our circulation systems (including the My Account feature) and catalog. Some online databases and other digital services that require a library barcode number for log-in may also be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to improved functioning after the upgrade is complete.
Library Open Monday
The Library will be open its regular hours Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM over the Columbus Day weekend. Celebrate the holiday with a trip to the Library!
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Alice in Wonderland Museum Trip Wednesday
|  There are still a few spots available for our field trip to the Morgan Library and Museum in NYC this Wednesday to see the special exhibit Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland.
We will leave Ridgefield at 8:30 AM and return by around 5:30 PM. We will have the privilege of a special tour led by exhibit curator Carolyn Vega, plus a docent-guided peek at some of the Morgan's permanent exhibits. A mid-day break of several hours will allow time for sightseeing, shopping and lunch at the Museum's cafe or elsewhere in the neighborhood (lunch is not included in the ticket price).
A $40 per person charge covers museum entry and round-trip transportation. Purchase your tickets here or contact Lesley Lambton at 203-438-2282 x11013 by the end of the day on Tuesday to reserve a spot. |
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Economics of the Modern Family Continues
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Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
Main Program Room
Seminar: Finding Financial and Domestic Stability
Join us for the second of a two-part seminar series The Economics of the Modern Family: Finding Financial and Domestic Stability, which is co-sponsored by the the Brown Bag Network and the Library.
Part Two (October 7) - Please register.
- Divorce: Protecting your Financial Future -Barbara Mc Mahon( Merrill Lynch)
- Long Term Care: The unspoken truths and costs of Life Insurance & Long Term Care - Vince Antonucci, CLTC, (Nationwide Insurance)
- Tax Planning: Strategic Essentials -Candace Schrull (Reynolds & Rowella)
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The Levins Play Sunday
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 Sunday, October 11, 2:00 PMMain Program Room
Ridgefield Folk: The Levins
The contemporary folk duo The Levins (leVINNS) offers harmony-driven acoustic music that is warm and uplifting without skating over life's complexities. Their music connects on a universal level with a lighthearted depth and celebrates our common humanity.
"Somewhere between Jackie & Roy, Lou & Peter Berryman, and Kim & Reggie Harris lie the Levins. The songwriting is alluring, the vocals seem like one-blended, their playing and stage presence just perfect. In the pantheon of husband-wife duos, in any genre of music, run the tape and see....this duo is how it is done." ~Vance Gilbert
Tickets are free thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and can be picked up starting at 1:00 PM on the day of the show. Doors open at 1:30 PM, and the show starts at 2:00 PM.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Map Thief by Michael Blanding
Thursday, October 8, 3:00 PM
Founders Hall Founders Hall Book Group Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Open to all members of Founders Hall. Ask at the Founders Hall Main Desk for copies of the book.
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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Tech Topics: iPads, 3D Printing
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Tuesday, October 6, 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.
Thursday, October 8, 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.
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Ridgefield Writers Guild
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Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Writers Guild
The Guild's mssion 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.
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Shutterbugs Monthly Meeting
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Saturday, October 10, 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.
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Nutmeg Nibblers and Junior Critics Join Forces
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 Wednesday, October 7, 4:30 PM Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers/Junior Critics
Calling all Nutmeg Nibblers in 4th & 5th grade! It's time to read the three titles we didn't get to discuss over the summer and we're inviting the Junior Critics to join in the fun! This month's title: The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond by Brenda Woods. Snacks will be served! Please register.
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Drawing Workshop with "Alice" Author & Illustrator
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 Saturday, October 10, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Author Visit and Drawing Workshop Jamison Odone is the author and illustrator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, an original stick figure representation of the classic story. This workshop will introduce children ages 6 to 10 to the story and provide an opportunity to create a mural with the author. Registration required.
This program is offered as part of "Curiouser & Curiouser", the Library's celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and is made possible by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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Date Change for Reading Is a Family Affair
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 Please note NEW DATE for Family Book Discussion Thursday, November 19, 5:30 PM @ the Library Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - retold and illustrated by Jamison Odone. Reading Is a Family Affair is a parent and child book discussion for children in grades 3 - 5. A pizza dinner will be served before the discussion. Registration is in person in Children's Services beginning October 21. A $5 per person deposit is collected at the time of registration that will be refunded when the family attends the program.
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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 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. Please note: There is now only one session of Mother Goose.
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. Special guest this week: our very own Alice in Wonderland will share some of her favorites.
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Time for Teens
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Wednesday, October 7, 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 of each month. Drop in, no registration required, a different craft each month. This month: we'll make a pet ghost in a bottle!
 Saturday, October 10, 1:30 PM
Main Program Room Teen Trivia
If you are in grades 9 - 12, form a team and get ready to see how much trivia you know! Teams can have 3 to 6 people on them. We have space for 10 teams. Click here to register your team or to sign up to be placed on a team.
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