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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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Used Book Sale Friday - Monday
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The Friends of the Ridgefield Library annual fall used book sale continues October 23-26 in the Lower Level Gallery (limited children's books).
Friday, October 23, 10:00 AM - noon $10 entry (free to Friends members)
Friday, October 23, noon - 8:00 PM Free admission
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Half price!
Monday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $5/bag - Bring your own bag
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National Friends of Libraries Week October 18-24
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Camp Snooze Is Coming Soon!
|  November 7-8 for boys November 14-15 for girls Don't miss the popular 4th grade sleepover! It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind the scenes at the Library.
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YA Author Peter Lerangis Visits Tuesday
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 Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 PM
Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane
Author Talk: Peter Lergangis
New York Times-bestselling author Peter Lerangis will visit us and answer questions.
People in grades 6 and up are invited to come chat with him and get books signed.
Co-sponsored by the Library, ERMS PTO, SRMS PTO and The Ridgefield Theater Barn.
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Met Opera Otello in HD @ The Playhouse
|  Friday, October 23, 2:30 PM Ridgefield Playhouse Metropolitan Opera in HD: Otello Verdi's masterpiece, inspired by Shakespeare's play and matching it in tragic intensity. Director Bartlett Sher probes the Moor's dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast including tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko plays the doomed Otello.
The Library is pleased to join the Ridgefield Playhouse in bringing to Ridgefield great stories, told through opera, ballet and drama by the greatest performing companies in the world - the Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre of London. Come to the Library to learn more about the history of these masterworks and their creators, then experience extraordinary performances on the big screen in HD @ the Playhouse.
Ridgefield Library cardholders receive the Playhouse member discount price of $20 on tickets to these HD cultural series - just show your card at the box office. College students pay only $15 and students 18 and under attend FREE, so introduce your favorite young person to these classics. Contact the Playhouse at 203-438-5795 or www.ridgefieldplayouse.org for information and tickets. |
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RMAC Fall Fling on Friday
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 Friday, October 23, 4:00 - 6:00 PM On the Library Lawn RMAC Fall Fling
Ridgefield Music and Art Center (RMAC) celebrates fall with music, art and refreshments on the Library lawn. Drop by on your way to the Friends book sale!
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Tech Topics: Ancestry.com, Twitter, Historical New York Times
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Monday, October 19, 2:30 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Intro to Ancestry.com and MyHeritage
Join us for an introductory session on how to use the online genealogy tools Ancestry and MyHeritage. We will be using the 1940 Federal Census as our starting point. This introduction is led by Adult Services Librarian Mary Lee. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:30 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
How to Build Your Business on Twitter in 14 Minutes a Day with Kate Fitzpatrick
Not only is Twitter a great tool to communicate with your clients, answer support questions, drive traffic to your website or blog, and engage in different conversations happening online, it is also a great network to meet and cultivate potential clients, leads, brand ambassadors and promotional partners. If you're interested in learning how you can use Twitter for yourself and/or your company, including how and when to use hashtags, Kate Fitzpatrick can show you how to do this in just fourteen minutes a day. Registration required.
Friday, October 23, 1:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Exploring the Historical New York Times Learn how to search this online archive. With full text of the newspaper starting from the first issue in 1851, this is a treasure trove of historical information and a great resource for anyone including history buffs, students, and genealogists. Registration required.
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Randolph Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Ancient Light by John Banville
No registration - new readers welcome any time at Library book discussion.
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Books Available for Upcoming Discussions
|  Copies are now available for check-out at the Circulation Desk of books scheduled for discussion later this fall. Pick up yours and register today.
Curiouser and Curiouser The Annotated Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass Discussion on November 10, 7:00 PM @ the Library
Books Building Bridges J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
Discussions on November 18, 6:00 PM @ Ridgefield High School and November 23, 6:00 PM @ the Library
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Jamison Odone "Alice in Wonderland" Exhibit
|  October 17 - November 22 Ruggles Fine Arts Reading Room
Art Exhibit by Jamison Odone A selection of 40 pen and ink illustrations by illustrator Jamison Odone from his recently reissued Alice in Wonderland, Stick-figuratively Speaking. This 150th anniversary edition is Lewis Carroll's tale of Alice, completely illustrated in stick figures. Publishers Weekly had this to say about Odone's rendition of Carroll's story, "Odone's retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reinvents the world...with all the whimsy and wonder of a child chasing a mysterious white rabbit. Mixing text with stick figure illustrations, Odone's lighthearted take on the characters is refreshing; it allows the story to breathe and see itself in a new and magical way." |
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Harry Potter Book Club
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 Wednesday, October 21, 4:30 PM Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grade!
Join Branchville Elementary School's Library Media Specialist Mrs. Tichey- Staack, Barlow Mountain Elementary School's Library Media Specialist Mrs. Cerrato, East Ridge MIddel School Media Specialist Ms. Inserra, our Teen Services Librarian Geri Diorio and Children's Librarian Mary Beth Rassulo to read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
This month we'll be discussing chapters 1-4, so please read those before we get together. Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.
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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.
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