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It's Computer Science Education Week
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 December 7-13 is Computer Science Education Week, and we're celebrating with lots of ways for you to learn about coding, no matter your age or experience level. The Hour of Code is an interactive online introduction to computer programming. Ridgefield kids are doing it in the schools - here's your chance!You can try it yourself at ridgefieldcodes.org or take advantage of our Open Coding Lab sessions in the Donofrio Family Technology Center, where a staff person will be available to help you get started. Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Stop by on Saturday, December 12 between 1:00 and 4:00 PM for our STEAM Showcase to see all the cool coding activities being done at the Library and at the public and private schools in town. Raffle prizes, demos, 3D printing, robotics and more!
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Survivors Swing Band Sunday
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Sunday, December 13, 2:00 PM 
Main Program Room
Concert: Survivors Swing Band
The Survivors Swing Band is a 7-piece professional jazz band comprised of thirteen instruments: piano, guitar, banjo, soprano alto, tenor and baritone saxes, clarinet, trumpet, cornet, baritone horn, string bass, percussion and a vocalist.
The Survivors Swing Band, based in Connecticut, plays classic melodies from an era gone by, hot tunes and soothing ballads of the Swing Era-plus many of the wonderful melodies from the two decades that followed. People were dancing in the aisles the last time they performed here so take a trip down memory lane and enjoy classic songs this lively band keeps alive and kicking! Please register.
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Seasonal Crafting Workshops
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Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 PM 
Dayton Program Room
Creating Hats, Mittens and Scarves from Recycled Sweaters
Learn how to make mittens, hats or a scarf out of recycled sweaters. No prior experience needed -just the basics of threading a needle and a willingness to experiment. Participants will be provided with felted wool sweaters, patterns, thread and hands-on instruction. Sorry - Session registration and waiting list full.
Friday, December 11, 10:30 AM
Dayton Program Room
Holiday Card Printing Workshop
Art instructor Carol Solinger will show participants how to make their very own linoleum block stamp, which they will use to create custom printed holiday cards. All materials will be provided.
Dr. Carol Solinger earned a BFA in art from Tulane, BA in education from University of Maryland, MBA in marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and in 2015 she received her doctorate in art education. After traveling the world and working for AT&T, Nortel, and Qualcomm, Carol went back to her early training and became a high school art teacher. She specializes in printmaking, drawing, and watercolor painting. Please register.
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Creative Networking Groups Meet this Week
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Wednesday, December 9, 6:00 PM
Main Program Room
Playwrights' Collective Meeting
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, December 12, 9:00 AM Dayton Program Room The 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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2015-2016 Annual Appeal Underway
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Look for your letter in the mail, or click here to donate today online. Our town grant accounts for 70% of our operating budget. We need your help to make up the remaining 30% necessary to maintain the excellent library service you expect and deserve. Take a look at our 2014-2015 Annual Report to see what your contributions helped make possible last year. Thanks for your support.
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National Theatre and Met Opera in HD @ the Playhouse
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 Thursday, December 10, 12:00 noon
Ridgefield Playhouse
National Theatre: Jane Eyre
Sunday, December 13, 12:55 PM
Ridgefield Playhouse
Met Opera: The Magic Flute
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. 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 for information and tickets
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Concert for Young People Saturday
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 Saturday, December 12, 11:15 AM
Main Program Room
Gigi's Music and Movement
Children ages 6 and under will enjoy moving & grooving to Gigi and the Lend a Hand Band. Interactive original music will be performed on keyboard and guitar. No registration 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.
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
Time for 3s and 4s!
A program just for the three and four year olds including stories, songs and a short film. No registration. Children may attend alone or with an adult.
Friday, 11:00 AM
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 "Nutcracker" theme in conjunction with live performance of the ballet at the Ridgefield Playhouse next week.
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