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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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Weather Closings and Cancellations
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Skillsbox Business Networking Event
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 Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 PM Main Program Room Skillsbox: Tools for Business Success - Information and Networking Event Join us as we continue our Skillsbox series, a series of workshops and programs designed to help small businesses, home-based professionals and entrepreneurs not only survive but thrive. Staff from Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and members of the Western CT chapter of SCORE will kick off a new series of Skillsbox programs with a short information session, where each organization will outline the many resources it has to help small businesses and entrepreneurs. A networking reception will follow. Come find out what these local organizations can do to help your business! Please register.
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Coloring for Adults
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Friday, January 8, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Coloring for Adults
Coloring for adults is all the rage and has been shown as a great way to foster relaxation and creativity. Drop in between 1:00 and 3:00 PM to color and chat. We'll provide all the materials you need, plus coffee and tea. Registration recommended.
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Community Sing-Along Sunday
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Sunday, January 10, 3:00 PM
Main Program Room
Let's Sing! A Community Sing-Along Join us for a community sing-along in the spirit of Pete Seeger that will take place every other month at the Library. Members of the public are encouraged to bring friends, family and portable instruments for an uplifting, shared musical experience. Musical hosts are Edwin Taylor, Faith Ferry, and Deborah Katchko-Gray. For more information contact cantordebbie@gmail.com.No registration.
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National Theatre in HD: Coriolanus
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 Friday, January 8, 6:30 PM Ridgefield Playhouse National Theatre in HD: Coriolanus Starring Tom Hiddleston
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 for information and tickets.
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Tuesday, January 5, 7:00 PM Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough (December 1, Chapters 1 to 11, January 5, Chapters 12 to end)
Thursday, January 7, 10:30 AM Please note new time Randolph Room Murder by the Book The Book Seller by Mark Pryor
No registration required for Library book discussion groups. New readers always welcome! Check at the Circulation Desk for copies of the selected titles, or purchase at a special book club discount at Books on the Common.
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Writers and Photographers Meet
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Tuesday, January 5, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
The Writers Guild of Ridgefield Our mission 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 about this monthly meeting.Saturday, January 9, 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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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
Mother Goose is a language enrichment program for "walkers" ages 12 months through age 2 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. 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. This week's featured title: Three Little Birds, in conjunction with the performance of the stage production at the Ridgefield Playhouse on January 16th.
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Time for Teens
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Wednesday, January 6, 4:30 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Crafternoon
People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to come get their craft on.
Drop in, no registration required - a different craft each month. This month we'll make amazing bookmarks, in conjunction with a community art project at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
EXTRA! Don't miss Tom Hiddleston as Coriolanus in the National Theater production in HD at the Playhouse on Friday evening. Details above!
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