January 18-24, 2016
In This Issue
Weather Closings and Cancellations
Navigating the Landscape of Care
ARTalk with Tapestry Artist Helena Hernmarck
Bolshoi Ballet in HD: The Taming of the Shrew
Book Discussions this Week
Tech Topics: Job Hunting Resources
Making STEAM: 3D Printing
Bookmarks Mark Ridgefield
Save the Date: Author Talk with Jane Bryant Quinn
Special Programs for Kids
Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs
Time for Teens

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Weather Closings and Cancellations
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Winter has finally arrived!  Please take a moment to review our weather closing and cancellation procedures so you're not left out in the cold (and snow).
Navigating the Landscape of Care
Thursday, January 21, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Navigating the Landscape of Care for You or a Loved One 
Join Leslie Alin Tewes, MPA - Healthcare and President, TewesCares Consulting & Advocacy and John Richards, MA Economics and Owner of FirstLight HomeCare of Fairfield Count, to learn the fundamentals you need to understand care options and how to navigate the care landscape:
During this seminar you will learn about:
  • Care options
  • All about in-home care
  • Costs and Payment Sources
  • Geriatric, Disability and Health Care Management and Advocacy
ARTalk with Tapestry Artist Helena Hernmarck
Sunday, January 24, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
ARTalk:  The Processing of Weaving a Commissioned Tapestry with Helena Hernmarck
Helena Hernmarck, internationally known and award-winning tapestry and fiber artist, will discuss the ways in which she created commissioned tapestries working with clients and architects to produce large-scale works that could dominate a lobby or another site specific space. Hernmarck will talk about the unique weaving methods she developed to achieve realism at a distance which are totally different from traditional tapestries woven in Medieval times using the Gobelin Technique as was used in the Unicorn Tapestries at the Cloisters in New York City and the Cluny Museum in Paris. She will talk about her own experience as a tapestry artist/maker and also as an entrepreneur. Please register.
Bolshoi Ballet in HD: The Taming of the Shrew
Sunday, January 24, 12:55 PM
Ridgefield Playhouse
Bloshoi Ballet in HD: The Taming of the Shrew (with music by Shostakovich)
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 and time 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.
Book Discussions this Week
Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 PM 
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini
Tech Topics: Job Hunting Resources
Wednesday, January 20, 10:30 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Job Hunting Resources @ the Ridgefield Library
 Looking for a job?  Come learn about both digital resources such as Job Now and lynda.com and a range of print resources offered by the Library that can aid in the job searching process. Please register.
Making STEAM: 3D Printing
Thursday, January 21, 6:00 PM Register
Saturday, January 23, 10:00 AM Register
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Orientation to 3D Printing
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.Registration required.
Bookmarks Mark Ridgefield
Running through April 3, 2016
Bookmarks Mark Ridgefield is a community initiative undertaken with The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and inspired by Aldrich artist Ruth Root's ongoing project exploring her love of books. You can take part by creating your own one-of-a-kind bookmark and distributing bookmarks throughout the Library's stacks.  Learn more here.
Save the Date: Author Talk with Jane Bryant Quinn Coming in February
Sunday, February 7, 2:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk: Jane Bryant Quinn
Best-selling author and prominent financial journalist Jane Bryant Quinn will discuss her new book, How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide
Publishers Weekly calls Quinn's book "a hugely valuable resource for readers, wherever they are on their personal financial timeline." Quinn ranges over all the most critical retirement topics. 

Copies of How To Make Your Money Last will be available for sale and signing thanks to Books on the Common.

Registration for this event is $5.  A $5 coupon off the purchase price of a book at the event will be given to registrants at the door. One coupon can be used per book. Seating is limited; please register now.
Special Programs for Kids
Wednesday, January 20, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grades! Join us to read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceThis month we'll be discussing chapters 13-16,  Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.

Bookworms Thursday, January 21, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Bookworms Book Club 
Readers in Grades 2 & 3 are invited to a book discussion group! Children pick up the book at the Library and return to discuss it. Snacks will be served. This month's book: The Dragon of Doom by Bruce Coville. Registration required.

Saturday, January 23, 11:30 AM
Main Program Room
Musical Miles Concert with Amy Rogell 
Amy Rogell will perform original interactive songs for families with children ages 5 and under. No registration.
Weekly Drop-In Children's Programs
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.

  Mother GooseTuesday, 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. 
Time for Teens
Tuesday. January 19, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Middle School Critics 
For people in grades 6 throuhg 8. We'll chat about books, movies, plays, music, games, and more. We'll provide snacks, you bring your opinions about whatever media you've been consuming lately! 
Drop in, no registration needed.

Wednesday, January 20, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grades! Join us to read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceThis month we'll be discussing chapters 13-16,  Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.

Thursday, January 21, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center
Teen Tech Thursday 
People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to explore technology and create things, not consume them. This month get an introduction to 3D printing! Drop in program, no registration needed.

Saturday, January 23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Study Room 213
Teen Writers Group 
For people in grades 6 - 12. Want to improve your writing? Want to get feedback about your work? Come to our teen writing group. There will be writing games, flash fiction challenges, chances to learn about new writers and how to improve your own writing. This is a friendly, safe space to grow as as writer. Drop in for as long as you can. 

  Saturday, January 23, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Main Program Room
RMAC Poetry Slam 
In conjunction with its January Art Show, RMAC (Ridgefield Music and Art Center) will host a Poetry Slam Students in grades six through twelve are invited to share their original poetry, reflecting the "New Beginnings" theme of the art show. The event will be coffee-house style, elaborating on the age-old tradition of coffee houses as social, artistic, and intellectual hubs of a community.  The event will feature live poetry readings and refreshments. To sign up for the slam, please contact rmactalentagent@gmail.comNo registration to attend and listen!

Also of interest:  Check out 3D printing orientation sessions on Thursday and Saturday. Details above.
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