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Author Talk with Lauren Acampora
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Main Program Room Author Talk with Lauren Acampora Award-winning author Lauren Acampora will discuss her collection of linked stories, The Wonder Garden, released in paperback on February 9 and first published in May 2015 by Grove Atlantic. It was named a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and an Indie Next selection, and was chosen as one of the best books of the year by Amazon and NPR. It won the GLCA New Writers Award and was a finalist for the New England Book Award. Lauren's short fiction has also appeared in publications such as The Paris Review, Missouri Review, Prairie Schooner, New England Review, Antioch Review, and Day One. Books will be available for sale and signing thanks to Books on the Common. |
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Skillsbox: The New Lending Landscape
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 Wednesday, February 24, 8:00 AM Main Program Room
Skillsbox: The New Lending Landscape - Alternative Financing/Crowdfunding with Ty Kiisel
Accessing capital to fuel your business' growth is a lot tougher today than it used to be-and because of all the different options available, it requires a more savvy borrower than ever before. Join us for an insider's view into the new world of online lending. This webinar will feature OnDeck Contributing Editor Ty Kiisel, author of Getting a Business Loan: Financing Your Main Street Business.You'll leave this webinar understanding: - How the different types of financing work and who provides them
- Which financing options are right for different types of businesses - and how likely you are to get approved
- How to apply for financing, and what to expect after the application is submitted
The Skillsbox series is presented by Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and Western Connecticut SCORE.
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Learn through Film: America America
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Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Learn Through Film Series - America America
L& L Transmedia in partnership with Ridgefield Library is pleased to continue the Learn Through Film Series this winter with a focus on key 2016 election topics. The series' mission is to build community by inviting discussion about legal, political and/or moral issues. The next film in the series is Elia Kazan's award-winning film entitled America America (1964), that depicts the inspiring story of one immigrant's dream. Moderating the discussion afterwards will be Richard Land and Fran Pennarola, Attorneys-at-Law of Chipman & Mazzucco, and WCSU political science Professor Matthew Dabros, Ph.D. Please register.
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Making STEAM: Excel, Videos to DVDs, Maker Meet-up
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Wednesday, February 24, 10:30 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Create a Personal Budget in Excel
Learn how to make a personal budget in an Excel spreadsheet using simple formulas. You will take away tips on how to customize your budget based on your particular situation. This class is led by Jeanne Lanzetta, a technology consultant and instructor specializing in Microsoft software applications and time-saving tips and tricks. Class size is limited to 11. Registration required.Thursday, February 25, 6:00 PM  Donofrio Family Technology Center
Maker Group for Adults - Organizational Meeting Interested in becoming part of the Library's maker community? We're starting an ongoing maker group for adults to collaborate on projects involving anything from 3D design and printing, arduinos and raspberry pis, to other maker activities utilizing the skills and interests of the participants. Come for an organizational meeting to help us launch this group and to offer your ideas. Limited to those 18 years of age and above. Registration required.
Convert your Home Videos to DVDs!
Preserve your memories and reserve a two-hour block of time to convert your home videos to DVDs. Please note that the it takes the entire playback time of the video for the conversion to DVD. Available to Ridgefield Library cardholders 13 years of age and above. Registration required. This week's sessions are full, but contact Dorothy Pawlowski at dlpawl@ridgefieldlibrary.org or 203-438-2282 x 11003 to inquire about future availability. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for making this new service possible.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Wednesday, February 24, 10:00 AM
Randolph Room
A.M. Book Group
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
No registration required for Library book groups. New readers always welcome!
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Parenting Lunchtime Discussions
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Tuesday, February 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Brown Bag Lunch Discussions
Open to the public. Join us for follow up discussions of topics raised during our Parenting the Selfie Generation series. No registration.
This program is part of a series of talks designed to help parents navigate the often-complicated waters of child-rearing. The series, Parenting the Selfie Generation: Raising Successful Adults, is a joint collaboration between Ridgefield Public Schools, the Ridgefield Council of PTAs, Project Resilience, Silver Hill Hospital and the Ridgefield Library.
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National Theatre in HD @ The Playhouse
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 Sunday, February 28, 11:30 AMRidgefield Playhouse
National Theatre in HD: As You Like It 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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AARP Tax-Aide
|  Thursday, February 11 - April 14 8:15 AM - 12 noon by appointment only Dayton Program Room AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from the AARP will offer free help with income tax filing for low- and moderate-income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older.Tax-Aide sessions will be held at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday mornings from February 11th through April 14th BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Tax-Aide is not a Library program. For appointment or information please call 203-438-4288. |
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Bookmarks Mark Ridgefield
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 Running through April 3, 2016Bookmarks 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.
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Reading Is a Family Affair for Children, Teens
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 Reading Is a Family Affair is the Library's intergenerational book discussion program, now expanded to add sessions for middle schoolers and their parents. Sign up now at the Library and get your free family copy of the book, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Pizza dinner will be served!
Wednesday, February 24, 6:00 AM
Adult and Child Family Book Discussion
El Deafo by Cece Bell
For grades 3-5, with an adult.
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 PM
Adult & Teen Family Book Discussion
Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt
For grades 6-8, with an adult.
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Special Children's Programs this Week
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 Wednesday, February 24, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room Nutmeg Nibblers/Junior Critics Now that we've read and discussed all of this year's Nutmeg Nominees, let's start reading some of the nominees from past years. They're just as wonderful! This month's title: We have plenty of copies in Children's Services, so stop in and check one out! Please register.
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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.
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Time for Teens
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Thursday, February 25, 4:30-6:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Trading Card Game Club People in grades 6 - 12 who enjoy trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! are invited to come play on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Library. The club is run by middle school students who are fans of the games. Current players of the games will find people to play against, and those who are interested but have never played are welcome to come and learn. Drop-in; no registration required.
 Friday, February 26, 4:00 PM Ellis Family Teen Center
Fandoms Unite!
Are you a Whovian or a Potterhead or manga maniac or a Camp Halfblood wannbe? Do you love Sherlock or Supernatural or Star Wars or Once Upon a Time? Come to this gathering of the fans! It's like a book club, but for anyone devoted to pop culture in all its forms. We'll focus on a different aspect of fandom each time. We'll discuss our favorite things, our newest discoveries and our latest obsessions. There may be snacks. No registration.
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