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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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Library Seeks Board Nominations
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The Ridgefield Library is now accepting nominations for openings on its Board of Directors. Self-nominations are encouraged. Deadline March 25th. Learn more.
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Celebrate Women's History Month @ the Library
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March 10-20
Exhibit: We Fight for Roses, Too
An educational exhibit created by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame will be on display throughout the Library from March 10 through March 20. Stop at the Circulation Desk and pick up a scavenger hunt form before you explore the display, and you can qualify for fun prizes.
This exhibit is dedicated to the stories, struggles and achievements of Inductees to the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, women who have shaped the culture and society of Connecticut and the nation. Rather than focus solely on the photographs of each of the inductees, this exhibit showcases images that highlight the struggle of each woman's actions as a means of further reminding audiences that the quest for women's equality has not been an easy battle. This exhibit is perfect for audiences of varying age groups, its individual panels are bright, bold and engaging. The panels are on display throughout the Library.
Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Powerful Voices: Connecticut Women Changing Democracy
These programs, in celebration of Women's History Month, are co-sponsored by the Ridgefield League of Women Voters, Ridgefield Library and the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame.These programs are also sponsored in part by Union Savings Bank.
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Writing Workshop @ The Aldrich
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Thursday, March 17, 6:00 PM
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
The Language of Abstraction: A Writing Workshop with Julia Rommel
Join Aldrich exhibiting artist Julia Rommel for an interactive writing workshop. With her exhibitionTwo Italians, Six Lifeguards as both the backdrop and muse, Rommel will read from her recently published monograph Around Woman, then lead participants in an art-making and writing project prompted by their freshly created work. Registration required at aldrichart.org.
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Ridgefield Folk with Tall Heights
|  Sunday, March 20, 2:00 PM Main Program Room Ridgefield Folk with Tall Heights
Ridgefield Folk welcomes back Tall Heights, a duo making a big mark on the indie music world.
"Tall Heights employ a collection of acoustic guitar, cello, and electronic drums, reminiscent of contemporary indie folk giants like Justin Vernon and Fleet Foxes." - XPN
Free tickets are given out on the day of the concert starting at 1:00 PM. Doors open at 1:30 and the show starts at 2:00. Ridgefield Folk is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Monday, March 14, 10:30 AM Dayton Program Room
Books & Breakfast
Join us for our monthly chat about our favorite books. Members of our staff will share of their personal recommendations and then we hope you'll share your memorable reads. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Friday, March 18, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Poetry Discussion Group
New and Selected Poems by Samuel Menashe
Discussion led by retired English professor Dr. Alan Holder. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
No registration required for Library book groups. new readers always welcome. Ask at the Circulation Desk about obtaining copies of selected titles.
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Making STEAM: Sew It @ Ridgefield Library
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Tuesday, March 15, 12 noon and 1:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Sew It @ Ridgefield Library
In this session, you will sew decorative pillows for the window seats in the Lodewick Children's Library. We will supply the sewing machines, fabrics and other supplies. Beginners are welcome to attend.
The sewing machines and supplies for this project have been provided through the generosity of Stitch In Time of Danbury and Darien.
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Tech Topics: Digital Resources, 3D Printing
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Thursday, March 17, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Getting Started with the Library's Digital Resources Need help getting started with one of our digital resources including OverDrive (eBooks and audiobooks), Zinio (digital magazines), Hoopla (eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming music and video), or lynda.com? Drop by anytime between noon and 1:30 PM to get assistance from one of our staff. Saturday, March 19, 3:00 PM 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.
Once you've attended a training session, you can reserve time to use the Makerbot by calling Head of Adult Services Dorothy Pawlowski at 203-438-2282 x11003.
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Parenting Lunchtime Discussions
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Tuesday, March 15, 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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Photographers Meet
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Saturday, March 19, 9:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Shutterbugs - Rescheduled from March 12th
The Ridgefield Library's photography group meets on the second Saturday of the month 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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AARP Tax-Aide
|  Thursdays through 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 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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Children's Special Activities
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Wednesday, March 16, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grade! Join us to read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This month we'll be discussing chapters 21-24. Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.
 Thursday, March 17, 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: Diva and Flea by Mo Willems. 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
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.
 Thursday, 10:15 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Little Birds MusicPreschoolers ages 2 - 5 are invited drop in for a musical adventure with Felica of Little Birds music.
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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Monday, March 14, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
A Scholarly Look at Harry Potter People in grades 9 - 12 are invited to take an in-depth look at J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. Dr. Roberta Staples and Professor Mark Edwards are college professors who will lead three seminars on the characters, connections, and origins of the Potter books.
Tuesday, March 15, 4:30 PM Kellen Family Children's Program Room Middle School Critics For people in grades 6 through 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! No registration needed.
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 PM Dayton Program Room Middle School Reading Is a Family Affair
A family book discussion for students in grades 6 - 8 accompanied by an adult. A pizza dinner will be served before discussion of Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt. Sign up in person in the Teen Center and pick up a free book to read together compliments of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 16, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grade! Join us to read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This month we'll be discussing chapters 21-24. Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.
Thursday, March 17, 4:30 PM
Ellis Family Teen Center Teen Tech Thursday
People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to drop in between 4:30 and 5:30 PM to explore technology and create things, not consume them. This month we'll learn about virtual reality with Google cardboard!
 Friday, March 18, 4:00 PMEllis 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. Drop in between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.
Saturday, March 19, 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. Drop in for as long as you can. This is a friendly, safe space to grow as as writer.
Don't forget to check out the Ridgefield Folk concert on Sunday and the Women's History Month exhibit, both described above.
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