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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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Friends of the Library Book Sale Continues
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Annual Spring Used Book Sale (limited children's books)
On the Library's Lower Level
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM $5/bag - bring your own grocery bag
Save the Date! Special Memorial Day "beach book" sale on the Library lawn before, during and after the town parade on May 30th. More details to come!
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Author Talk: Just Life with Neil Abramson
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Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Neil Abramson
Neil Abramson will read from and discuss his latest novel, Just Life, followed by questions from the audience. A book sale and signing will take place after the event thanks to Books on the Common. As he did in his debut novel Unsaid, with Just Life Neil Abramson delves into the connection between people and animals, this time presenting a compelling question: what would you do if the authorities deemed your pet a safety hazard-would you give him up without question? And would you be willing to break the law in the name of doing what you know in your heart is right?
Neil Abramson is a partner in a Manhattan law firm, and his wife is a veterinarian. Abramson is also a past board member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an award recipient from the ASPCA for his legal work on behalf of animals, and a founding member of the New York City Bar Association Committee on Legal Issues Relating to Animals.
This program is co-sponsored by the Library, Books on the Common and ROAR. Please register.
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Lyme Connection Seminar and Health Fair
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Thursday, May 19
Health Fair 5:00 - 9:30 PM
Speakers 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Western CT State University, Westside Campus, Student Center
Lyme Epidemic: Shining a Light on the Path Forward
Hosted by Lyme Connection, this free, patient-focused event features experts in patient care, tick-control, testing and new product development. Keynote speaker Kenneth Liegner, MD is a physician and author of the recently released book, In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease. Registration not required.
This program is part of Building a Model Community Response to End Lyme Disease, a new initiative developed by Ridgefield-based Lyme Connection, SmartRevenue, and the Ridgefield Library, with support from Western Connecticut Health Network, to promote Lyme disease prevention and to provide greater understanding of the seriousness of the disease among all community members.
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Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Debuts!
|  Ridgefield's first Independent Film Festival (RIFF) will be held Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 2016 at various venues around town including the Ridgefield Library, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, The Ridgefield Playhouse, The Prospector Theater and Keeler Tavern Museum.In addition to showcasing both national and international films, the festival will include panel discussions with accomplished filmmakers, master classes and workshops on film history and different aspects of filmmaking. For more information and to purchase tickets please click here. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg
No registration - new readers always welcome.
Friday, May 20, 1:00 PM
Dayton Program Room Poetry Discussion Group
The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi - Translated by Coleman Barks
Join us for a monthly discussion of a chosen poet, led by retired English professor, Dr. Alan Holder. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Free copies of the poetry books are available for members of the Friends who attend the discussions. For non-members a limited number of copies may be available to use at the discussions and some will be for sale.
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Tech Topics: Hashtags, Library Digital Resources
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Monday, May 16, 3:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Hashtags 101 with Kate Fitzpatrick
Have you ever wondered what on earth a hashtag is and what's the point of using one? Join Kate Fitzpatrick and earn the background behind this social media phenomenon, including how to best incorporate hashtags to boost your company's visibility and connect with like-minded users. Please register.
Tuesday, May 17, 12 noon - 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-in anytime between noon and 1:30 to get assistance from one of our staff. No registration. |
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Making STEAM: Stuffed Animals, Maker Group
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 Wednesday, May 18, 2:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Workshop: Making Stuffed Animals from Felted Sweaters
Join us in creating original animals and dolls using recycled wool sweaters. Basic hand stitching or sewing machine skills are helpful. Simple patterns provided or feel free to create your own! We will embellish faces with buttons or embroidery. This program is for adults. Taught by Pat Corrigan. Registration required.
Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Maker Group for Adults
Come join us in our new Adult Maker Group. In this hands-on session, we'll continue our exploration of Arduinos and work on projects using these powerful microprocessors. This group is for those 18 years of age and above. Registration required.  Convert your Home VHS Videos to DVDPreserve your memories and reserve a two-hour block of time to convert your home videos to DVDs. Please note that 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. Contact Dorothy Pawlowski at 203-438-2282 x12004 to schedule.
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Special Children's Programs
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Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grade!Join as as we read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This month we'll be discussing chapters 29 & 30. Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.
 Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 PM Leir Children's Program Room Reading Is a Family Affair Children in grades 3 - 5 accompanied by an adult are invited to a very special book discussion. Following a pizza dinner, children and their adult will gather into small groups to discuss the book Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach. Register online and then stop in to Children's Services to receive a free copy of the book. A $5 deposit is required at the time of registration but will be refunded when participants attend the discussion or notify the library if they are not able to attend. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
 Thursday, May 19, 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 Wrigley Riddle by David A. Kelly. Registration required.
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Weekly Drop-In Children's Activities
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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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 Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Harry Potter Book Club
Calling all muggles in 5th-8th grade!Join as as we read and discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This month we'll be discussing chapters 29 & 30. Snacks will be served and magic may happen : -) Registration is required.
Thursday, May 19, 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. Drop in program, no registration needed. This month we'll have some fun with a green screen photobooth!
Check out all the action at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival! See listing above or go to www.riff.website for full details.
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Summer Reading Volunteering for Teens
| For the Summer Reading Program, the Ridgefield Library will be looking for approximately 50 volunteers, each of whom can make a significant time commitment (at least 10 hours between June 13 and July 30). Applicants must be going into grades 6 - 12 in the fall of 2016. Please pick up an application in the Lodewick Children's Library or click here to download, complete this application, sign and return it to Children's Services Librarian Gayle Pulley by June 3rd.
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Job Opening @ The Library
| Teen Services Librarian (F/T) sought for Ridgefield Library Adult Services department. We are looking for a dynamic, teen-savvy individual, with youth-focused collection development, reference, reader's advisory and programming experience to work in our sunny, new Teen Center. Strong interpersonal and technology skills a must for outreach and partnerships, as well as running our 10 year old Teen Advisory Group. Duties also include adult reference and technology instruction. MLS required (or near completion). Letter, resume and 3 professional references to Leslie Vuilleumier at mlvuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org by May 20.
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Important Notice for Ridgefield Library Borrowers
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For the foreseeable future we will no longer process requests for items we do not own and must revise the procedure for placing a hold on items we do own.
Please do not use the REQUEST IT feature in our online catalog to request items from Ridgefield or other Bibliomation libraries. Instead, please go to any service desk in the library, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
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