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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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Summer Reading Starts Today!
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Summer Reading begins today for all ages, preschoolers through adults. Come and be rewarded for those books you read this summer! Stop by the individual departments to learn about preschool, children's, teen and adult summer reading programs with exciting incentives, or visit the Summer Reading page on our website.
Thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library for their sponsorship of Summer Reading 2016!
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Summer Hours Begin this Week
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 Starting this week, the Library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day. Regular hours continue all other days: Monday- Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
And don't forget all the great things you can do on our website at www.ridgefieldlibrary.org 24/7. Check it out Sundays, and everyday. |
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Search for New Library Director Information Sessions
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Saturday, June 18, 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM
Main Program Room
Search for New Library Director Information Sessions
The Ridgefield Library is offering all members of the community a special opportunity to participate in information sessions regarding the search for a new Library Director.
Chris Nolan, our current Library Director, has announced her retirement at the end of 2016. Plans are underway in the search for new leadership. The hiring of a new Library Director is one of the Library's most important undertakings. The Library Board has formed a Search Committee and has just engaged a specialized recruitment firm to do a national search. We will be sharing more about these plans as they develop. We have a wonderful opportunity to attract and engage new leadership for our community. This position is key in keeping our Library strong and continuing to grow. Because we value the insight and opinions of all members of the community, we hope that everyone will come share their thoughts with us in one of these group discussions and information-sharing sessions.
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Making STEAM: Adult Maker Group, 3D Printing Orientation, VHS Conversion
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Wednesday, June 16, 6:30 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Adult Maker Group
Come join our new Adult Maker Group and tinker with us. This month the group will continue to work with Arduinos and with the SparkFun Thing and delve into how they connect with the Internet of Things. This group is for those 18 years of age and over. Registration required.
Saturday, June 18, 11:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3D Printer Orientation
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.
Converting Home VHS to DVD
Do you have home videos in VHS format that you would like convert to DVD? Reserve an individual two-hour session to make a DVD from one of your personal VHS videos (NTSC format only). 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 older. Registration required by calling Dorothy Pawlowski at 203-438-2282.
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Book Discussions this Week
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 Monday, June 13, 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.
Friday, June 17, 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. The discussion is 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. No registration required.
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Tech Topics: Language Learning with Mango
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 Friday, June 17, 11:00 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Learn a Language with Mango Traveling this summer? Learn how to access Mango, a web-based program offering learning instruction for over 60 foreign languages that is available to all Ridgefield Library cardholders. Master a new language or brush up on your skills. Registration recommended.
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Great Gifts for Dads and Grads!
|  Do you know a dad or a grad who likes to read or write? We've got a great line-up of unique and affordable gifts for everyone @ the Circulation Desk in the Bossidy Commons. Check out custom-designed magnetic bookmarks, logo tote bags, computer accessories, blank journals and our latest offering - a glass mug featuring an Etch-a-Sketch drawing Bryan madden of the Library! Preview the entire collection here. |
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Summer Specials for Children and Families
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 Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 PM Main Program Room
Hip Hop Dance Party Workshop
Children ages 5 and older are invited to learn hip hop dance moves. See a demonstration by Austin Dailey and try the moves yourself. Keep fit while having fun! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
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Summer 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.
Monday, 6:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
P J Storytime Wear your PJs and bring your teddy and come for bedtime stories and a short film. For ages 3 to 5.
 Tuesday, 10:15 AMLeir 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.
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Lego Meetup
Children in grades kindergarten through 5th are invited to meet up and make cool Lego creations. Cooperative building is encouraged.
Wednesday, 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM
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. New for the summer: Morning and afternoon sessions. Pick the one that is most convenient for your family.
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, 10:00 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Mini Makers Children going into grades kindergarten and first are invited to drop in and be a maker! A different take home project will be made each week. Come and create!
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Leir Children's Program Room
Make It and Take It!
Children going into grades 2 & 3 are invited to make a different project each week that they can take home. Projects will involve originality and creativity.
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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Summertime for Teens
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Tuesday, June 14, 3:00 PM Dimitri's Diner Middle School CriticsAs part of the Teen Summer Reading Program, people going into grades 6 - 8 are invited to meet at Dimitri's Diner between 3 and 4 PM, bring money to pay for your own food, and talk about whatever books you have been reading lately. It's a terrific afternoon - we talk about books while snacking! Drop in program, no registration needed.
Thurday, June 16, 3:00 PM
Dimitri's Diner
High School CriticsAs part of the Teen Summer Reading Program, people going into grades 9-12 are invited to meet at Dimitri's Diner between 3 and 4 PM, bring money to pay for your own food, and talk about whatever books you have been reading lately. It's a terrific afternoon - we talk about books while snacking! Drop in program, no registration needed.
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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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Email is the main way we communicate with our patrons about programs, services and other news. To help make sure you are getting information of most interest to you and not being overwhelmed with things you don't care about, we are now offering you a choice of subscription lists. Just click on the Update Profile link below and choose from weekly e-news, adult programs, children & families, teens and technology
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