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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 Program Underway
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Summer Reading is underway 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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Author Talk: Cathryn Prince on Richard Hallibburton
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 Monday, June 20, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Cathryn Prince
Cathryn J. Prince, journalist, writer and author will discuss her latest nonfiction book, American Daredevil: The Extraordinary Life of Richard Halliburton, the World's First Celebrity Travel Writer.
For years Cathryn Prince was a contributing correspondent to The Christian Science Monitor. While in Switzerland she covered the Nazi Gold Crisis, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Swiss Parliament, and a wire tapping scandal. She also regularly contributes to The Times of Israel covering the United Nations and human interest stories. Books will be available for sale and for signing thanks to Books on the Common. Please register.
This program is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and is part of the Library's Exercise Your Mind: READ Summer Reading Program.
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Making STEAM: Pin Cushions and Pouches, VHS Conversion
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Wednesday, June 22, 1:00 -4:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
Making Pin Cushions and Pouches
Make an accessory for your sewing kit! We will be recycling wool sweaters that have been felted into either pincushions or needle cases. Beginner sewing skills are helpful but not essential. Taught by Pat Corrigan. All materials provided. 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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Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 PM
Randolph Room
Critics' Circle Book Group
Vanessa and her Sister by Priya Parmar
Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 AM
Randolph Room
AM Book Group
The Children Act by Ian McEwan
No registration required for Library book discussions - new readers always welcome.Inquire at the Circulation Desk about available of selected titles or purchase at a special book club discount at Books on the Common.
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Self-Publishing with Richard Mintzer
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Thursday, June 23, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Self-Publishing with Richard Mintzner
During his 25+ years in publishing, starting out as an editor, Rich Mintzer has seen the changes that have taken place, including the growth of self-publishing. Today, along with discussing the creative process of writing a book, he talks about how to self-publish your own book - what to look for in a self-publishing house, the red flags that may arise and how to market yourself and your baby...your book.
Rich Mintzer is an accomplished author and ghostwriter with over 80 non-fiction books to his credit. He has written on a wide range of topics including business, finance, retirement, personal memoirs, golf, theater and volunteering as well as several humor books. He has also worked with many people with terrific stories who are looking to write and self-publish their first books. Please register.
This program is part of Tell Your Story, a new series of programs featuring the many ways you can capture your own personal or family history---digitally, with art, using technology, sound, etc. This series is made possible with thanks to funding from colleagues of Nick Donofrio in recognition of his personal journey and pride of family.
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Met Opera in HD: Tosca
|  Thursday, June 23, 12 noon Ridgefield Playhouse Met Opera HD Summer Encores @ Ridgefield Playhouse: Tosca 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 - including the Metropolitan Opera 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. This week we are pleased to present an encore screening of Puccini's Tosca.
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.
A full listing of HD performances may be found at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Contact the Playhouse at 203-438-5795 for information and tickets. |
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Summer Specials for Children and Families
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 Tuesday, June 21, 12 noon Kellen Family Children's Program Room
Nutmeg Nibblers
For kids in 4th, 5th and 6th Grade
The 2017 Nutmeg Nominees are here!! Come and join Children's Services Librarian Mary Beth Rassulo to discuss these great books. Bring your lunch if you like!! We have plenty of copies in Children's Services, so stop in and check one out. This month's title: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Registration required.  Wednesday, June 22, 6:00 - 6:45 PM Main Program Room Bending Gravity Performance Children ages 5 and older are invited to experience performance artist Eric Girardi as he juggles and displays his skills as a yo yo expert. The audience will be amazed by his gravity defying skills! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
 Thursday, June 23, 12:00 noon Kelen 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. Bring your lunch if you like! This month's book: Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by Kate DiCamillo. Registration required.
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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. his week: stories selected to complement the screening of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory at the Ridgefield Playhouse on June 29th.
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Summertime for Teens
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Tuesday, June 21, 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 23, 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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