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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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Holiday Schedule
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 The Library will be closed this weekend on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday the 4th. Happy Independence Day! |
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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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Book Discussions this Month
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 During July, the Library's book groups are reading titles related to World War I in conjunction with Ridgefield Remembers World War I, a townwide commemoration organized by the Ridgefield Historical Society and others. Also featured this month is an exhibit of World War I original lithographic posters from the Goodstadt Gallery, on display in the Library's gallery through July 20th..
Tuesday, July 5, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room The Nonfictioneers Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larsen
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 AM Randolph Room Murder by the Book No Graves as Yet by Anne Perry
Thursday, July 14, 3:00 PM Founders Hall Founders Hall Book Group The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes Open to members of Founders Hall - no registration
Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 PM Randolph Room Critics' Circle Book Group A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
Wednesday, July 27, 10:00 AM Randolph Room A.M. Book Group All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
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Tech Topics: Effective Social Media
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Wednesday, July 6, 2:00 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
How to Choose the Most Effective Social Media Platform for You with Kate Fitzpatrick
Social media has become a complicated landscape over the past few years, and sometimes gets overwhelming even for people who have been active online for a long time. When was the last time you took a step back to consider if you are even on the more effective platform(s) for you? Join us as we discuss the differences between the most popular social media platforms and whether you're spending your time and energy wisely. Please register.
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National Theatre in HD: One Man, Two Guvnors with James Corden
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National Theatre HD Summer Encores @ Ridgefield Playhouse: One Man, Two Guvnors with James Corden 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 the National Theatre's production of One Man, Two Guvnors starring James Corden. 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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Shutterbugs
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Saturday, July 9, 9:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Shutterbugs
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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Making STEAM: VHS to DVD Conversion
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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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Ladies' Paint and Party Night
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Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Leir Family Children's Program Room
Ladies' Night Out! Color on Wheels Paint and Party Night
The Ladies' Night Out Color on Wheels Paint and Party Night benefiting the Ridgefield Library will be a fun-filled evening of painting with friends while enjoying wine and appetizers. A raffle with great prizes will be held.
Babysitting for children 3 and up will be available for $10 per child. Contact Connie Marsala at 203-438-2282 x11027 or cjmarsala@ridgefieldlibrary.org for details.
$50 per person - Wine and appetizers will be provided. All proceeds from the evening will support the annual operating fund of the Ridgefield Library. See a flyer to print or share or purchase tickets now.
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The Story Pirates Are Coming!
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The Ridgefield Library and Story Pirates invite short story submissions from young writers going into Grades K-8. Submission deadline is August 15th; Story Pirates performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse on October 1st. $5 submission fee.
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Where's Waldo?
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He's hiding in Ridgefield from July 1 - July 30 at Books on the Common and 24 other places in town, including the Library! Pick up your Passport at Books on the Common. Prize drawing is Saturday, July 30 at 4:00 PM. You don't need to be at the drawing to win!
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Summer Specials for Children and Families
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 Wednesday, July 6, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Main Program Room
Sciencetellers Power & Energy
Children ages 5 and older will enjoy a story and science program by Sciencetellers. In the experience called "Power & Energy," things will fly, spin, move and soar while the presenter tells a series of stories. Hands-on experiments will have the audience laughing, learning and having fun. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
Saturday, July 9, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Program Room
Jungle Gym Jam Concert
Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to swing with the Jungle Gym Band. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
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Weekly Drop-In Children's Activities
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 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, July 5, 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, July 7, 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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