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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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SummerFest Is Here Saturday
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It's the annual downtown street fair organized by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce! Come on down for vendors, store specials, entertainment, food and more.
Here at the Library, we start with a summer-themed drop-in storytime at 10:30. From 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM the Friends will have a pop-up sale on the lawn of nearly-new children's and adult books to feed your passion for Summer Reading (weather permitting). RMAC musicians will entertain on the lawn from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, featuring Little Tower with RHS/RMAC alumnus Brian Duke. You can also explore the wares of our Library Store and meet author and medium Sydney Sherman, who will speak about her new book "You Are Not Alone" at 1:00 PM. Pirates, superheroes and others will be on hand to give you a preview of some of the special programs coming up at the Library later this year.
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Integrative Approaches to Health, Healing & Wellness with JoAnn Inserra Duncan
|  Monday, July 18, 7:00 PM Main Program Room
Integrative Approaches to Health, Healing & Wellness
Join JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT for a night of learning about integrative approaches to health, healing and wellness. Understand how conventional and alternative therapies can co-exist and work together to help people heal on all levels physical, mental/emotional and spiritual. Understand how to approach your health care by incorporating the best of both eastern and western medicine. We will touch upon: Integrative medicine trained doctors in the area, Naturopathic Physicians, Energy Healing Modalities (Reiki, Acupuncture, Integrated Energy Therapy®, Reconnective Healing®, Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Shamanic Healing Techniques, etc). Please register.This program is part of the Body, Mind and Spirit: Holistic Health and Wellness series that is made possible thanks to the Noreen L. Papa - Mothers: Live Your Life! fund. |
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Author Talk with Wendy Walker
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Tuesday, July 19, 7:30 PM
Main Program Room
Author Talk with Wendy Walketr
Author Wendy Walker discusses her new book All Is Not Forgotten, which has been described as "the next blockbuster thriller for fans of Girl on a Train and Luckiest Girl Alive." The film rights have already been snapped up by Reese Witherspoon!
In the small, affluent town of Fairview, Connecticut, everything seems picture perfect - until one night when young Jenny Kramer is attacked at a local party. In the hours immediately after, she is given a controversial drug to medically erase her memory of the violent assault. But, in the weeks and months that follow, as she heals from her physical wounds, and with no factual recall of the attack, Jenny struggles with her raging emotional memory, while those around her also confront their own fears and frustrations. Wendy Walker has worked as an attorney specializing in family law. She lives in Connecticut, where she is at work on her next novel. Books will be available for sale and for signing thanks to Books on the Common. Please register.
This program is part of the Library's Exercise Your Mind: READ summer reading program that is made possible thanks to the Friends of the Library.
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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 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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Making STEAM: Adult Maker Group, 3D Printing
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 Wednesday, July 20, 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.
Friday, July 22, 2:30 PM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3-D Printing 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.
Saturday, July 23, 10:30 AM
Donofrio Family Technology Center
3-D Printing Orientation
Program same as above.
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Medium and Author Sydney Sherman
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 Saturday, July 23, 1:00 PM Main Program Room
Author Talk: Sydney Sherman on You Are Not Alone; Our Loved Ones Are Here...You're Just Not Listening
If you're thinking crystal balls and the aroma of incense, you may be surprised by Ms. Sherman's views as she encourages people to be skeptical. In fact, You Are Not Alone runs through a checklist to help you sort out the frauds from people with legitimate gifts. Popular media's perception about the paranormal has been a driving force for in her quest to "set things straight". As a "Ghost Hunter" (over 20 years), Ms. Sherman has set out to educate others through her books and numerous public speaking events. Ms. Sherman's hope is to equip her audiences with the knowledge they need to connect with their own loved ones and the tools to avoid the hoaxes. Copies of You Are Not Alone will be available for sale and signing at the event. 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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Met Opera in HD: Cosi fan Tutte
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 Friday, July 22, 12 noon Ridgefield Playhouse
Met Opera in HD: Cosi fan Tutte
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 Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. 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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Thrown Stone Play Reading: Blink
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Saturday, July 23, 7:00 PM
Main Program Room
Play Reading: Blink
Join us for the continuation of Thrown Stone's Summer Reading Series, featuring
Blink by Kate Moira Ryan. Daisy and Truman are a promising young couple, just getting a foothold with careers in the New York theater. Though they don't always agree about wedding planning or parenthood, they are very much in love as they set out to live their lives happily ever after. But shortly after their big day, an unexpected diagnosis threatens to short-circuit their plans, and they must confront agonizing choices about love, loss, family, and how we spend our limited time.
After the performance of the text, we'll have a brief talk-back with the cast and audience. Light refreshments, beer and wine will be served. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Thrown Stone is a new theatre company based in Ridgefield, dedicated to new work and unconventional approaches to repertoire. Read more and sign up for updates at thrownstone.org.
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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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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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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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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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No-Sew Costume Workshop
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 Wednesday, July 13, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Dayton Program Room
No-Sew Costume Workshop
Don't have a thing to wear to RidgeCon in August? Spend an afternoon making costume accessories to express your fandom (whatever you are a fan of). We will supply the materials to create capes, masks and crowns. This activity is for children from 6 to 16 (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
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Special Programs for Children and Families
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Wednesday, July 20, 5:00 PM
Main Program Room
Ridgefield Kids Got Talent Show
Children ages 5 - 10 are invited to strut their stuff in a talent show which is all about them! Participants sign up for a five minute time slot at the Children's Services desk beginning June 13. Any talents can be performed. Suggestions from past years shows include: dancing, magic tricks, stand-up comedy, playing musical instruments, singing, gymnastics and any skill you are proud to show! Families are welcome to attend to watch the entire show.
Several new programs in August have been added to our schedule. Registration is required for some, so check them out today!
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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
Monday, 6:00 PM Leir Family Children's 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 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.
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 29, 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.
Thursday, July 21, 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Also check out the 3D printer orientation sessions and the no-sew costume workshop listed above.
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