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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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Last Week to Find Waldo Local
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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 Reading Program Continues
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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. July 30th is the official ending date for Summer Reading, but children may continue to log their reading and collect rewards through the day before school starts. And watch for additional special programs in August!
Thanks to the Friends of the Ridgefield Library for their sponsorship of Summer Reading 2016!
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Writing Contest for Adults and Teens Launched
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Author Talk: First Ladies of Running with Amby Burfoot
|  Monday, July 25, 7:00 PM Main Program Room
Author Talk: First Ladies of Running with Amby Burfoot
Join us as marathon runner and editor Amby Burfoot reads from his recently released book "First Ladies of Running: 22 Inspiring Profiles Of The Rebels, Rule-Breakers, And Visionaries Who Changed The Sport Forever."
Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn't always so. "First Ladies of Running" tells the inspiring stories of the fiercely independent runners who refused to give up despite the cultural and sports barriers they faced. Legends such as Doris Brown, Francie Larrieu, Mary Decker, Jackie Hansen, Miki Gorman, and Grete Waitz are chronicled by Runner's World editor Amby Burfoot. Connecticut resident Amby Burfoot won the 1968 Boston Marathon, has been a Runner's World Magazine editor since 1978, and has completed 53 consecutive races at the Manchester (CT) Road Race, held every Thanksgiving Day. Author of a half-dozen running books, before joining Runner's World, he taught elementary school in Groton for five years, and spent a year in the Peace Corps in El Salvador, Central America. Please register.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Wednesday, July 27, 10:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
A.M. Book Group
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
No registration required for Library book discussion groups - new readers always welcome! |
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Edwardian Fashion Costume Workshop
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 Wednesday, July 27, 1:00 - 3:30 PM Dayton Program Room
Edwardian Fashion Finishing Touches
The Edwardian era in fashion falls roughly between the mutton leg sleeves and bustles of the Victorian period and the stripped-down lines of the flapper. These are the fashion statements of the daughters on Downton Abbey and the victims and villainesses of Sherlock Holmes's London. If you love British period drama, join us as we create some of the distinctive accessories that characterize this style, from feather-bedecked fans and floppy Gibson Girl bows to scarves and headdresses. Get ready to dress up for our British fandoms cocktail party on August 12th with your own exclusive accessories! Pat Corrigan and our library staff will help you bring your creations to fruition.
This program is aimed at those who may be planning to attend the August 12th RidgeCon British fandom evening, but all are welcome to participate. Registration required.
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Calling All Dowagers and Mad Hatters - and their Fans!
|  Friday, August 12, 7:00 - 9:30 PM Dowagers & Mad Hatters: A Celebration of British Fandoms This special new addition to RidgeCon this year is for devotees of Downtown Abbey, Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Who, Alice in Wonderland and other British fandoms.
Signature themed cocktails and festive non-alcoholic beverages will be served, along with a selection of sweet and savory treats. Join members of the Jane Austen Society of North America for a card game, pose in a Doctor Who fez for a green screen photo, try your hand at Downton Abbey trivia and games, create a literary-themed craft to take home and enter a drawing for great British-themed prizes from UK Gourmet, Harney & Sons and Simpson & Vail.
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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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Special Programs for Children and Families
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 Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Main Program Room
To Be Fit Theatrical Performance
To Be Fit, a performance inspired by the desire to share healthy eating habits, will be performed by the Foodplay theater company for children ages 5 and older. This high energy show includes juggling, music, magic and audience participation. Children will be reminded to make good food and physical activity choices to be healthy and happy. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. No registration.
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 26, 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 28, 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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