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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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Sunday Hours Resume
|  Sundays hours will resume on September 11th. This will bring our open hours to 60 per week:
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
And, of course, our digital library is open 24/7 at www.ridgefieldlibrary.org, where you can do research, download eBooks, audiobooks, music and video, check your account, reserve a book, check our calendar and register for programs. |
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Roasting our Retiring Library Director
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Save the Date of October 5th for a Roast celebrating Chris Nolan's 16 years of service to the Library and the community, as she gets ready to retire at the end of the year.Click here to purchase tickets for this special event at the Ridgefield Playhouse at 6:30 PM on the 5th. Tickets are only $10 a person, so we hope many of Chris's friends in the community can attend.Click here to learn how you can contribute to a Tribute Fund in her honor with a donation and a message in the souvenir program book.
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Book Discussions this Week
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Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 PM
Dayton Program Room
The Nonfictioneers
Turn Right at Macchu Picchu by Mark Adams
Thursday, September 8, 3:00 PM Founders Hall Founders Hall Book Group Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Open to all members of Founders Hall.
No registration required for Library book groups. New readers always welcome! |
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ARTalk: Pioneers of American Art Film Series - Georgia O'Keefe
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 Thursday, September 8, 7:00 PM Main Program Room
Pioneers of American Art Film Series - Georgia O'Keefe
Art Consultant and Independent Curator Camilla Cook will kick off this year's ARTalk series of documentary films about leading American modern artists on the second Thursday of the month from September through December. Please register.ARTalks is a series of lectures, films and workshops which explore the creative process and focuses on art, architecture and design, and is co-sponsored with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.
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Shutterbugs
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Saturday, September 10, 9:00 AM
Dayton Program Room
Shutterbugs
The Library's photography group meets 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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Author Talk: "The Gatekeeper" with Kathryn Smith
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 Saturday, September 10, 2:00 PM Main Program Room
Author Talk: The Gatekeeper with Kathryn Smith
Ridgefield Library and Books on the Common are pleased to welcome author Kathryn Smith to discuss her recently released book The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency.
Kathryn Smith is a journalist and writer. She spent decades writing for daily newspapers and has been the book columnist for the Anderson Independent Mail for twenty years. She has been involved through Rotary International in the worldwide effort to eradicate polio, called PolioPlus, and she has lectured and spoken on FDR's leadership in that arena. Smith is also the author of A Necessary War, an oral history of World War II told by living veterans and civilians. Please register.
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Art Show Opening Reception: 2 Guys and a Gal
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Sunday, September 11, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The Gallery on the Lower Level
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2 Guys and a Gal is an exhibition of the works of three artists, Richard Koleszar, Harry Dayton and Emelie Howard. Richard Koleszar's watercolor landscapes, and seascapes reflect his feelings for the earth and its scenery. A former Art Director in New York City, he was drawn to the beauty of New England and began a second career as a painter. Harry Dayton has been influenced mainly by the work of the painters of The California School of the 1930's and 1940's. This style is characterized by broad brush strokes and rich colors. A wet-into-wet technique of semi-abstract and impressionist forms defines his work. He also had early training in advertising design and production drawing. Emelie Howard is primarily a landscape and portrait painter who will present a series of paintings entitled "Ridgefield's Hidden Treasures."
The exhibit may be viewed during the Library's open hours through September 29th.
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Film Screening: The Rise of the Giants
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 Sunday, September 11, 3:00 PM Main Program Room
Film Screening
The Rise of the Giants is documentary film about the growing season of several giant pumpkin growers. One of these growers sought to break the world record of heaviest pumpkin which would be over 2000 lbs! Watch the growth of these huge plants from seed to harvest and track the almost daily growth of the giant gourds themselves all the way to the scales of the pumpkin weighoff competitions. Following the screening Steve Madden, himself a giant pumpkin grower, will be on hand to answer any questions. Please register.
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Get your Story Pirates Tickets Now
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Selected submissions from our children's story contest will be performed by this professional group, along with some of their audience favorites, in a great show for the whole family.
Purchase your tickets now to the October 1st Story Pirates benefit performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The show starts at 5:00 PM; doors open at 4:30. Proceeds support the operations of the Library.
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Fall Children's Program Registration Underway
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 Sign-up has begun online for fall pre-registered storytimes, classes, book discussions and after school programs.
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Special Children's Programs
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Thursday, September 8, 5:00 - 6:30 PM.
Leir Children's Program Room
LEGO Challenge
Children in Grades K - 5 meet to build with LEGOS. Children may work alone or in groups to make fantastic creations! Registration required.
 Saturday, September 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Main Program Room
Dave Jay Concert for Kids
Dave Jay will perform a lively interactive concert for families with children ages 5 and under. No registration.
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Weekly Drop-In Children's Activities
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Tuesday, 10:30 AM Please note new time.
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.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM Please note new time.
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.
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, 10:30 AM
Leir Children's Program Room
Music & Movement with Judy
Miss Judy from the Enchanted Garden will provide a lively interactive musical experience for children ages 2 - 5. Adults may accompany children.
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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