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Our 2011-2012 Annual Appeal continues through June 30th.
You can support these and other Library services with a tax-deductible donation. Look for your letter in the mail or
give online today.
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Summer Schedule Notes
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We're Still Here! Thanks to those of you who participated in our "Last Hurrah" events on June 1st and 2nd. Now that June 3rd has arrived, business as usual will continue at 472 Main Street until we are ready to move to temporary quarters during construction. Stay tuned for more details.
Sunday Hours: June 10th will be the last open Sunday until the fall. We will remain open Monday - Saturday during the summer.
Hollister Film Series moves to its summer schedule of every other Wednesday, starting with screenings on June13th. This seasonal change will allow everyone to enjoy the CHIRP concerts in Ballard Park on Tuesday evenings.
Summer Reading Program will begin July 9th, with online reading logs open starting on June 21st. Details to follow.
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Share your Memories and Save a Bit of Library History
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Sign our Memory Book
We are collecting people's stories about the Ridgefield Library and what it has meant to them and their families over the years. We have started a Memory Book, which can be found near the Circulation Desk. Stop by to add your reminiscences on paper, or send them to us by email. We will be sharing them on our website soon, along with videotaped testimonials folks made at last Saturday's Community Open House.
 Buy a Brick!
You can take home a little piece of the Ridgefield Library once construction starts and a large part of the building is demolished. For just $10 you can purchase an authentic brick from the current Library as a keepsake. They make a great bookend, paperweight or doorstop - and a unique idea for Father's Day, graduation and teacher gifts! Reserve your bricks now at the Circulation Desk or purchase online, and we will contact you when bricks are ready for pick up.
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Book Buggy Buzzes In for July
|  The Friends of the Library are pleased to announce a new pilot program called the Book Buggy.
The Book Buggy consists of a cart stocked with reading material for people of all ages, available for casual use. Book Buggies will be found this July in Ballard Park (M-W-F 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and at the Recreation Center (during the center's hours of operation). No library card is necessary. Just choose an item of interest. Read it while you are in the park or at the Rec Center and return when you are done. |
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Book Discussions this Week
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Thursday, June 7, 1:00 PM, Dayton Program Room
 Murder by the Book
This month: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre
More about this and upcoming Murder by the Book selections.
New members always welcome at Library book groups. Ask at the Circulation Desk about copies of the selected titles. No registration.
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Shutterbugs Meet Saturday
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Saturday, June 9, 9:30 AM, History 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.
As the group often goes straight out to take photographs contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group.
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Children's Activities
| Thursday, June 7, 4:30 PM, Children's Program Room
Junior Writers
Young writers in grades 4 & 5 are invited to share their written creations and inspire each other in their love of writing. Snacks will be served. No registration.
Drop-In Programs:
No Registration - In the Children's Program Room unless otherwise noted.
- Monday 10:30 AM Drop-in Storytime (Stories, songs and a film for children aged 3 and up)
- Tuesday 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM Mother Goose (Music, movement and rhymes for infants through age 2 with a caregiver. In the Dayton Program Room.)
- Tuesday 6:30 PM Scrabble (Play with a tournament experienced teacher. For grades 4 - 8.)
- Friday 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Friday Flicks (Short films based on favorite picture books for ages 2 and up)
- Saturday 10:30 AM Drop-in Storytime (Stories, songs and a film for children aged 3 and up)
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Annual Appeal Deadline Approaches - Help Us Reach our Goal
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The Library's 2011-2012 Annual Appeal continues through June 30th! You can make a difference with your gift today. Join over 1000 other supporters in helping us meet our $250,000 annual fundraising goal for this year with your tax-deductible donation today. Give online or mail your check to Ridgefield Library, 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, ATT: Annual Appeal.
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