This Week @ the Ridgefield Library
May 21-27, 2012 
In This Issue
Holiday Weekend Schedule
Join Us June 1st and 2nd for a "Last Hurrah"
Free Movies @ the Library
Book Discussions
Children's Activities this Week

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Holiday Weekend Schedule
flags with fireworksSaturday, May 26 - Library open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 27 & Monday, May 28 - Library closed
Monday, May 28 - Look for us in the Memorial Day parade!   
We're Moving Forward...Won't You Join Us on June 1st and 2nd?
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Two Special Events Coming Up to Celebrate the Past and Future of the Ridgefield Library

Friday, June 1st, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
"Last Hurrah" Party
Libations... hors d'oeuvres... live and silent auctions. $100 per person. Print or share a full invitation Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today online or by calling 203-438-2282 x1022.

Saturday, June 2nd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Community Open House
Activities include crafts, face painting, stories, music, poetry, a visit from The Wild Thing, presentation of the Paccadolmi Awards for volunteer service, and much more. See and share a full description.
All day - all ages - all free! 
Free Movies @ the Library
Hollister Film SeriesTuesday, May 22,  1:30 and 7:00 PM, Dayton Program Room
Hollister Film Series
Now showing: We Bought a Zoo (2011, PG, 124 minutes)
Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson star in the story of a father who moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. 
Book Discussions this Week
Wednesday, May 23, 10:00 AM, Dayton Program Room
AM Book Group
This month: Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy  

New members always welcome at Library book groups.  No registration.  Several of the groups are currently choosing their next round of titles.  Ask in the Fiction Room for ballots if you would like to help select books for us to discuss. 
Children's Activities  
GuitarThursday, May 24, 10:30 AM, Dayton Program Room
Let's Grow and Sing Together! Concert
Mandy Cook will play her guitar and lead us on a spring musical adventure. For children ages 5 and under with an adult. No registration.


Thursday, May 24, 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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