This Week's Events at Ridgefield Library

From the Ridgefield Public Library:

Friends of the Library Annual Spring Used Book Sale

Annual Spring Used Book Sale (limited children's books) May 13-16On the Library's Lower Level

Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 10-noon$10 Early Bird entry (free for Friends members)
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Half Price!
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM $5/bag - bring your own grocery bag

Job Opening At The Library

Teen Services Librarian (F/T) sought for Ridgefield Library Adult Services department. We are looking for a dynamic, teen-savvy individual, with youth-focused collection development, reference, reader's advisory and programming experience to work in our sunny, new Teen Center. Strong interpersonal and technology skills a must for outreach and partnerships, as well as running our 10 year old Teen Advisory Group. Duties also include adult reference and technology instruction. MLS required (or near completion). Letter, resume and 3 professional references to Leslie Vuilleumier at mlvuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org by May 20.

Important Notice for Ridgefield Library Borrowers

For the foreseeable future we will no longer process requests for items we do not own and must revise the procedure for placing a hold on items we do own.
Please do not use the REQUEST IT feature in our online catalog to request items from Ridgefield or other Bibliomation libraries. Instead, please go to any service desk in the library, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
Click here for more important information about about how this will impact you and alternative service options. We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause many of our regular patrons.

Shutterbugs

Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM Offsite

ShutterbugsThe Ridgefield Library's photography group meets monthly to discuss their craft and/or head out on their many field trips. They usually meet at the Library parking lot at 9 AM. New members are always welcome. Please contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or emailridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the group and to find out the location of the field trips.

Special Children's Programs

Thursday, May 12, 4:30 PM

Leir Children's Program Room Mystery Science
For kids in 4th & 5th grade. Join Head of Children's Services Gayle Pulley and Children's Services Librarian Mary Beth Rassulo and discover how much fun science can be! Registration is required.

Weekly Drop-In Children's Activities

Drop-In Storytime Children ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film.

Monday, 10:30 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, 10:15 AM

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, 11:30 AM

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.

Wednesday, 2:00 PM

Leir Children's Program Room

Friday Flicks
Book based movies for ages 2 and up.

Friday, 11:00 AM

Leir Children's Program Room

Drop-In StorytimeChildren ages 3 and up are invited for stories, songs and a short book-based film.

AP Exam Prep Study Hall

Ridgefield High School students studying for AP exams are welcome to use the Dayton Program Room as a study hall at scheduled times. A staff member will be present.

Monday, May 9, 3:00 - 8:00 PMDayton Program Room

Middle School Critics
For people in grades 6 through 8. We'll chat about books, movies, plays, music, games, and more. We'll provide snacks, you bring your opinions about whatever media you've been consuming lately!
Drop in, no registration needed.

Tuesday, May 10, 4:30 PM

Kellen Family Children's Program Room

Trading Card Game Club
People in grades 6 - 12 who enjoy trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! are invited to come play on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Library. The club is run by middle school students who are fans of the games. Current players of the games will find people to play against, and those who are interested but have never played are welcome to come and learn. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

Thursday, May 12, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Kellen Family Children's Program Room