This Month @ the Library

December 7, 2007

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Storytime Registration Continues through Monday

Registration is now ongoing for the winter session of pre-school storytimes and after-school programs. There is something planned for every age youngster, so stop by Children's Services and pick up a full calendar of winter activities, beginning the week of January 7th.

Re-scheduled Amelia Earhart Program this Saturday

Jessa Piaia's Portraits in Motion performance of Amelia Earhart: First Lady of the Air has been re-scheduled for Saturday, December 8th at 2 PM in the Dayton Program Room. Weather last weekend restricted Ms. Piaia's travel - something that would never have deterred the pioneering aviatrix she portrays in this one-woman show!

Music, Art and Poetry All on Tap Sunday

You'll have to be fast on your feet to keep up with all the wonderful cultural offerings available this weekend! Start with a recital in the Dayton Program Room at 1 PM by Ridgefield's own David Gale, the young violinist who has been developing a world-wide reputation since winning the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra's Music Performance Competition a few years ago. David will be performing works by Mozart, J.S. Bach, Paganini and Wienawski, accompanied by pianist Evan Solomon. Reservations are not required, but space is limited.

Then travel on over to the Ridgefield Guild of Artists at 34 Halpin Lane, where another celebrated local talent, Ira Joe Fisher, will entertain with a reading of his poetry beginning at 2 PM. On display will be works of art submitted by Guild member artists in response to Mr. Fisher's book of poetry, Some Holy Weight in the Village Air. The Library will be supplying refreshments for this latest in our ARTalk series of events co-sponsored with the Guild. For more information about this event and about the Guild's current Festive Home exhibit and sale, call 438-8863 or visit their website.

Teens to Discuss New Movie on December 14th

Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy have been beloved of young adult readers for many years, and a film version of the first volume, The Golden Compass, is being released this month. Those in grades 6-12 are invited to join in a discussion of the book and the movie in the Library's History Room at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 14th. Space is limited, so sign up in Children's Services now.

Italian Poster Art Subject of Author Talk on December 13th

Lorenzo Ottaviani will deliver a multimedia presentation about his new book, Travel Italia - The Golden Age of Italian Posters, on Thursday evening, December 13 at 7 PM in the Dayton Program Room. Commenting on Mr. Ottaviani's book, renowned graphic designer Milton Glaser calls it "a beautiful piece of work." Travel Italia is a coffee table book which showcases an anthology of vintage Italian posters known for their vivid colors and graphic forms and dating from 1920-1960. The book will be featured in the December 2007 issue of Vanity Fair magazine. Mr. Ottaviani not only wrote, but also designed and produced Travel Italia which was published by Abrams Books this month. He will speak about the content of the travel posters as well as his role as designer and producer of the book.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the presentation. Registration is not required.

Library Book Bags Are Great Gifts

Here's the perfect gift idea for anyone who borrows a lot of goodies from the Library! Originally made available as a special gift to families participating in this year's Summer Reading Program, these roomy green and black bags feature long handles, a zipper top and a handy pocket on the outside for your library card. At only $10 each, you can buy one for everyone on your holiday list - and show your support for the Library at the same time. Stop at the Circulation Desk and purchase yours today - while supplies last!

Friends Online Book Sales Make Book Buying Easy

Looking for a unique gift for a bibliophile? The Friends of the Ridgefield Library now offer a wide range of special items at their online stores. Internet book sales have become an important additional source of revenue for the Friends, and all proceeds add to the support the Friends give to the Library each year for programs, collections and special equipment.

You can shop any time of day or night from the comfort of your home or office at: http://amazon.co m/shops/forl or on e-Bay at Seller ID ridgefieldfriends.

Library Closings this Month

The Library will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. However, we will be open and ready to help you the weekend before the holiday. Stop by for extra DVDs to keep the kids busy while you finish your holiday preparations! College and high school students will be pleased to know that we will also be open our normal hours the rest of the holiday week, offering a quiet place to buckle down to those term papers and studying for finals.

The Library will be open on New Year's Eve, Monday December 31st, but we will close at 4 PM to allow our staff to get home safe and sound before the evening's festivities. We will remain closed on New Year's Day, opening again on Wednesday the 2nd at 10 AM.

Book Groups On - and Off - This Month

At this busy time of the year, some of the Library's ongoing offerings are on hiatus in deference to seasonal activities. The AM Book Group and Critics' Circle Book Group will not meet this month, but the intrepid Poetry Discussion Group will gather on Friday, December 14th at 1 PM for a 4th session focused on the poetry of Robert Frost.

All of the Library's monthly book discussion groups, including the Tuesday Evening Nonfictioneers, are completing their selection of new titles for the winter and spring. Pick up copies of the new lists at the Library or check our website for details. New members are always welcome at all four groups. Please note: The AM Book Group will move its meetings to 10 AM starting in January.

New Book Group Lists

Favorite Regular Programs Continue through the Holidays

Isn't it nice to know that some things are always there when you need them? Friday Flicks and Drop-in Storytimes on Mondays and Saturdays happen every week, without fail (except on holidays when the Library is closed). Scrabble on Tuesday evenings is on throughout the month, as are Nutmeg Nibblers, Junior Critics and YA Critics.

The Hollister Film Series will take a break on the 25th but will show The Namesake on Tuesday, December 11th, at 1:30 and 7:00 PM.

Check our full calendar of events for this month.

Favorite Library Links

·  Library Catalog

·  Event Calendar

·  Library Webpage

·  Book Group Selections

·  Hollister Film Series Schedule

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