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Over the years, the Friends of the Ridgefield
Library have conducted a variety of money-raising events, but the Semi-Annual
Books Sales represent the backbone of their efforts.
The Friends' fundraising efforts began in
1975 with a Tupperware party, and over the years various other fund-raising
events have included book and author luncheons, antiquarian book fairs,
harpsichord recitals, museum bus trips, a tag sale, a celebrity auction,
and numerous book sales. In 1983, the Friends conducted a major telephone
campaign to muster support for the Town of Ridgefield-Library agreement,
which was unanimous, which led to the building addition of 1984.
The Friends have also sponsored many programs
for patrons of the Library. A photography exhibit "Ridgefield As We See
It" and "Lunch with an Author" were among the most popular. For many years,
the Friends bought and maintained the circulating art collection, now decommissioned.
The Friends donate used books to Good Will, prisons, church fairs, Covenant
House, and other worthy institutions. They also deliver books to shut-ins.
Since its incorporation in 1975, the Friends
of the Ridgefield Library have donated well over $100,000 in materials
and equipment. Following is a list of their major gifts:
Library
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6 leather chairs in the Story Time Sculpture Room
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Public access typewriter
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Video display racks
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Bicycle rack
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Printing of Library Brochure
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Video cassettes, books, CDs, and Books on Tape
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Computer scanner
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Museum passes
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Introductory collection of
books-on-CD
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Book Club Corner
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Benches in front of the entrance to the Library
Information Services/Reference Room
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Microfiche cabinet
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20 volume Oxford English Dictionary
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Work station and chair
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2 Minolta microfilm reader printers
Children's Services
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Button maker
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Book display racks
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Puppet theater
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Red tables and upholstered chairs
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Summer reading special programs
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VCR and various equipment and
supplies
Dayton Program Room
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Kitchen equipment ($1,200)
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Clock
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Steel hangers for art exhibits
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Coat rack
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Computer, software and printer for coordinator
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Moving, re-conditioning, and regular tuning
of piano which had been bequeathed by a Friend
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Various programs including music appreciation,
literature, poetry, Civil War Series and Transcendentalist Series
Circulation Desk
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Three typewriters
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Label maker
Reading for the Blind
(records talking books)
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New furniture and refurbishment of studio including
paint and carpet
Staff
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Furniture and supplies for staff lounge
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Coat rack
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Refurbishment of staff lounge (cabinets, paint,
flooring, clock, mirror)
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$400 to $500 each year for CLA membership dues
and registration fees for professional staff
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Director's trip to PLA meeting
Please help us continue this worthwhile endeavor,
which benefits the townspeople of Ridgefield by joining the Friends and
becoming an active member.
Seniors -- $10.00
Individual memberships -- $15.00
Family membership -- $25.00
Patrons -- $50
Benefactors -- $100
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