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Name: In Person: Author Talk with Todd Brewster: American Childhood
Start: 2023-06-01T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-06-01T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

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In Person: Author Talk with Todd Brewster: American Childhood

Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

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Seats Remaining: 170

Description:

A remarkable collection of over 200 stunning photographs of children—from the Civil War era to the present—that captures the ever-changing experience of childhood throughout American history. Did Americans “invent” childhood? Author Todd Brewster ...

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Barbara Shapiro Exhibition - In Harmony: Abstraction and Figuration

All Day 6/4 - 7/9

Gallery at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

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Barbara Shapiro's prints, paintings and multimedia artworks will be on view from June 4th through July 9th. Ms. Shapiro's works exhibit a harmony between abstraction and figuration and also allow for a delicacy and boldness informed by line, color an...

In Person: Voting and Elections in CT With Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Programs

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Interested in elections and voting in CT? What is the status of early voting now that it has been passed in CT and how will it work? CT Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will speak about these and other related topics at the Leag...

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In Person: eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

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Seats Remaining: 11

Description:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what OverDrive and Hoopla have to offer and how to get started. Please feel free to bring your mobile device. ...

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· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

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· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: STEAM Corner for Kids!

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Grades 3–5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM

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Seats Remaining: 9

Description:

Express your personality by creating your own wooden pin on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design! All materials will be pro...

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· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Embroidery Machine Orientation

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

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Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering. Learn how to hoop your material, ...

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.

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The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

Join our weekly book club designed especially for adolescents (16 and up) and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. This inclusive book club is open to anyone who enjoys a good story! Non-readers, non-verbal, emerging readers, ...

In Person: Teen Tech Tuesday - Engrave a Keepsake Box

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

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Seats Remaining: 11

Description:

Join us to create your very own keepsake box on the library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for engraving your own unique design. All materials will be provided Th...

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The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

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· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online: Architect Zaha Hadid, with Toni McKeen

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures & Panels

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Zaha Hadid was an incredibly talented woman architect who didn't believe in straight lines .Hadid was widely regarded to be the greatest female architect in the world today. Her highly inventive work was unique and distinctive, and introduced ra...

In Person Author Talk: Eliza Minot, In the Orchard

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

A novel about womanhood, modern family, and the interior landscape of maternal life, as seen through the life of a young wife and mother on a single day. At night, Maisie Moore dreams that her life is perfect: the looming mortgages and credit card...

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· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

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In Person: Author Talk with Todd Brewster: American Childhood

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 170

Description:

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person Author Talk: Eliza Minot, In the Orchard

7:00pm - 8:15pm

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Author Talk with Laura Scalzo, American Arcadia

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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New York City, 1985. The scaffolded and torchless Statue of Liberty is under reconstruction; the Twin Towers hum with money; and the clubs pulse with music. Young Wall Streeter, Mina Berg, and her roommate, Chry Risk, strike up friendships with th...

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· The Library has masks available at all service desks

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In Person: Fiona Davis Author Talk: The Spectacular

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis transports us back to 1950s Manhattan and glamorous Radio City Music Hall in her thrilling new novel about a talented young Rockette and a mysterious bomber terrorizing New York City. For more information...

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