T-17: Countdown to Opening Weekend!

Seventeen library-based and community book groups held discussions of The Grapes of Wrath and related books during The Big Read in 2010.  Co-sponsored by the Library and the Ridgefield Playhouse and featuring activities presented by 17 town organizations, this project of the National Endowment for the Arts engaged hundreds of Ridgefielders of all ages in exploring the impact of John Steinbeck and his masterwork.

Want to learn more about Ridgefield and our Library?  Visit our beautiful new building starting May 9th.  If you can't wait that long, you can go to ridgefieldlibrary.org today.

Timeline for New Library Opening Announced

Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 9-11 for Opening Weekend of the New Ridgefield Library!  More details will be announced shortly.

The Library will close for a brief period in April for the move from its temporary quarters on Governor Street back to its home at 472 Main Street.  Exact dates are dependent on satisfaction of life/safety and building code occupancy requirements and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.  The Library staff hopes to restore some services on a limited basis during the weeks preceding the Opening Weekend, as they settle in and get the many new systems and services up and running.

It's Official!

Peter Coffin, Chair of the Ridgefield Library Board of Directors, is very pleased to announce that the official Opening Weekend for the New Ridgefield Library has been set for May 9-11^th.   “It has been more than 10 years in the works, and has taken the generosity and hard work of nearly 1,300 people, including planners, designers, volunteers, Friends, staff, Board and donors to bring to fruition, but the time is finally here,” says Coffin. “We invite the entire community to join us on the afternoon of Friday, May 9^th (exact time TBA) for ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremonies, to be followed throughout the weekend by performances, demonstrations, games and more to help visitors discover the many delights of the New Ridgefield Library.”

More details will be posted shortly.

Memorial Day Parade 2013

Memorial Day Parade 2013, a set on Flickr.

Here we are in our hardhats on a beautiful afternoon for a parade. We got lots of enthusiastic cheers for the New Ridgefield Library from our friends and supporters along Main Street.