Changes Happening May 13-23:   After 10+ years and more than 2.25 million items handled, the Ridgefield Library’s automated materials sorting equipment is getting an upgrade.

With the new sorter, you will be able to insert a stack of books into the book return slot – no more waiting for the green light to insert items one at a time!  And our new equipment will be faster, more accurate, gentler and quieter with updated software for improved cybersecurity.

Starting on Tuesday, May 13th, both our outside and inside Main Lobby book return slots will be closed for the installation of the new sorter. During this time, Library items will need to be returned to a book drop container located outside near the Library’s main sliding door entrance.

You will also see new, easy-to-use self-checkout machines arriving in the Bossidy Commons, the Lodewick Children’s Library and on the Upper Level near our Book Club Collection.

We expect the new materials sorter and self-checkout machines to be ready for use on Friday, May 23^rd.

Thank you, Ridgefield!  Your support of this fiscal year 2024-2025 capital project has made this upgrade to a vital part of the Library’s operations possible. If you would like to learn more about the automated materials handling sorter system or if you have any questions, please contact Library Director, Brenda McKinley at [email protected]