Love Your Library:  LYL 

Join us for our Fourth Annual Love Your Library (LYL) Celebration 
 
DATE:  October 4-5, 2019

PLACE:  All Around Town!

All donations received on LYL weekend will be matched by an anonymous donor and will benefit the annual operating fund of the Ridgefield Library.

Thank you for your support! 

Friday, October 4:  7:30 AM-5:30 PM–Stop & Shop*

Saturday, October 5:  7:30 AM-12:00 PM–Early Bird Café*, Ridgefield Running Company*, Steve’s Bagels*

*At all locations, see volunteers with Library information, bookmarks and collecting donations. Give a donation of any amount and receive free raffle tickets to bring to the Library on  Saturday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM for a chance to win great prizes.

Saturday, October 5:  10:00 AM-2:00 PM–Fire House — tours and giveaways. Police Benevolent Association on the front lawn of the Library — Safety Information and giveaways. Just stop by the Firehouse or the PBA table and receive free raffle tickets to bring to the Library on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM for a chance to win great prizes.

Saturday, October 5:  10:00 AM-3:00 PM–Ridgefield Library
Stop in for cookies and apple cider and to fill out a heart-shaped note saying what YOU Love about the Library. Complete the Scavenger Hunt and receive free raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes.

2:00 PM-2:45 PM–Performance by Danny Magic of his comedy magic show.

3:00 PM–Raffle Drawing for great prizes and awards presentation for LYL Magnet Contest.  

3:00 PM-4:45 PM–Film screening of “Where the Wild Things Are” (2009) in the Leir Children’s Program Room.

Saturday, October 5:  For Adults 21 and over
Ancona’s Wines & Liquors will be hosting wine tastings

1:00 PM-4:00 PM–Governor Street location**

3:00 PM-6:00 PM–Branchville Road location**

**Volunteers will be accepting donations and passing out Library information and bookmarks. Codey, Emma, Kyle, and Monique have each picked one of their favorite ‘book wines,’ that is, a wine that is perfect to enjoy by itself; no pairing  necessary, just the perfect, cozy accompaniment to a good book.  Make a donation of any amount to the Library and receive a free raffle ticket for a basket of wine.  Winners will be notified by email.

Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Supports Ridgefield Library 

Ridgefield Library has been selected as the beneficiary of
the @StopandShop Community Bag Program!

DATE:  June 1-30, 2019

PLACE:  Stop & Shop, 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

Each time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Stop & Shop at 125 Danbury Road in Copps Hill Plaza during the month of June, we will receive a $1 donation.

Thank you for your support! 

Ridgefield Library Guest Bartender Night at Gallo Ristorante

Join our favorite Guest Bartenders, Ridgefield Library Board Members Rob Freeman and Woody Harford and DJ Rob Ellis at Karaoke Night at the Ridgefield Library’s Guest Bartender Night at Gallo Ristorante 

DATE:  Thursday, June 13, 2019

TIME:  6:00 to 9:00 PM 

PLACE:  Gallo Ristorante, 5 Grove Street, Ridgefield

You, your family and friends can take a turn at the microphone, individually or as a team, or vote for your favorite “local” singers …. all while supporting the Ridgefield Library. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of song and laughs.

All bar tips benefit the Ridgefield Library. Gallo will also contribute 10% of the evening’s liquor and food bill.  Don’t forget to stay for dinner and mention “the Ridgefield Library.”

If you have any questions about this exciting evening, please contact  Laureen Bubniak, Director of Development  [email protected] or (203) 438-2282, ext. 11029 

Ridgefield Charity Poker Tournament

Ridgefield Library will host the Second Annual Ridgefield Charity Poker Tournament.  All profits go to charities.  Come play on behalf of the charity of your choice!  Click here to register

DATE:  Thursday, June 6, 2019

TIME:  6:00 to 11:00 PM (Tournament begins at 7:00 PM) 

PLACE:  Le Chateau, 1410 NY-35,  South Salem, NY 10590 

ENTRY FEE:    $175/per person (over the age of 21) includes tournament poker chips, a delicious buffet, unlimited beer and wine for the evening, cigar bar and live entertainment.

SPECTATOR:  $125/person (over the age of 21) If you don’t want play poker but would like to join the fun, you can purchase a Spectator Ticket which will allow you to attend and enjoy the buffet, wine, beer, cigar bar and live entertainment.     

AFTER EVENT EXPENSES, THE WINNING CHARITY WILL RECEIVE 50% OF THE PROFITS.

THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL CHANCES TO WIN MONEY FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY.

COME AND PLAY ON BEHALF OF THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE!

Direct inquiries to: Laureen Bubniak, Director of Development  [email protected] or  (203) 438-2282, ext. 11029 

2019 Ridgefield Charity Poker Tournament Committee:

Marc Colamaria

Ken Ducey

Kerry Anne Ducey

Rob Ellis

Joe Heinzmann

Tizzie Mantione

Tom Trillo

Laureen Bubniak

Connie Marsala 

Run Like A Mother

Happening every year on Mother’s Day, this road race takes place on May 12, 2019, and includes a women-only 5K, a kids one-mile race, and post race party for the entire family. Run Like a Mother runs through Ridgefield with family members cheering their athletes on as the final mile heads down Main Street before turning into Ballard Park for a post-run celebration.

5K finishers will receive a commemorative medal and technical tee shirt. Proceeds from the race benefit the Noreen L Papa “Mothers:Live Your Life” Fund at the Ridgefield Library. Noreen Papa was an integral part of Run Like a Mother for many years, who passed away in 2013 from cancer. Programming focuses on health and wellness for the community. (Ridgefield Press 12/31/2018)

Click here for more information and to register for Run Like A Mother 2019

Click here to donate to the Noreen L Papa Fund

Thank you to our sponsors:

BMW of Ridgefield

Casey Energy

Enchanted Garden

Fairfield County Bank

HamletHub

Dr. Blaine Langberg

Macaroni Kid

Karla Murtaugh Homes  

Orange Theory

Ridgefield Bicycle Company

Ridgefield Ophthalmology

Ridgefield Parks & Recreation

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center

Ridgefield Performance Chiropractic

Ridgefield Physical Therapy

Ridgefield Running Company

Steve’s Bagels & Cafe

Stop & Shop

Susi Laura Massage

Town Vibe

Great Expectations 2019