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Ridgewood Library Reimagine : Layaway plan

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by Steve Kim

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Library Reimagine is a form of layaway plan to the scale of 8,000,000 dollars.

Village guarantees the project cost and Library then pays as it can without specific time guidelines. Holy moly!

There is no intent or plans to raise sufficient donations in advance of the project start. And as I noted, the chances of Ridgewood getting the full or any amount of the to be applied NJ Library grant isn’t good.

Let’s wake up here because Village (we) can be on the hook for a lot for the visions of few. Time for a serious reality check.

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Ridgewood’s Further Adventures in Library Planing and Construction

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Ridgewood NJ, resident Steve Kim turned up some interesting information thru a series of OPRA requests on the Alan Gray’s open public sessions as well as focus groups and individual interviews with community stakeholders going back to 2012 on the needs and wants for the Ridgewood Public Library .

Kim’s OPRA requests seem to point to a predetermined design , based not on the unique character of Ridgewood but of a standard favored by Liberian’s nation wide.

As previously reported critics have been assailed by various ‘Library Trustees”, who claim the architects have build hundreds of library’s and “know best” . Really ,how many have you built for Ridgewood and how many books do you read?

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Ridgewood Public Library : Explore Renovation Concept, Library Trends and Funding

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SAT, SEPT 21  10-11AM | ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME

Ridgewood NJ, Nancy Greene and Lorri Steinbacher share slide-talk, tour and coffee as we explore renovation concept, library trends and funding plan. NJ State Grant application is underway for 2020 funds.
For more info or registration, please click here or email [email protected].

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Sherma Andrews Performs Live at the Ridgewood Library 09/08/19 at 2 pm.

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Ridgewood NJ, The Legendary Lady Singer Show is coming home to Ridgewood, New jersey. Come out and join me on September 8th at 2 pm at the Ridgewood Library.  This is a FREE CONCERT!!!

I will be performing from 2-3 pm on September 8th at the Ridgewood Public Library.  I will perform some of your favorite songs made popular by legendary lady singers such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and jazz legends such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Ridgewood Public Library : The Wonders of Microfilm

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Public Library in 2018 the Ridgewood Public Library Foundation graciously funded a new microfilm machine that allows you to easily read newspapers such as the Ridgewood News (1891-2011), the Bergen Record (1970-2013) and more. Ridgewood Public Library welcomes you to stop by to use the reader, whether you’re researching Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary, your family genealogy, sporting events, or local organizations. Any of our Reference Staff are happy to help you discover more about Ridgewood’s past.

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The Ridgewood Library is hosting Community Conversations- Be a part of the future of the library

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Ridgewood NJ, ReImagine: RPL Community Conversations

Please join us for a presentation and conversations about plans to reimagine the Ridgewood Public Library.

Please sign up online for your preferred dates at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org

Can’t make any meetings?
All resident questions and suggestions are welcome. Please send to [email protected]

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Ridgewood Public Library Will Host A Public Forum Tonight

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood public library will host a public forum on
the Library’s  renovation concepts .

WED, MAY 29  10-11AM | Open Public Forum
All Ridgewood residents invited to attend an open public forum on Library renovation concepts.
We look forward to sharing ideas.
Arts Studio, 1st floor
Please register here.

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Friends of the Ridgewood Library Thanked its 2019 Annual Appeal Donors with a Sushi-themed Cocktail Hour

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Ridgewood NJ, On Friday evening, Friends of the Ridgewood Library thanked its 2019 Annual Appeal donors with a sushi-themed cocktail hour, live music, a documentary screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and discussion with a professor of Japanese studies from Montclair State University. The Library offered many thanks to the Annual Appeal donors, as well as the generous local establishments that donated food and also offered this Fun Fact: this annual event is one of the very few times you can sip cocktails at the library!

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Ridgewood Public Library Public Forum- Today Saturday, May 11th from 1-2:30pm

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Library will be conducting a Public Forum on Saturday  May 11 at 1 pm – 2:30.pm

This is an opportunity to learn about the renovation and to bring any comments / questions to the attention of Library Director Nancy Greene.

Please invited your friends to ensure the library gets community support for one of the most important pillars of the Village’s quality of life

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The History of the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary, local historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki will provide a lecture on the critical years between 1865 and 1876. Using maps, documents, and historic panoramic photos, Norris and Suplicki illustrate Ridgewood’s transformation from farm to suburb.

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Ridgewood Public Library holds their 4th On Book Play Reading

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library invites you to Join their 4th On Book Play Reading on Friday, April 5 at 7pm with Christy Baron, Barbara Bolger, Diane Carlin Sims, Mark Kaplan and Ciaran Sheehan for a staged reading of Jordan Harrison’s “Marjorie Prime” (80m) followed by a talkback with the cast. Register here:

https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=5615&EventID=369646&PK&fbclid=IwAR0L6aghdoA-CEligGDIaOLlUdEOqM2qgMovGM7d-L

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Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands is hosting Close Encounters with Birds of Prey-Sun. March 24

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library Family Program
Cosponsored by The Friends of the Ridgewood Library and the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands present:

Close encounters with Birds of Prey

Sunday, March 24th from 2-3pm
ages 6 and up

Meet and Eagle, Hawk, Falcon with Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center and learn about raptors of the northeast.

Register at wwwridgewoodlibrary.org
125 Maple St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “A Tour of the Hidden Archives”

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RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “A Tour of the Hidden Archives”
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 11am Registration Required at Ridgewood Public Library website or call 201-670-5600. Take a backstage tour of the Ridgewood Public Library’s hidden gems with Local History Librarian Sarah Kiefer. In this rare opportunity you’ll get a glimpse at what the Bolger Heritage Center has to offer. Learn how to research your home, find information on your ancestors, and gain insight on the history of Ridgewood. In addition, you’ll get a guided tour of their most recently added 1869 and 2018 panoramas which they now have on display on the 2nd floor of the library, thanks to the generous donation of Glenn and Beth Jorgensen.

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Ridgewood Public Library and Ben&Jerry’s present Ridgewood Read it&Eat it photo challenge

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HOW TO PLAY:::::

1) Starting on Feb. 1st, 2019, every purchase made at Ben&Jerry’s Ridgewood location will include a Photo Challenge Card.

2| Stop by the Ridgewood Public Library to locate item specified on your Photo Challenge Card.

3| Once item is located at the library take a picture with the item, Photo Challenge Card, and yourself in front of the Ben &Jerry’s Photo Opp (located at
the Ridgewood Public Library’s lobby area).
4| Post picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ridgewoodreaditandeatit.
Don’t forget to tag us @benandjerrysnj and
@ridgewoodlibrary_youthservices

DISCLAIMER
Enter as many challenges as you like. Each entry will be submitted into a weekly raffle. One winner per week will be drawn and prizes may vary. ALL entries will be entered into a Grand Raffle Prize. Two lucky
winners will be selected to win either a year of free ice cream (one pint each week) or a catering party courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. Names will be drawn at the Ridgewood Public Library’s Library Con on Saturday,
March 9 @ 3pm (125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood NJ 07450).
Please contact Ridgewood Public Library, Youth Services Dept. (201) 670-5600 ext. 110 or Ben & Jerry’s (201) 689-1122 for more information.


Have fun!!!!