My questions to the Library:
Who requested and who authorized the use of reserves to be marked as a donation? What was the amount? What meetings and discussions took place to determine this course of action, and who were the participants of that meeting?
Who proposed and who authorized the donation from Friends? What allows Friends to use donated funds in ways other than what is indicated on the webpage?
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“Well they are not pleasing everybody all the time; that is for sure. I am totally against the parking garage. I am for the Schedler house but not the property being developed. I am for the renovation of the library. so there.
The Village suit it turned out had no legality. It was turned down by the courts. The current council had no power to change the density of the multi family housing. The suit was about limiting the density to 25 or 30 units. It was not about stopping the housing from going up. That was passed by the the Three Amigos with the high density of 50 units per acre instead of 25. Plus the current council limited the size the garage to fit the current lot; because a larger garage would have been too ugly. Although I wanted NO GARGARE; I appreciate the current size decision even if it costs more money. I don’t want any garage I repeat. Aesthetics are very important to me.”
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.
but what about the books ?
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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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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 reimaginerpl@ridgewoodlibrary.org.
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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.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Public Library
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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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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 reimaginepl@ridgewoodlibrary.org
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.
photo courtesy of Friends of the Ridgewood Library
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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 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
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Blog Staff Note, the unedited version of the questions of Director Nancy Greene gave at Wednesday’s Ridgewood Council Meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Library Responds to Questions Regarding Library Renovation Concept
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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.
Continue reading The History of the Village of Ridgewood
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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:
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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
