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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public library will host space expert Joe Lennox who will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Mr Lennox will give a talk on the historic mission that continues to inspire future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond on TUESDAY, JULY 16th , 11:00 AM—12:00 PM, Register here
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If you’ve crossed the street by Graydon Pool, the Ridgewood Public Library or a few other busy locations around the Village, you’ve probably noticed the pedestrian-activated crosswalk flashers.
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Ridgewood NJ, in an age dominated by digital screens and virtual experiences, there’s a surprising resurgence happening in the heart of communities: the public library. While some may perceive libraries as relics of the past, Generation Z is spearheading a movement to rediscover these invaluable institutions, redefining their purpose in the modern world.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Public Library celebrates 100 years, join Local History Librarian Sarah Kiefer and Village Historian Peggy Norris, as they take a look back at the Ridgewood Library’s history. Learn all about the group of volunteers who started the lending library, which led to the establishment of the George L. Pease Memorial Library in 1923. Light refreshments will be served at the lecture. No registration required. Any questions contact Sarah Kiefer at 201-670-5600 x2135 or skiefer@ridgewoodlibrary.org
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library will host a Cyber Security Awareness (for seniors) event on Tuesday, October 3, 10:30 am-12 pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library made two important announcements . First the Children’s Department is closed for renovation from August 7th to August 16th for renovation and the Library is currently hiring two part time library assistant positions .
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 am in the Auditorium or on Zoom the Ridgewood Public Library presents the The Miracle Mets of 1969. Historian Rick Feingold takes us from the team’s humble beginnings in 1962 to their triumphant 1969 season as World Champions.
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Ridgewood NJ, recent book additions to the Ridgewood Public Library have raised more than a few eyebrows. What’s seems to missing is a robust public debate over what is appropriate and to whom.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bloomsbury, the book publisher behind the Harry Potter series, just raised its revenue expectations for its latest financial year to £260m, up from the previously expected £243m. That’s some 40% higher than the company managed just 2 years ago.
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Continue reading The Ridgewood Public Library: Ready, Get Set…READ!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library hosts an EXCLUSIVE, PRE-LAUNCH event. Patricia Engel, RHS ’95, is the award-winning author of Infinite Country, The Veins of the Ocean, It’s Not Love, It’s Just Paris, and Vida. Her latest, The Faraway World, will be released January 24, and registrants have the opportunity to pre-order at a discounted price (20% off) and have it signed at event. $10/person.
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To accommodate those attending the many activities and events held on weekdays at both the Village Hall and the Ridgewood Public Library
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Ridgewood NJ, in order to allow for greater vehicle turnover; to accommodate those attending the many activities and events held on weekdays at both the Village Hall and the Ridgewood Public Library; and to allow those using the walking paths and playground at Veterans Field to find parking spaces in the Village Hall/Library parking lot, new parking restrictions are now in effect.
Continue reading Limits Placed on Parking Vehicles in the Village Hall and Ridgewood Public Library Parking Lot
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Ridgewood NJ, National Read a Book Day on September 6 calls all book lovers to indulge in their favorite hobby, guilt-free. Bringing new worlds to life, books enlighten us and transport us on exciting adventures. They can challenge our perspectives on the human experience in ways unmatched by other media. In a world deluged by technology, National Read a Book Day encourages us to silence the noise and turn the pages for a while.
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Ridgewood NJ, Author Jim Wright shares the entertaining story shares the entertaining adventures of this Philadelphia orinthologist whose name was indeed stolen by fellow birder and Jamaica visitor Ian Fleming.
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