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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.
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Library : The Real James Bond Author Event Tonight at 7pm
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Ridgewood NJ, wondering what is happening in Ukraine? Or why? Anastasia Bard, a Ukrainian-American Ridgewood resident with 20 years’ experience as an investigative journalist, answers questions about the current conflict, describes life under military siege for Ukrainian civilians, and explores possible reasons why two countries with so much in common could be at war. Register at ridgewoodlibrary.org (link under ‘Find Tickets’). Questions: Larissa Brookes, Lbrookes@ridgewoodlibrary.org or 201-670-5600, ext. 137
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Library Presents Ukraine: 1991 to Present
Continue reading February is Reading Marathon Month in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, in March of 2021 Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, all New! Live Virtual Format! Friends of the Ridgewood Library 31st Author Luncheon will look a little different this year and will happen online via Zoom. We look forward to resuming our in-person Author Luncheon in the spring of 2022.
Wed, Feb 24 7pm | Sustainability Series | Set Up a Backyard Beehive
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library presents Ridgewood’s bee man, Frank Mortimer, explains and demonstrates how “newbee” keepers can get started. Responsible for 80% of all pollination, honeybees are Earth’s most productive pollinator and keeping bee hives can help strengthen our planet’s dwindling honeybee population. No matter how much outdoor space you have, you can become a beekeeper. Register here.
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Ridgewood NJ, Registration for children who will enter kindergarten or be new first graders to the district in September 2021 opens on January 16, 2021. Ridgewood residents can register online only by completing the registration process no later
than February 12, 2021.
Continue reading 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration for Ridgewood Schools
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL)Pub Trivia: Scrubs (TV show), Monday, September 21, 7pm. Well, I know what you’ve been told. You gotta work to feed the soul. But you can’t do this all on your own…so we welcome you to join us virtually for our next pub trivia, Scrubs. Register at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org by clicking on ‘Event Schedule and Registration’ button. Zoom link will be sent closer to event. For ages 18+. Questions? Please email rplpubtrivia@gmail.com.
Parenting Program: Managing Middle-School Stress, Monday, September 21, 7-8:30pm. Dr. Kevin Giangrasso, clinical psychologist, discusses managing new school stress. Register at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org by clicking on ‘Event Schedule and Registration’ button. Zoom link will be sent morning of the event.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Library events – September through October
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Ridgewood NJ according to Steve Kim on the Facebook page ,” It Takes a Ridgewood Village” Kim points out that in Library minutes excerpts from 2015 there is no mention of user survey. The library went straight to architects and Gisolfi was chosen. What are the chances they back up and incorporate resident input?
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Library help is much heralded Public Forum on Saturday . Dispite all the hoopla the event attendance was a bit thin.
While some attendees including Anne LaGrange Loving complimented Nancy Greene for making an honest effort to listen to the concerns of the citizens.
Continue reading Ridgewood Library ReImagine Forum Report
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Library Foundation President had some choice words for residents on a local Ridgewood Facebook group , “It Takes a Ridgewood Village” .
The Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Board of Directors consists of up to 21 directors. The Board has four officers, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.New Board Members and officers are elected by the current Board members. The Nominating Committee presents a recommended list of directors and officers to be voted on at the Annual Board Meeting each November. Directors serve one and two year terms. Each director is requested to serve on one or two committees which include governance, finance, investment, media, events and fundraising.
Continue reading President of Library Foundation Tells Residents to “Get Over the Staircase”
August 12,2018
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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Public Library cardholders, check out audiobooks, movies, ebooks and music for FREE on Hoopla. Best part: these titles are always available. Perfect for your summer travel. Set up your account today; please call the Reference Desk with any questions. https://
March 28,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library will be hosting author M. Earl Smith will be speaking on his book “Ridgewood: A Postcard Series” and doing a book signing afterwards. All are welcome to join
Monday, April 2 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
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Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
January 27,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Public Library has been awarded a $1,000 Literacy Grant from Vernon Library Supplies, Inc., for the Library’s “outstanding contribution towards helping new immigrants to America to achieve English proficiency and become productive, fulfilled members of their communities.”
The grant will support Ridgewood Library’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program, which today coordinates 49 volunteer tutors with 122 adult students representing 32 countries. Tutors offer individual sessions, conversation groups and classes that bring students together from such diverse countries as Syria, Japan, Brazil, Panama, Bangladesh, Turkey, New Caledonia and more.
The Friends of the Ridgewood Library is also a longtime supporter that helps produce the Library’s annual International Luncheon; ESL students contribute native dishes and all are honored for their year’s work by Ridgewood’s Mayor, Council and Library Board. This year’s event will be held on June 8, 2018.
The ESL community is also welcome on March 5, 2018, when the Library will host a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) program on “How to Become a U.S. Citizen,” 10am – noon.
For additional information, visit us on the web at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or contact ESL Librarian Victoria Hilditch at vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org or 201-670-5600 ext. 133.
