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Information about the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Friends of the Ridgefield Library Board 2022-2023

Front row (L to R): Ken Ehrlickman, Sandy Koppen, Ellen Darvick, Betty Ito, Marie Pinchbeck.
Center row (L to R): Rhonda Hill, Cam Percival, Tom Madden, Julie Yaun.
Back row (L to R): Cris Nichols, Leslie Vuillemier, Carole Clark.

Monthly Secret Stacks Book Sale

Stop by the Friends Sorting Room on the Library's Lower Level on the second Saturday of the month for our Secret Stacks Book Sale.  Great choices for readers of all ages and interests -- fiction, mysteries, paperbacks, children's books and more!  

  • Sorting Room open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Cash, check or charge (charge over $10)

 

 

Upcoming Friends-Sponsored Events

The Friends of the Ridgefield Library sponsor many popular Library programs for all ages:

Ridgefield Folk Concert Series

and, of course, Summer Reading!

 

The Friends of the Ridgefield Library have provided so many things that help to make the Library a better place for all.  Scroll through to see some recent items made possible by donations from the Friends.  Thank you!

Benefits of Friends Membership

• Friends’ newsletter, Friends’ Trends

• Free early admission on the first day of our General Book Sale

• Invitation to Friends Holiday Party in December and Annual Dinner/Meeting in June

• Pride in knowing you are preserving and improving library service in our community

Membership Dues

Memberships last one year from the date of payment. We will remind you when it’s time to renew your membership.

Membership dues are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law and are eligible for many corporate matching fund programs.

To join the Friends, complete a membership form and drop it with your check at the Circulation Desk at the Library or mail it to 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, Attn: Friends Membership.

  • Senior Friend – $15
  • Individual Friend – $20
  • Family Friends – $35
  • Good Friend – $50
  • Best Friend – $100

Membership dues paid to the Friends are distinct from contributions to the Library’s Annual Appeal. Friends’ dues provide the seed money for book sales and other Friends’ activities, the proceeds of which are used to support specific Library services and programs. Appeal donations made directly to the Library support the Library’s annual operating budget.

 

Friends' News

For the latest news, read the Friends of the Ridgefield Library newsletter, Friends’ Trends.

Be a Friends Volunteer

Volunteers are always needed to process book donations as they come in; research and list books online; serve on various committees; and work at semi-annual book sales. Volunteering opportunities range from a couple of hours once a year to an ongoing weekly or monthly commitment.

Contact Cris Nichols, Book Sale Chair for more information.

Internet Book Sales Volunteers Needed:
Have an hour or so free every week? Spend a lot of time online? Become an Internet Lister! We will train you to evaluate books and list them on Amazon. We also need help processing and shipping completed sales. Contact Felicia Soltys for more information.

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