Library

Thanks to Judy Reel for the photol

The fence surrounding the library is gone! Looking in the windows you will see book shelves are in. It’s looking very good. Hurray!

The temporary Ridgefield library is now open for limited use such as browsing and computer use.

You can schedule a visit by calling 360-905-5000. Because library space and visit times are limited, this will guarantee your time slot. Walk-in visitors are also welcome. Entrance is first-come, first served, as allowed by capacity.  Visits are limited to 30 minutes or less, starting at the top of each open hour.

You can browse the collection, use computers and printers, pick up available holds, get assistance from staff with your account, technology, or other questions. Also, photocopy and scan documents, pick up available print requests or Library Samplers.

Masks and social distancing are required throughout your entire visit. (Masks provided on request.)

Food and drink are not allowed.

You can still do curbside pickup. No need to make an appointment – just arrive anytime during curbside hours and call the number on the curbside sign when you reach the library.

We did it! Back in January, to honor my 85th birthday, I pledged to raise $5000 dollars in 85 days to buy a hearing loop for the library. And this week we met that goal and exceeded it.

A total of 45 people made donations ranging from $10 to $1000 and we ended up with $5166! I’m so impressed! Thank you Ridgefield for coming through once again to support the library.

Last Sunday’s book sale was a huge success, raising  a total of over $2300 for the library. The weather was warm and sunny and people came out in droves to buy books. The Friends of the Ridgefield Library helpers were kept busy adding books to the tables as they were emptied.

More good news – the  library is now open for browsing by appointment. More information on this to follow.

The 10% for 85 fund raiser to buy a hearing loop for the library formally ends Sunday, but we will certainly keep accepting money after that date. The total raised as of this morning is $4229.50, which includes my 10% match.

We had hoped to get $5000.

If you were thinking of donating and haven’t gotten around to it you could bring a check to the sale on Sunday. Please make out the check to Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Or you can donate online. Go to www.folridgefieldwa.com and click on the donation button. When you fill out the form please note either ‘hearing loop’ or ‘10% for 85’ so the money will be credited correctly.

Or you can send a check to 10% for 85, c/o Kathy Winters, PO Box 381, Ridgefield, WA 98642.

Lots of ways to donate!

Sean took more pictures inside the library. things are moving along. The overhangs on the windows were being painted when I went by yesterday.