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We are delighted to report that a full house of Library supporters will join us at the Great Expectations Gala on June 1st. We are grateful for this outpouring of support for the Ridgefield Library and the Coffins!

Break out your colorful cocktail attire and join us for a very special evening at the Library! The 2024 Great Expectations Gala, which celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the “new” Ridgefield Library, will honor Marcie and Peter Coffin with the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award for their years of leadership and service to the Library’s vision and mission. Join in the excitement as we unveil the new Children's Mural, a Love Letter to Ridgefield, featuring the magical illustrations of Maurice Sendak and Ridgefield artist Cynthia V. Meyers. The Gala is the Library's most important fundraising event of the year - thank you for your support!

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Marcie, EVP Risk Management at Fairfield County Bank, and Peter, AIA and principal of Doyle Coffin Architecture, have strong ties to the Library. Peter served on the Board of Directors for a decade, including seven years as Board Chair. Recently, the Coffins were co-chairs of the successful 2023 Great Expectations Gala. Peter's contributions also included serving in an advisory role in every phase of the development process of the new Library, and most recently with the completion of the Miller Terrace outdoor space.

 

 

About the evening... Sip signature cocktails and enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres during a lively cocktail hour. Then, raise a toast to Marcie and Peter, while enjoying a delicious two-course dinner from Gallo Ristorante. For those who don't want the night to end, continue the celebration at the after-party, with DJ Jamm and dancing!

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Nobel Prize Sponsors 

The Bossidy Foundation

Anita and Nick Donofrio 

Suni and Woody Harford

Lin and Stephen Jamison

Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation

The Pastore Family

Rudy L. Ruggles, Jr.

Booker Prize Sponsors

068 Magazine

The Couri Family

Friends of Cynthia

Liz and Steven Goldstone

Theresa and Dean Miller

Rodier Flowers

Eileen and Jay Walker

Hugo Award Sponsors 

Dewey and Paul McNamara

Ridgefield's HamletHub

Maria Victor-Smith and
David B. Smith

Valerie and Jeroen van Beek

Caldecott Medal Sponsors

The Bowler Family Foundation

Jen and Rich Carter

Jennifer Crowl

Catherine and Chris Desmarais

DiVestea Wealth Partners of Raymond James

Shelley and Robert Keyes

Eileen and Allan Linke

Christine and Philip Lodewick

Kaye and Doug Malton

Peggy and Rudy Marconi

John and Joanne Patrick