Ridgefield Library
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About Us
The Ridgefield Library is an intellectual and cultural gathering place, adapting to the changing needs of our community in an evolving world. We commit to encouraging creativity, enrichment and lifelong learning, through: - Expert and supportive staff - Diverse and relevant programming - Emerging and tested technologies - Collections available in myriad formats For more information go to: http://www.ridgefieldlibrary.org/index.shtml
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Contact Information
472 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Call 203-438-2282
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Saturday March 23 through April 26
Exhibition: Stained Glass Works by Cris Nichols
Cris Nichols has been a resident of Ridgefield, CT for 30 years. Her chosen creative outlet started with quilting, until she found that glasswork was as rewarding as fabric and thread. Today Cris works in her home studio transforming glass into pieces of art inspired b......More
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Monday April 15 through April 19
Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Page?
There's been a murder! Taka D. Books, a trainee page, has been found dead on the floor of the Ellis Teen Center. The public insists it was an accident, but you know better. The killer is still on the loose, and may kill again...but, they left behind a riddle that has ba......More
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Friday April 19 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Big Picture
Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program was formerly "Friday Flicks." No ......More
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Friday April 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Spring Break Drop-in Activities
Drop in during your Spring Break and enjoy some laid-back activities in the Leir Children’s Program Room! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all activities.
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Friday April 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Hangout
Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in!
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Friday April 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online: An Evening with the Youth and Adult Poets Laureate of CT
An Evening with the Youth and Adult Poets Laureate of ConnecticutJoin us for a virtual reading and talkback with Connecticut State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell and Connecticut 2023-24 Youth Poet Laureate Mercuri Lam. The two honored poets will read from recent wor......More
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Storytime with the Aldrich
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Storytime, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Perfect for children ages 6 and under.Registration is required. Please visit: https://thealdrich.org/events
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
More Excel!
This class covers additional important features of Microsoft Excel. We will discuss using dates in Excel, sorting, filtering, filling cells efficiently, important viewing and printing options, and additional formatting features. This program is funded by the Paul and J......More
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Sunday April 21 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Asia-Pacific Mah Jongg Lessons for Beginners
Mahjong or mah-jonggMah-Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also bec......More
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Sunday April 21 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Group B: Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher
Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be r......More
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Monday April 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
All-Age Family Storytime
Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attendees should expect to participate. No registrat......More
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Monday April 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Scrabble Club
For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at [email protected] with any questions.Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited.P......More
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Online: Next Chapter Book Club
Next Chapter Book Club is a unique community-based book club program for adolescents (16 & up) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members love books for the same reasons most people do: they enjoy being transported to different worlds where......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months
For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories. This weekly storytime emphasizes rhymes and songs geared towards the development of toddlers. This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attend......More
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Tuesday April 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mending Clothes 101
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Ridgefield's Recycling Center, learn two simple ways to help your favorite clothes last longer. We will learn how to attach a button and how patch a hole.
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Tuesday April 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pokémon Players Club 4:30pm
Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator Mike Garguilo. If you know the basics, learn strategies and deck-building tips to maximize your own deck. All levels welcome, and it is not neces......More
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Tuesday April 23 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group A
Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons.Interested in joining the club when space permits? Please email [email protected]
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Tuesday April 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Pokémon Players Club 5:30pm
Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator Mike Garguilo. If you know the basics, learn strategies and deck-building tips to maximize your own deck. All levels welcome, and it is not neces......More
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Tuesday April 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp
Join us for our first ever Web Developer Coding Bootcamp with Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. During this 12-month bootcamp, Ridgefield Library will ho......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hybrid: A.M. Book Group
The title for this month is Dracula by Bram Stoker, 1897This novel is the story of a vampire. Count Dracula’s move from his native Transylvania to England is marked by his search for victims of his undead curse, and the actions of a group of men and women led by Profess......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.
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Wednesday April 24 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
In Person: Miniature Flower-Making Workshop
Arlene Finkelstein, a professional miniaturist, will teach you to create a tiny, beautiful flowerpot display, using special Japanese paper petals and leaves. All supplies are included in this workshop.Please note that the work involves small tools and requires fine moto......More
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make Cat Toys for ROAR
Make cat toys to be donated to ROAR animal shelter. There are several simple cat toy designs to choose from, ranging from extremely simple to slightly more complex.Attendees can receive a service hour for attending this program if they wish.
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Wednesday April 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Wings of Fire Book Club
Join Ms. Heather and other Wings of Fire fans to talk about the series by Tui T. Sutherland. Each month we'll discuss one book, followed by an activity and some skill-building based on the text. Fun and tasty treats will be served while we have our book discussion! Regi......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dyslexia: What Makes It Complicated and What We Can Do About It
Dyslexia is the most well-researched and best understood specific learning disability; however, dyslexia often co-occurs with other learning difficulties which impacts individuals both personally and academically. The presenter will describe new insights about different......More
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Terrific Twos
For walking toddlers ages 24-35 months and their parent or caregiver. This three-week class includes free play, songs, fingerplays, stories, and activities. Registration is required and is for all three sessions. No siblings please.Preference may be given to Ridgefield ......More
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Thursday April 25 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Baby & Me Playtime
Non-walking infants ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver are invited to drop into this informal group to network and enjoy baby time together. There will be a short introduction by a member of the library staff before each session.No registration. Siblings are welco......More
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Thursday April 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
In Person: Rosen Movement with Betty Ross
Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises done to music.These movements are designed to lubricate the joints, expand the chest, and ......More
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Preschool Poetry Teatime
Children ages 3-5 and a caregiver join Ms. Kathleen for Poetry Tea Time! We will read some poems and share a special treat in this active storytime celebrating National Poetry Month. Registration is required and opens on March 25, 2024.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Young Writers' Conference
The Young Writers' Conference is held to inspire creativity and excitement about creative writing. Children in grades 3-5 are invited to write with us! Our April series will focus on poetry.Our first session will include a guest writer to lead the workshop. Our second a......More
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Thursday April 25 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Online: Anime Movie Night
Watch an anime movie on the library's Discord server. You must be at least 13 and have a Discord account to join. No need to register, just drop in!For information about joining the Discord server, contact teen librarian Erica Redfern, or come in to the Ellis Teen Cente......More
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Go Native! The Ecological Importance of Native Plants
Go Native! The Ecological Importance of Native PlantsWhy are native plants so critical to a healthy ecosystem? What happens when non-native invasive plants edge out our natives? Join us to learn from the Ridgefield Conservation Commission about the value (and beauty) o......More
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Fungi, Mosses and Ferns-Drawing with Colored Pencils
This botanical-themed colored pencil "short course" will serve as an introduction to the drawing of non-flowering spore producing plants. Each subset has its own variety of unique shapes, colors, characteristics, growth patterns and textures. Choosing the more basic one......More
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Big Picture
Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program was formerly "Friday Flicks." No ......More
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Friday April 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Hangout
Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in!
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Friday April 26 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Arbor Day Storytime & Celebration
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a sapling!Families with children of all ages join Ms. Kathleen for some great stories and meet Jessica Duquenoy, an arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts to learn about trees native to Ridgefield and some tips for planting your tree! Each f......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Robert the Guitar Guy
Families with children of all ages are invited to dance and sing along with Robert the Guitar Guy in this musical program featuring traditional favorites and contemporary songs.
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Excel - Advanced Features
This class covers some of the advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Specifically, we will discuss Pivot Tables (a powerful tool for analyzing the data in a spreadsheet), Lookup Functions (a great tool for finding information in a table of data), and Logical Functions. W......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Trash Talk: Celebrating Ridgefield Recycling 50th Anniversary
Connecticut is experiencing a waste crisis. More waste is generated than we have the capacity to manage. What’s happening to all that waste? Where does it go? Managing waste and knowing what to recycle can be confusing. Come to this family-friendly event to learn where ......More
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Sunday April 28 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Asia-Pacific Mah Jongg Lessons for Beginners
Mahjong or mah-jonggMah-Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also bec......More
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
In Person: Contemporary Art and the Brant Foundation
Contemporary Art at The Brant Foundation with Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of EducationSunday, April 28 @ 2 PM | Main Program RoomFounded by avid art collector, philanthropist and entrepreneur Peter M. Brant in 2009, The Brant Foundation Art Study Center promotes an appr......More