Ridgewood Library
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About Us
The Ridgewood Public Library is dedicated to providing information, education, culture and inspiration. We encourage our community to pursue life long learning and the enjoyment of books, programs and resources in a variety of formats. We strive to offer the best possible library materials, staff, technology and facility, with ready and equal access to residents of all ages. For more go to http://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org
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Contact Information
125 North Maple Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Call 201-670-5600
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
SAT/ACT Digital Diagnostic Exam: CANCELLED
Aspen Tutoring will administer both an ACT and digital SAT exam. Students planning to take the digital SAT diagnostic should log into their College Board accounts beforehand and download the Bluebook testing software to their laptops. SAT students should bring their lap......More
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Saturday May 4 10:30am EDT
Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**-Limited capacity
Due to space constraints, limited capacity Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Pub......More
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Monday May 6 10:00am EDT
Baby & Me Storytime Mondays 10-10:30AM. Birth to 18months
Join us for Baby & Me 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?Si......More
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Monday May 6 1:30pm EDT
PreK Story & Craft, ages 4 and up **Reg. required**
Join us for PreK Story & Craft 5 week session. Listen to stories and create a craft. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class R......More
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Excel Basics **Reg. required**
Free/RW; $5/Visitors. Excel is a complex program but it doesn't have to be. Take the first step on your journey to understanding, from learning excel terms, to setting up an excel worksheet, to formatting text and finally, to organizing your worksbook's information. Wan......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Brick Buddies **Reg. required**
Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possi......More
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Monday May 6 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brick Buddies **Reg. required**
Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possi......More
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Tuesday May 7 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
ESL Everyday English 1 (Spring) **Reg. required**
Practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while learning about customs, culture, current events, traditions, and more. Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Payment due prio......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am EDT
Tales for Tykes Storytime: 2 1/2-4 years 10-10:30 am
Join us for Tales for Tykes 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2 1/2-4 years Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons......More
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Tech Express
Bring us your tech questions and problems -- library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues -- and we will work with you to solve them. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month. Please cal......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
ESL Daytime Book Group (Spring) **Reg. required**
Let's read and discuss a book together. Title TBD. Intermediate/advanced. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 pm p.m. for 8 weeks Questions to [email protected] Registration: http://engage......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Benson (labradoodle) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Benson (labradoodle) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Benson (labradoodle) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Benson (labradoodle) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Wednesday May 8 9:30am EDT
Toddler Time Storytime, ages 18 months to 2 1/2 years **Reg. required**
Join us for Toddler Time 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 18 m-2 1/2 yrs Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
ESL American Slang (Spring) **Reg. required**
Learn idioms & casual phrases while getting hooked on conversation. All levels. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Please register for each week you plan to attend. Wednesdays, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Questions to jlanzisera@ridg......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:15am EDT
Toddler Time Storytime, ages 18 months to 2 1/2 years **Reg. required**
Join us for Toddler Time 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 18 m-2 1/2 yrs Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Learning The New Library Catalog (virtual)
Back in March, BCCLS launched a brand new (or at least quite different) way of finding and requesting items at the library via the catalog. If you've found yourself overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, curious about what it can do, and/or enthused but unsure where to star......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Arts **Reg. required**
Unwind with a craft and unleash your creativity with Ms. Olivia! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=519652&PK=
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Reading Pals **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers, schedule a one-to-one reading session with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; Pre-K through grade 5. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to al......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Reading Pals **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers, schedule a one-to-one reading session with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; Pre-K through grade 5. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to al......More
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Wednesday May 8 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
ESL Cultural English (Spring) **Reg. required**
Explore literature, film, history, and more. Intermediate/advanced. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Payment due prior to first class. Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks Questions to [email protected] Re......More
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Thursday May 9 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
ESL Everyday English 2 (Spring) **Reg. required**
Practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while learning about customs, culture, current events, traditions, and more. Intermediate/Advanced. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Payment due prior to first cl......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Tweens' Game **Reg. required**
Become the hero of your dreams and together we will embark on a perilous journey in search of fame, glory and a bit of monster-slaying. So take a chance, put your fate in your hands, and roll the dice! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 3-5. Registration: ......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm EDT
Creative Kids with Marcia Matthews: Cleus Oldenburg, ages 4 and up **Reg. required**
Please register ONE Cleus Oldenburg class. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=519843&PK=
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday May 9 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday May 9 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday May 9 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday May 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
ESL Evening Book Group (Spring) **Reg. required**
Let's read and discuss a book together. Title TBD. Intermediate/advanced. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks Questions to [email protected] Registration: http://engagedp......More
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Friday May 10 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
ESL Walk & Talk (Spring) **Reg. required**
Exercise your English skills while walking around the track behind the library (weather permitting). All levels. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am once/month. April 19, May 10, June 14 Questions to ......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
WLC: Spanish Conversation **Reg. required**
Join fellow Spanish-language students in this World Language Café series led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer. Our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational Spanish. Meets in Art Studio. Contact Elias for more information......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am EDT
Baby & Me Storytime Fridays 10-10:30AM. Birth to 18months
Join us for Baby & Me 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?Si......More
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Friday May 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tech Express
Bring us your tech questions and problems -- library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues -- and we will work with you to solve them. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month. Please cal......More
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Friday May 10 1:00pm EDT
Friday matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon
In 1920s Oklahoma, members of the Osage Nation are murdered after oil is discovered on their land. The Bureau of Investigations (precursor to the FBI) tries to unravel the mystery. Based on a true story. (2023; R; 3h 26m)
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Friday May 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Good Game Club
Good Game Club is back with an exciting new twist! Join us as we alternate playing two of the biggest gaming franchises around, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Bring your Nintendo Switch or your Pokemon cards and play with friends. April 12 & May 10: Pokemon April 19 & M......More
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Friday May 10 4:00pm EDT
Creative Kids with Marcia Matthews: Peter Max, ages 4 and up **Reg. required**
Please register ONE Peter Max class. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=519844&PK=
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Saturday May 11 10:30am EDT
Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=519854&PK=
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Vegetable, Herb, and Native Plant Swap
Ridgewood Buds and RPL's seed library have plants and seeds to share. Bring any extras you have and leave with "new" plants or seeds. No need to donate anything! More information: Larissa Brookes, (201) 670-5600, ext. 2......More
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
ESL Children's Program (Grades 3-5): Discover Japanese Culture **Reg. required**
Join ESL student Eri & her daughters for a fun and interactive exploration of Japanese culture. Open to elementary aged children (grades 3, 4 & 5) of currently registered adult ESL students. Saturday, May 11 1:00-1:30PM Art Studio Questions to vschnure@ridgewoodlibra......More
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Monday May 13 10:00am EDT
Baby & Me Storytime Mondays 10-10:30AM. Birth to 18months
Join us for Baby & Me 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?Si......More
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Monday May 13 1:30pm EDT
PreK Story & Craft, ages 4 and up **Reg. required**
Join us for PreK Story & Craft 5 week session. Listen to stories and create a craft. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class R......More
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Monday May 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
More Excel Basics **Reg. required**
Free/RW; $5/Visitors. Excel is a complex program but it doesn't have to be. Take the next step on your journey to understanding with formulas, data analysis, charts, and saving/printing. This is a follow-up to last week's Excel Basics - not required but encouraged - an......More
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Monday May 13 4:00pm EDT
World Explorers: Guatemala, ages 5 to 8 years **Reg. required**
Explore the art, history and culture of Guatemala Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 5-8. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=518756&PK=
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Brick Buddies **Reg. required**
Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possi......More
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Monday May 13 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brick Buddies **Reg. required**
Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration. This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possi......More
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Monday May 13 7:00pm EDT
RPL Trivia Presents: Saved by the Bell
Time out! We're hosting Saved by the Bell trivia on Monday, May 13- and we're...so...excited! Join us at 7pm at Park West Tavern to answer questions about Zack Morris and the gang. Ages 18 and up, 2-6 players per team. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsReg......More
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Tuesday May 14 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
ESL Everyday English 1 (Spring) **Reg. required**
Practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while learning about customs, culture, current events, traditions, and more. Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Payment due prio......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am EDT
Tales for Tykes Storytime: 2 1/2-4 years 10-10:30 am
Join us for Tales for Tykes 5 week session. Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2 1/2-4 years Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons......More
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Tuesday May 14 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Tech Express
Bring us your tech questions and problems -- library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues -- and we will work with you to solve them. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month. Please cal......More
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
ESL Daytime Book Group (Spring) **Reg. required**
Let's read and discuss a book together. Title TBD. Intermediate/advanced. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 pm p.m. for 8 weeks Questions to [email protected] Registration: http://engage......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:00pm EDT
2nd Grade Book Club**Reg. required**
Read a book and engage in a lively discussion Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in 2nd Grade. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=502355&PK=813774
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Check It Out: "Great Spring Reads"
Lorri, Roberta, and Stacey are back with another stack of books & lists! Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=522053&PK=
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Understanding Your Dog's Body Language
Presented by Kathy Santo Dog Training This seminar will teach you the importance of understanding your dog’s primary means of communication: Body Language. As dog trainers, we’re constantly observing the postures and movement of individual body parts, considering th......More
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Tuesday May 14 7:30pm EDT
Bookworms Book Club Grades 4-5 with adult **Reg. required** Virtual
Read a book and engage in a lively discussion via Zoom A Zoom link will be sent to registered patrons Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in Grades 4-5 with adult Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Rid......More