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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Tuesday November 18 through December 10
Art Exhibit: Colleen Kastner
Sacred, earthy and luminous, born of stillness, memory, and slow transformation. In a world that moves to quickly, you’re invited into a quieter rhythm. Into the hush of the forest floor, where moss softens stone and dappled light finds its way through the canopy. Inspi......More
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Wednesday November 26 through December 7
No Children's Programs
There will be no children's programs November 26 - December 7, 2025. Children's programs will resume on Monday, December 8, 2025.
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Friday December 5 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Beaded Snowflake Ornament
Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own beaded snowflake ornament. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library
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Friday December 5 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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.To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.
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Saturday December 6 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
In Person: Caffe Italiano
Join Angela Tropeano one Saturday a month as she goes over some basic Italian vocabulary and grammar to help you get started with the language, improve your basic language skills, and meet new friends. Following this half hour is Caffe' Italiano, a group that meets and......More
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Saturday December 6 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Read to ROAR
Children in grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the library before your session. Re......More
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Sunday December 7 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A
Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops 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 ......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Memory Cafe
Memory cafes are essentially social gatherings where individuals with memory impairment and their adult caregivers come together in a supportive environment, share conversation over a cup of coffee or participate in fun, simple activities with the group. It's an opportu......More
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Monday December 8 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 December 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Coffee and Conversations About Aging
Getting older often brings up new questions—but you don't have to navigate them alone. Join us for a relaxed, judgment-free chat over coffee with a seasoned geriatric care manager and social worker who understands the real-life challenges of aging. Whether you're curiou......More
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Monday December 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Kids Coding Club
Students in grades 3-5 are invited to our Kids Coding Club with Fiero Code. Explore learn-to-code software with other kids to learn how to code in different programming languages to create games, apps and whatever you imagine. A Ridgefield Library Card will be needed to......More
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Monday December 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
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 December 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
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 December 9 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 December 9 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Winter Needle Felting for Adults
Learn to needle felt a small animal or decoration with Katie Stevenson.Please register below.
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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Embroider a Felt Gingerbread Snow Globe Ornament for Teens
Join us to learn how to create your very own custom felt gingerbread snow globe ornament on the library's embroidery machines.No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridge......More
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Tuesday December 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Pokémon Players Club
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 December 9 4:30pm - 7:00pm EST
D&D 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] hear......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:45pm - 6:45pm EST
Learn Elestrals
Elestrals is a new and exciting card game making its rounds across the USA. Learn the game early and ride the wave of excitement. Pokemon Professors Mike and Kristin will have Elestrals decks on hand to teach the game plus cards and prizes to raffle away for free. No ex......More
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Tuesday December 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
America 250 Community Conversations: The Declaration of Independence
America250 Community Conversations are facilitated discussions led by Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center staff that focus on increasing familiarity and interaction with the Declaration of Independence. These discussions encourage participants t......More
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Wednesday December 10 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration. Download a PDF of our Social Story "I Am Going to Storytime!" to help prepare your family to visit the Ridgefield Library for storytime. Programs l......More
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Wednesday December 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners
Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.Learned a little French in high school and would like to revisit it? Then why not join Anette Roth at one of our Lunchtime Language workshops. Through simple texts, poems, songs, videos and more, learn m......More
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Wednesday December 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online: Women & Money: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets
Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.*You must register for this program to receive the Zoom Link. *Zoom Link will be sent by the Darien Lib......More
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Wednesday December 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Teddy Bear Yoga
Children in Grades K-2 are invited to a yoga and stretching class. We'll get active with some dancing and games before a mindful cooldown. Participants will learn breathing techniques to bring them to a calm and soothing state. Bring your favorite teddy or stuffed anima......More
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Wednesday December 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Project Resilience: Living with Loss
Living with Loss: A Conversation with Martha Morris, LCSWJoin psychotherapist Martha Evans Morris, LCSW, for a thoughtful conversation on grief in all its forms. With a background spanning hospice care, trauma support, and child and adolescent treatment, Martha brings w......More
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Thursday December 11 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Terrific Twos
For walking toddlers ages 24-36 months and their parent or caregiver. This two-week class includes free play, songs, fingerplays, stories, and activities. Registration is required and is for both sessions. No siblings please.Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residen......More
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Thursday December 11 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Using Gmail More Effectively
During this program, we will present the very popular email application, Google Mail (Gmail). We will review important Gmail basics such as: Sending, Receiving, Replying, Forwarding, Printing, etc. Additionally, we will cover many of the really interesting capabilities ......More
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Thursday December 11 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
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 December 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rosen Movement with Betty Ross CANCELLED
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 December 11 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
K-Pop Demon Hunters Fan Fest
Are you Team Huntrix or Saja Boys? All fans are welcome in the Children's Library to celebrate K-Pop Demon Hunters! Sing along to the score, learn some new moves, try Korean snacks, make a K-Pop craft and take photos with your friends. Come in costume and enter our Cosp......More
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Friday December 12 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Snowman Ornament
Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own snowman ornament. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library
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Friday December 12 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
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. No registration.Programs like this are support......More
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Friday December 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Games on Tap
Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided as well as a ticket for one beer or glass of wine included. Tabletop games mean anything from card games to dice games, board games to strategy games. You are welcome......More
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Saturday December 13 through January 7
Ridgefield Secondary Schools Exhibit: Solstice Selections
Art Students and teachers of Ridgefield High School, Scotts Ridge Middle School and East Ridge Middle School are proud to present some selected works to showcase the art program at the secondary level. At all levels, the program aims to develop student skills, creative ......More
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Saturday December 13 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
RBR-The Shutterbug Photographers
The Shutterbug Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all levels, who use many different kinds of cameras. We meet at the library on second Saturdays at 9:00 am to discuss our craft or take a field trip. All are welcome. Please email ridgefields......More
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Saturday December 13 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Secret Stacks Book Sale
The Friends of the Ridgefield Library invite you to stop by the Friends Sorting Room on the Lower Level of the Library for their monthly Secret Stacks Book Sale, held on the second Saturday of the month.Sorting Room open from 9am to 5pmItems for all ages and interests –......More
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Saturday December 13 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Poppi's Planet
Families with children of all ages are invited to join Poppi from Poppi's Planet on an adventure of mindfulness, imagination and feelings! Poppi explores Social Emotional Learning through her puppet friends, music and movement! Get ready to laugh, and explore all the bi......More
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Art Reception: Ridgefield Public Schools
The Ridgefield Public Schools present an exhibit of selected students work and invite the public to come and enjoy the show and enjoy some refreshments. Art students and teachers of Ridgefield High School, Scotts Ridge Middle School and East Ridge Middle School are prou......More
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Ticketed Event: All-Age Family Storytime
Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.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......More
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Monday December 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
STEAM Corner for Kids!
Join us to learn how to create your very own custom felt gingerbread man ornament on the library's embroidery machines.No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield L......More
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Monday December 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
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 December 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Embroider a Felt Gingerbread House Ornament
Join us to learn how to create your very own custom felt gingerbread house ornament on the library's embroidery machines.No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield......More
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Monday December 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
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
