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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Friday May 24 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 May 24 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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Saturday May 25 through July 1
Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st
The exhibition "Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st" will be on view from May 25 to July 1 during regular gallery hours. A beautiful range of historic and contemporary floral prints from the private collection of Joel Third will be featured. A talk given ......More
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Saturday May 25 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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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Sunday May 26 All Day
Library Closed
The Library is closed Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Monday May 27 through May 31
No Children's Programs
There will be no children's programs May 27 - June 2, 2024. Children's programs will resume on Monday, June 3, 2024.
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Monday May 27 All Day
Library Closed
The Library is closed Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Tuesday May 28 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Needle Felting for Adults, with Katie Stevenson
Katie Stevenson will teach you to create a small creature or ornament using colored wool roving and a special burred needle. This popular class fills up fast.Please register below.
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Crochet a Worry Worm
Crochet a simple yet satisfying fidget toy that fits in your pocket! Some crochet knowledge is helpful, but not required. All materials provided by the library.
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Tuesday May 28 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group B
Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternate weekly 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 May 28 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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Tuesday May 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Fifth Grade and Middle School Parents Circle 5-2
Each circle has 3 sessions. Topics typically include:Understanding and parenting your changing adolescentEstablishing and maintaining effective limits, while simultaneously maintaining a warm, trusting parent-child relationshipNavigating drugs and alcohol, technology an......More
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Tuesday May 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Starting a Small Business, with Mark Riser
Mark Riser of the Economic and Community Development Commission will give a talk explaining the process you need to start your own small business.The Economic and Community Development Commission welcomes you to Ridgefield. We appreciate and recognize that you have many......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel
A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions.Chair Yoga classes with Liz Wendel give you the full benefits of any other yoga class: centering, yog......More
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ridgefield Prevention Council: Everyone's an Asset Builder CANCELLED
Ridgefield Prevention Council: Everyone's an Asset BuilderYou'll learn:Detailed information about the things that contribute to the healthy development of our young peopleHow you can be an active player in building these skills, experiences and opportunities in our comm......More
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Thursday May 30 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Farmingville Community Garden: Vegetable Planning Workshop
At the heart of this workshop lies the art of planning a thriving vegetable garden. We will explore the intricate dance of plant companionship and seasonal rotations. We will talk about the ideal place for a vegetable garden, the basics of preparing the soil, creating a......More
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Saturday June 1 All Day
Library closed for Great Expectations Gala
The Library will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our Great Expectations Gala honoring Marcie and Peter Coffin.
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
In Person: Caffe Italiano CANCELLED
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 June 1 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pride in the Park Rainbow Family Storytime
Families with children of all ages are welcome to celebrate love, family, and belonging with a Rainbow Family Storytime at Pride in the Park. No registration.
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Sunday June 2 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Group A: 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 June 3 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Fifth Grade and Middle School Parent Circle 5-1
Each circle has 3 sessions. Topics typically include:Understanding and parenting your changing adolescentEstablishing and maintaining effective limits, while simultaneously maintaining a warm, trusting parent-child relationshipNavigating drugs and alcohol, technology an......More
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tweens & Teens Write!
Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.Writers can work on whatever they choose to, be it a short story, novel, poetry, screen play, or anything else t......More
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Monday June 3 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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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Eighth Grade and High School Parent Circle 8-1
Each Circle has two sessions. Topics typically include:Maintaining connection and influence during the high school yearsAnticipating risky situations and behaviorsProviding the support your child needs to thriveFor more information and to register, email Doug Barile, LM......More
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Monday June 3 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Online: The Lustrous Beauty of Pearls
Pearls, June's birth stone, have been used as adornment for centuries, at least as far back as ancient Greece, where they believed pearls were the tears of the gods. The oldest known pearl jewelry was discovered in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess who died in 520 B......More