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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
In Person: Critics' Circle Book Group
The title for this month is The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall, 2019.In a novel that spans decades, two young couples' lives become intertwined when the husbands are appointed co-ministers of a venerable New York City church in the 1960s.Critics' Circle meets in-person on ......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
In Person: World Lit Now!
The title for this month is The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare - NIGERIAIn a rural Nigerian village, Adunni longs to get an education so she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her path, she n......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Rainbow Family Storytime
Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging. This active storytime welcomes all families to sing, dance, play, socialize, and craft in an inclusive and celebratory space.Recommended for......More
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Wednesday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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 June 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online: Women and Money Roundtable
Women And Money Roundtable: How To Make Sense Of Today's Financial MarketsJulia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.About the PresentersJulia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA......More
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Take a Hike! Ridgefield's Trails and Open Space
Join RCC commissioners Matt Sharp and Jim Liptack for a discussion on the over 55 miles of hikes that are available on Town open space. They will discuss how to best prepare and what to bring for a day hike as well as key safety tips. In addition, they will point out to......More
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Trip to the Hill-Stead Museum and Gardens
As a follow-up to the Library's ARTalk with the Hill-Stead Museum's Executive Director and CEO, Anna Swinbourne which took place on January 21, 2024, there will be an Art Trip to the Hill-Stead Museum and Gardens in Farmington, CT on Thursday, June 13. This tour is limi......More
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Tromp Through the Swamp concert
Families with children of all ages are invited to join musician Tom Sieling for a Tromp Through the Swamp! Tom has delighted tens of thousands in over thirty years of performing. Every show is a top-ten lineup of fun, participatory kids’ and camp songs along with the mo......More
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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Using Google Drive
Cloud-based file storage has become a very important capability. During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free and popular cloud-based file storage application “Google Drive”. First we will discuss the advantages of using the Cloud for file storage. ......More
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Thursday June 13 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 June 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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 June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Founders Hall Book Discussion
The title for this month is Violeta by Isabel Allende - Novelist Allende brings us the epic, fictional autobiography of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.The Founders Hall B......More
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Thursday June 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Creative Writing Club
Join our Creative Writing Club to meet with other young writers and share your work! Using prompts and guidance from Ms. Heather, writers in grades 3-5 will work on their writing projects, whether it be a short story, poetry, or a longer project. Imagination and registr......More
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Join the Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group! Open to students in grades 6-12, the TAG's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens in the Ridgefield community.Click here to learn more......More
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Friday June 14 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 June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Poetry Study Group with Ira Joe Fisher: The Multiverse of Poems
The Multiverse of Poems: Exploring and Explaining Exquisite Words from Exquisite Writers. Poems rise to the eye and heart and bring good minutes with them. We'll encounter poems that will move you; poems you will never forget. Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will select t......More
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Friday June 14 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person: Games on Tap
Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience. Snacks, 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 to......More
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Town Public Safety Building Project
Public Information Sessions: Bringing Ridgefield’s Emergency Response into the 21st CenturySat. June 15th at the Ridgefield Library – 2 Separate Sessions: 10am and 1pmThe Ridgefield Police and Fire Departments are currently housed in facilities that were built over a ce......More
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Saturday June 15 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 June 15 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Page to Publication with Adele Annesi
Whether you write nonfiction or fiction, going from page to publication takes time, energy, dedication. This seminar with writing instructor and Small Press Distribution bestselling author Adele Annesi (What She Takes Away, Bordighera Press 2023) will address the soup-t......More
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Sunday June 16 All Day
Library Closed Summer Sundays
The Library is closed Sundays in the summer starting June 16th through September 1st.
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Sunday June 16 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Group B: Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher CANCELLED
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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Sunday June 16 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ridgefield Folk Presents: Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters
The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic guitarist Roger Williams joined forces a few years ago to explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. The result is a toe-tapping blend of heartfel......More
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Monday June 17 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 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Photo Editing with Canva
Did you know that Canva can be used as a free online photo editor, allowing you to upload, edit, and share instantly from one place? Join us as we review how to add filters and effects, make adjustments, and customize with frames, text, or stickers. We will also review ......More
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Monday June 17 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 June 18 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 June 18 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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Wednesday June 19 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Rainbow Family Storytime
Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging. This active storytime welcomes all families to sing, dance, play, socialize, and craft in an inclusive and celebratory space.Recommended for......More
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Wednesday June 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced
Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom. Through texts, poems, songs, videos and more, learn more about the language and culture, improve your language skills, and meet new friends. Please......More
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Wednesday June 19 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 June 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Italian Film with English Subtitles: Malafemmene
Malafemmene (2001) 90 minutes.A young woman is wrongly imprisoned. In jail she finds a completely different world made up of women who seem to have found the formula for freedom.Register below.
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Wednesday June 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Volunteer: Teen Tech Tutors Orientation
Learn how to work with adults in the training session for our new Teen Tech Tutors program, where teens volunteer to teach adults how to use the technology they have. This orientation will give you guidance for how to work with the public and their technology in various......More
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
In Person: Love at First Page Book Group
The title for this month is It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey.Fish out of water: After being cut off by her wealthy step-father, a partying Hollywood "It Girl" experiences culture shock when she moves to Washington to learn more responsibility and help her sister r......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Using Google Docs & Google Sheets
Do you know a little about word processing and about spreadsheets? If so, you have likely been using Word and Excel for these capabilities. Google offers free versions of word processing and spreadsheet capability called Google Docs and Google Sheets. This class will pr......More
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Infinite Worlds Book Group
The title for this month is Nettle & Bone by T. KingfisherFantasy: After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except f......More
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Teen SRP Kickoff
Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program by making a journal or sketchbook! Design your own cover, then insert a spiral binding to create a custom keepsake to record your summer adventures. Come to the Teen Center anytime during the Library's open hours!
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 11:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Make Music Day Ridgefield
Ridgefield is joining over 1,000 cities worldwide for Make Music Day, a live, free, all-day musical celebration. Come join the fun! Scheduled activities and performers on the Library Lawn: Community Karaoke11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ACT of CT "Pop Up" Youth Choir12:00 PM - 1:0......More
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Friday June 21 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
SRP Kickoff: Bryson Lang
Laugh and be amazed at our Summer Reading Kickoff Event with comedian Bryson Lang! Bryson has entertained thousands around the world with his creative, high-energy, family-friendly Comedy – Juggling act mixing comedy, engaging audience participation, ball spinning, jugg......More
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
SRP Kickoff: Bubble Dance Party
Dance the Bubbles away with our outdoor bubble dance party! DJ Miles from Bach to Rock will crank the music to celebrate the start of our summer reading adventures!