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 November 1 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Iridescence: Colored Pencil Drawing
IRIDESCENCE / CMYK Color Theory (Colored pencil drawing) (all levels) Iridescence is the lustrous rainbow-like play of color created by differential refraction of light waves that shifts as the angle of view changes (think soap bubbles, peacock feathers, mother-of-pearl......More
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Friday November 1 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Big Picture-NEW TIME
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 November 1 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Hangout: Melty Beads
Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in.This week, make fall creations using melty beads!
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Mushroom Moon Wreath
Join us to design your own moon-shaped grapevine wreath! We will paint wood mushrooms and decorate with marble acorns, moss, and faux florals.All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library
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Saturday November 2 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
In Person: Caffe Italiano
Caffe' Italiano is a friendly group that meets and speaks Italian for an hour. No registration required.
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Saturday November 2 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Read to ROAR
Children entering 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 sessi......More
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Saturday November 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
NaNoWriMo Writing Space
National Novel Writing Month began in1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with a firs......More
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Sunday November 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Nat Geo Live: Penguins of Antarctica
Say hi to your Librarians, make a themed button, and discover more resources to learn about these fascinating topics! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/national-geographic-live-penguins-of-antarctica/National Geogr......More
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Sunday November 3 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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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Sunday November 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Ridgefield Folk Presents The Four Horsemen
THE FOUR HORSEMEN SONGWRITERS are acclaimed individual singer-songwriters who have banded together to create lively shows known for their joyful spontaneity and for well-crafted songs ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking.David Ray is an accomplished musician whose so......More
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Monday November 4 through November 9
2024 Mascot Election
Mascot Bubbles is saying goodbye to their time in office so it's time to elect a new Library Mascot! In-Person voting is open November 4-9, 2024. Get your "I voted sticker" and perform your civic duty. One vote per person. You must be at least 18 minutes old to vote. No......More
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Monday November 4 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 November 4 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 November 4 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
SAT Prep: Reading & Writing
SAT Prep workshop - We will do a deep dive into the SAT test, understand what is being tested, its adaptive nature, and how to score higher. About C2 Education RidgefieldWe at C2 provide students with comprehensive academic guidance, including preparation for the SAT/AC......More
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Monday November 4 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 November 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Social Media Strategies for the Holiday Season
Whether you're running a business or nonprofit, the holiday season can be a great time to increase your presence on social media so you can end the year strong. Join social media coach and consultant Kate Fitzpatrick to learn effective strategies for increasing holiday ......More
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Monday November 4 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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Monday November 4 7:00pm - 7:45pm EST
Community Mindfulness Meditation
The Community Mindfulness Project will be hosting in-person sessions twice a month. Time for community building, mindful meditation instruction, a guided meditation, sharing and reflection. Suitable for first-timers and pros alike. No special clothing or equipment neede......More
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Tuesday November 5 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Tuesday November 5 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 November 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Tuesday November 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Tuesday November 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Tuesday November 5 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 November 5 4:30pm - 7:00pm EST
D&D Club: Knave
Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the Knave game system.Interested in joining the club when space permits? Please email emredfern@ridge......More
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Tuesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Hybrid: Nonfictioneers Book Discussion
The title this month is The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson.A first book by the Sydsvenskan arts and culture journalist draws on research in literature, history and marine biology in a portrait of the enigmatic European eel that share insights into the species’ complica......More
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Tuesday November 5 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
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Wednesday November 6 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.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.
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Wednesday November 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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 November 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Dino Detectives
Students in K-2 will learn how paleontologists study the clues left behind to learn how dinosaurs looked and behaved. We'll study dinosaur trackways, discover how artists bring dinosaur skeletons to life, and make our own diorama. Registration is required and opens on O......More
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Wednesday November 6 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
SAT Prep: Math
SAT Prep workshop - We will do a deep dive into the SAT test, understand what is being tested, its adaptive nature, and how to score higher. About C2 Education RidgefieldWe at C2 provide students with comprehensive academic guidance, including preparation for the SAT/AC......More
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Wednesday November 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Chess Club
Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the session.
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Wednesday November 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
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Wednesday November 6 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
Poems from CT's Four Corners: Post-Election Day Edition
Join us online as we celebrate five newly elected Connecticut Poets Laureate for an evening of poetry and community, featuring:Ira Joe Fisher is the author of three poetry collections and a volume of essays. A university-level educator, Ira Joe is also a stage, movie, a......More
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Thursday November 7 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Thursday November 7 10:15am - 11:45am EST
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Murder by the Book
The title for this month is Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario GiordanoTante Poldi Book 1 - Recently widowed Auntie Poldi moves to Sicily in order to drink herself comfortably to death with a sea view. But fate intervenes when she finds the corpse of a young m......More
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:15am EST
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 November 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Thursday November 7 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Doing the Essentials with Your Computer
During this hands-on class we will cover many essential techniques and skills for a Windows computer. The topics will include: mouse and keyboard techniques (escape key, the Windows key, keyboard shortcuts, right clicking, etc.); customizing and tweaking your computer (......More
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Thursday November 7 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 November 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Thursday November 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling sessions for Medicare recipients during Open Enrollment. Ridgefield’s team of certified Medicare CHOICES coun......More
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Thursday November 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
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 November 7 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Yoga for Teens
Join us in this easy and gentle yoga class (no experience required!) combined with meditation and mindset work. We will focus on de-stressing, taking a break, and calming our minds and nervous systems. We will learn techniques that can be used outside of yoga class, any......More
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Thursday November 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Engrave a Small Cutting Board
Join us to learn how to create a design for your very own small cutting board on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your unique design.All materials will be providedThis pr......More
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Thursday November 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
ArtScapades: Art and Travel in Europe
This lecture looks at some of the world’s best-known works of art, and where they can be seen in museums in Europe. While many of these masterpieces are found in well-known museums, a few are not, so you may learn about new museums along the way to add to your next itin......More
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Friday November 8 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Iridescence: Colored Pencil Drawing
IRIDESCENCE / CMYK Color Theory (Colored pencil drawing) (all levels) Iridescence is the lustrous rainbow-like play of color created by differential refraction of light waves that shifts as the angle of view changes (think soap bubbles, peacock feathers, mother-of-pearl......More
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Friday November 8 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Big Picture-NEW TIME
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 November 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Hangout: Tape Painting
Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in.This week, use strips of tape to create cool geometric paintings!
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Friday November 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
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 November 9 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 November 9 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 November 9 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Magical Lanterns
Choose between a fairy, dragon or mushroom silhouette to create your very own magical lantern.All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library
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Saturday November 9 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Dinosaur ROAR! music program
Families with children of all ages will be roaring with delight! Join Michele Urban Music on a dino-mite, prehistoric, music adventure. Find your own dinosaur roar as you stomp, chomp, dance and sing along to Michele’s silly dino-songs that explore important SEL themes,......More
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Sunday November 10 1:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Terror of the Tiles Scrabble Tournament
All skill levels in grades 3-12 are welcome! Costumes optional. Prizes for all ages including high game and high play, best Halloween word and best costume. No entry fee. Pick up an entry form at the Children's Services Desk starting in October.Entries close Saturday, N......More