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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Thursday May 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
WLC: French Conversation **Reg. required**
Join fellow French-language students in this World Language Café series led by a French-speaking volunteer. Our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational French. Meets in Art Studio. Contact Elias for more information: er......More
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Thursday May 16 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.
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Thursday May 16 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 17 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 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
ESL Coffee Break-Out (Spring) **Reg. required**
Practice casual conversation in small groups. All levels. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Fridays, 1 - 2 pm April 5 & 26, May 17 & 31 Questions to [email protected] Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/......More
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Friday May 17 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Readers Choice Book Group
The Classics Friday, 1-2:30 pm Art Studio April 19: Far from the Madding Crowd T. Hardy May 17: Pere Goriot H. de Balzac June 21: The Warden A. Trollope
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Friday May 17 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 17 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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Saturday May 18 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=519855&PK=
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
From Forgotten to Favorite: Jewelry For Today From Yesterday's Pieces
Make your old jewelry new again. Carolyn will explain fine vs. fashion jewelry, jewelry care and maintenance, and how to refashion old pieces into something new. Sabine will demonstrate simple pearl restranding techniques. Presenters: Carolyn Jacoby, Graduate Gemolo......More
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Sunday May 19 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Reel Voices/NL LIve: "Titanic: The Musical"
Titanic: The Musical (2023; NR; 2h 25m; UK) Broadway comes to RPL with this filmed production of the Tony Award-winning musical. With intermission & refreshments. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewoo......More
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Monday May 20 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 20 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 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Beyond the Basics - Excel **Reg. required**
Free/RW; $5/Visitors. Excel is a complex program but it doesn't have to be. Take another step on your journey to understanding by going beyond the basics with sorting, tables, and building complex functions. This is a follow-up to last week's More Excel Basics - not re......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm EDT
Stories and Craft, Gr K-1 **Reg. required**
Listen to some stories and created a craft Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in Grades K-1 Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=518751&PK=
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Monday May 20 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 20 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 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Teen Cooks Unite: Napoleon Dynamite **Reg. required**
Come make yourself a dang quesadilla while watching Napoleon Dynamite (PG, 2004, 1h 26m). Menu will include tater tots, quesadillas and Gatorade. So come get some dinner. Teens, eat. FOOD. Eat the FOOD! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Registration......More
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 4:00pm EDT
3rd Grade Book Club**Reg. required**
Read a book and engage in a lively discussion Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in 3rd Grade. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=502358&PK=813782
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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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Wednesday May 22 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
See the World: "Iceland"
With professional traveler Chris McCormack Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=522056&PK=
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Thursday May 23 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 23 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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Thursday May 23 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.
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Thursday May 23 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Great Decisions 2024
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Association (FPA) Discussion Group Monthly member-led world affairs discussion group based on readings from the 2024 Great Decisions Briefing Book. Please indicate below if you plan to purchase a briefing book from the library at $33 ea......More
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Thursday May 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Friends Kahoot Trivia **Reg. required**
The One with the “Friends” trivia. Think you’re the ultimate Friends fan? Pivot your way to the teen room and prove it. Winner will receive a small prize. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 9-12. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?S......More
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Thursday May 23 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 23 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=519845&PK=
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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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Thursday May 23 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 1:00pm EDT
Friday matinee: The Color Purple
Coming-of-age musical of woman who overcomes tremendous hardships with extraordinary strength and the bonds of her sisterhood. Based on Alice Walker novel. (2023; PG-13; 2h 21m)
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Friday May 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Volunteer Orientation **Reg. required.**
Learn how to become a Collection Specialist and about our Teen Volunteer Opportunities. Orientations are mandatory and an hour long for NEW applicants. Returning volunteers, please email the Teen Department at [email protected]. Applications and forms will be a......More
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Saturday May 25 10:30am EDT
Intergenerational Storytime, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
Join us for stories and songs. All children welcome- with or without grandparents and/or multigenerational special friends. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be supervised by an adult. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?Site......More
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Sunday May 26 2:00pm EDT
Sunday Concert: "From Bach to Rock"
With Alex Prizgintas Seating is first come, first served.