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 March 28 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Liberty (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday March 28 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Liberty (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday March 28 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Liberty (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday March 28 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Liberty (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Saturday March 30 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=509595&PK=
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Monday April 1 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
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Monday April 1 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 April 1 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Native Gardening 101: Supporting Pollinators (online and in person)
Our April sustainability challenge focuses on supporting biodiversity. Deb Ellis, founder and leader of the NJ Native Plant Society Essex County chapter, will explain why biodiversity matters, how native plants can help, and which shrubs and flowers are especially easy ......More
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Tuesday April 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Harper (black lab) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Harper (black lab) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Harper (black lab) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Harper (black lab) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Tuesday April 2 7:00pm EDT
Reel Voices: "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project"
National Poetry Month Screening Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023; TV-MA; 1h 46m) No registration
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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 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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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
WLC: Italian Conversation **Reg. required**
Join fellow Italian-language students in this World Language Café series led by an Italian-speaking volunteer. Monthly, our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational Italian and short story discussion. Meets in Art Studio......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm EDT
All Booked (Facebook/Podcast)
Need something new to read? Join as RPL Librarians chat about their current reads and add to each other’s TBR pile. Watch on Facebook @ridgewoodlibrarynj or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Available on March 6, April 3, and May 1 for new recommendations.
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm EDT
Solar Eclipse Grades 4-5 **Reg. required**
Learn about the Solar Eclipse Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in Grade 4-5 Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=518594&PK=
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Wednesday April 3 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 April 3 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 April 3 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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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 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=518757&PK=
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cover 2 Cover
1st Thursday of the Month, 11am-12pm Monthly discussion of popular fiction. With Library Director Lorri Steinbacher April 4: The Mitford Affair, M. Benedict May 2: Happiness Falls, A. Kim June 6: Big Girl, Small, TownM. Gallen Questions? Please contact Lorri: LStei......More
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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday April 4 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday April 4 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday April 4 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Sundance (golden retriever) **Reg. required**
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a......More
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Thursday April 4 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Director's Choice: "Anatomy of a Fall"
With Director Lorri Steinbacher Thursday, April 4, 6:30 pm: World Cinema: Anatomy of a Fall (2023; R; 2h 32m; France) French, German & English with subtitles No registration
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Thursday April 4 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 April 5 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 Birth to 18 months Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/Ev......More
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Friday April 5 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 April 5 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 April 5 4:00pm EDT
Teen Take Out
Crafters unite! Stop by the library and pick up a DIY Teen Take Out Kit. Available while supplies last. New kits available on March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7. For Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12 ONLY.
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Friday April 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Manga/Anime Club
Love manga & anime? Whether you’re a newbie or a weeb, you won’t want to miss out. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. No registration required.
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Saturday April 6 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
SAT / ACT Digital Diagnostic Exam **Reg. required**
Aspen Tutoring will administer both an ACT and digital SAT exam. Students planning to take the digital SAT diagnostic should log into their College Board accounts beforehand and download the Bluebook testing software to their laptops. SAT students should bring their lap......More
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Saturday April 6 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=518758&PK=
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm EDT
Cook with a Book, ages 4 to 7 years **Reg. required**
Join our friends from Shoprite of Fair Lawn Listen to stories and create a fun treat. Please indicate any food allergies Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4-7. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch......More