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 April 18 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 18 10:30am EDT
Yoga with Simmy, ages 2 to 5 years with adult **Reg. required**
Bend, breathe and stretch together with certified yoga instructor, Simmy Registration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2-5 with adult Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Publ......More
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Thursday April 18 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 18 4:00pm EDT
Pokemon Trading Space
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your pokemon cards and join us for an open trading space. TBA). Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 3-12 Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Libra......More
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Native Plant Gardening: Ask an Expert
Ridgewood Pollinator Pathway gardeners are here to help us meet our April sustainability challenge, strengthening biodiversity. Bring your questions and curiosity -- you'll get answers, ideas, encouragemen......More
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Maylee (Cavalier King Charles spaniel) **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 18 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Maylee (Cavalier King Charles spaniel) **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 18 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Maylee (Cavalier King Charles spaniel) **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 18 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Maylee (Cavalier King Charles spaniel) **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 18 6:30pm EDT
Ridgewood Guild/Reel Voices: International Night
Reel Voices is proud to host the 13th Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival's "International Night": Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm, Ridgewood Library Auditorium 6:30 pm: Reception & International Shorts. Light fare provided by Paris Baquette. 7:15 pm: Feature F......More
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Thursday April 18 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 19 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
ESL Walk & Talk (Spring) **Reg. required**
Exercise your English skills while walking around the track behind the library (weather permitting). All levels. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required. Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am once/month. April 19, May 10, June 14 Questions to ......More
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Friday April 19 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
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Friday April 19 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 April 19 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 19 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 April 20 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=518761&PK=
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Native Plant Gardening: Ask an Expert
Ridgewood Pollinator Pathway gardeners are here to help us meet our April sustainability challenge, strengthening biodiversity. Bring your questions and curiosity -- you'll get answers, ideas, encouragemen......More
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 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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Tuesday April 23 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 23 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 23 4:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Abbey (yellow lab mix) **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 23 4:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Abbey (yellow lab mix) **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 23 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Abbey (yellow lab mix) **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 23 4:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog: Abbey (yellow lab mix) **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 23 7:30pm EDT
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly RPL Board of Trustees meeting Art Studio
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Wednesday April 24 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 24 4:00pm EDT
Little Scientists, ages 4 to 7 years **Reg. required**
Conduct a science experiment with Ms Victoria Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4-7. Registration: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5615&BranchID=1000001001&Branch=Ridgewood%20Public%20Library&EventID=519840&PK=
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Wednesday April 24 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 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Not Another Teen Movie . . . Night
Grab a snack and watch a film based on a book in the teen room! Stop by the teen room at the beginning of the month and vote for the movie of your choice. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12.
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Wednesday April 24 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 24 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 April 24 7:00pm EDT
Crafted Crimes: True Crime Book Club (virtual) **Reg. required**
Do you love true crime? Join us (virtually) on the last Wednesday of the month as we discuss our latest selection. For our April 24th meeting we will be discussing The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum. Books will be available from the Circulation Desk approximately f......More
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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm EDT
Journal Writing Group
NEW PROGRAM! With nearly 40 years of journal keeping under her belt, Mary is your new guide for exploring the different aspects and the many benefits of a personal writing practice. You’ll be introduced to ideas, activities, find strategies to spark the creative self. ......More
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Thursday April 25 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 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cut That Cable (Hybrid) **Reg. required**
Free/RW; $5/Visitors Cut that Cable will help answer questions like: what's the difference between Peacock, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus? What was Quibi? Why are there different shows on Hulu & Disney+ despite both being owned by Disney? What the heck happen......More
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Thursday April 25 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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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
An Inside Look at College Admissions
This interactive seminar covers the college admissions process with examples to illustrate each aspect of a holistic application review. For the past decade, Dream Seekers has helped students get admitted into the most selective schools in the country. For teens in 8-12......More
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 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 26 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 26 1:00pm EDT
Friday matinee: Oppenheimer
Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb. (2023; R; 3h)
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Friday April 26 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 April 27 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=518762&PK=
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm EDT
Sunday Concert: "Vera and the Force"
1960's classics and beyond! Seating is first come, first served.