Terrific Twos

For walking toddlers ages 24-36 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 Ridgefiel......More

For walking toddlers ages 24-36 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 Residents as space is limited.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Murder by the Book Book Group

This month's selection is Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker.Benoît (Bruno) Courrèges - devoted friend, cuisinier extraordinaire and the town's only municipal policeman - rushes to the scene when a research station for genetically modified crops is burned down outside Saint......More

This month's selection is Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker.Benoît (Bruno) Courrèges - devoted friend, cuisinier extraordinaire and the town's only municipal policeman - rushes to the scene when a research station for genetically modified crops is burned down outside Saint-Denis. Bruno immediately suspects a group of fervent environmentalists who live nearby, but the fire is only the first in a string of mysteries centering on the region's fertile soil.Then a bevy of winemakers descends on Saint-Denis, competing for its land and spurring resentment among the villagers. Romances blossom. Hearts are broken. Some of the sensual pleasures of the town - a dinner of a truffle omelette and grilled bécasses, a community grape-crushing - provide an opportunity for both warm friendship and bitter hostilities to form. The town's rivals - Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine; Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise; and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune - act increasingly erratically. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past.Join us for Murder by the Book, the library's mystery book discussion group, which meets in-person on the first Thursday of the month from January through November at 10:30 am. Participants will discuss a selected book from different mystery authors. For fans of mysteries of all kinds—from cozies to spy thrillers!This book discussion is led by Adult Services Librarian Kelly-Ann Gardella.Many of the book discussion titles can be downloaded via the library's Hoopla or Libby accounts.Please reach out to the Adult Services Department if you need assistance with downloading the title. Personal copies can also be purchased at Books on the Common at a 15% discount.Please register below.

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Getting Organized with Windows

Do you know where your important files are? Your documents? Your photos? Files that you have downloaded from an email? Do you know how organize your information into folders? How to find your files? How to move and delete files? And what about doing a simple backup of y......More

Do you know where your important files are? Your documents? Your photos? Files that you have downloaded from an email? Do you know how organize your information into folders? How to find your files? How to move and delete files? And what about doing a simple backup of your important information? We will address all of these questions and more in this new class, so come join us, and get organized.This program is funded by the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund

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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

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 welcome.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Edible Science

Students entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join Ms. Garima for some science experiments you can eat! We'll turn the kitchen into a science lab and cover a variety of STEM topics. This week we'll explore chemical reactions by making ricotta cheese! Registra......More

Students entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join Ms. Garima for some science experiments you can eat! We'll turn the kitchen into a science lab and cover a variety of STEM topics. This week we'll explore chemical reactions by making ricotta cheese! Registration is required and opens on July 23, 2026.Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:35 pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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Air Dry Clay Chili Peppers

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own air dry clay chili peppers. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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Martin Park Family Storytime

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Registration is required and opens two weeks before......More

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program. Preference may be given to Ridgefield residents as space is limited.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield Parks and Recreation.

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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. No registration.- Programs like this are made ......More

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 made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Family Movie Matinee

Enjoy a family movie each Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the Leir Children’s Program Room. Movies are either rated G or PG and will run between 90 and 120 minutes.- June 26: Peter Rabbit (2018) PG, 100 min- July 10: A Bug's Life (1998) G, 1hr 34 min- July 17: Zootopia 2......More

Enjoy a family movie each Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the Leir Children’s Program Room. Movies are either rated G or PG and will run between 90 and 120 minutes.- June 26: Peter Rabbit (2018) PG, 100 min- July 10: A Bug's Life (1998) G, 1hr 34 min- July 17: Zootopia 2 (2025) PG, 108 min- July 24: Wall-E (2008) G, 98 mins- July 31: Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit (2005) G, 80 min- August 7: The Lorax (2012) PG, 86 min- August 14: Hoppers (2026) PG, 104 min- August 21: Mirror, Mirror (2012) PG 105 minThis activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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Teen CreateSpace

Teen CreateSpace is a great chance to use the wide variety of crafting supplies we have here to make whatever your heart desires (within reason). We will bring out a cart with supplies such as colored sand, floss for friendship bracelets, beads, decorative hoops, hot gl......More

Teen CreateSpace is a great chance to use the wide variety of crafting supplies we have here to make whatever your heart desires (within reason). We will bring out a cart with supplies such as colored sand, floss for friendship bracelets, beads, decorative hoops, hot glue guns, and more!We ask that you be respectful of the space and clean up your area after you're done.To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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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 5pm- Items for all ages and interes......More

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 5pm- Items for all ages and interests – fiction, mysteries, trade paperbacks, children’s books and more!- Cash or charge accepted (charges over $10)The Friends of the Ridgefield Library accept book donations! Leave your donated books on the cart(s) outside the Friends Sorting Room on the lower level of the Library during regular open hours. Please do not leave donations in the Library Lobby or anywhere outside the building.

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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 ridgefieldsh......More

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 [email protected] for more information.Disclaimer(s)AccessibilityThe Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

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Spanish Learn & Play

Children in Grades K-2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Spanish with song, play, activities and stories. Ms. Ochoa, who is a Kindergarten teacher from Mexico, will lead families in an engaging language program to encourage and promote learning a ......More

Children in Grades K-2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Spanish with song, play, activities and stories. Ms. Ochoa, who is a Kindergarten teacher from Mexico, will lead families in an engaging language program to encourage and promote learning a second language. Registration is required for each session and opens a month prior to the date of the program.Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Library Closed Summer Sundays

The Library will be closed summer Sundays starting on June 28, 2026. We will resume Sunday hours on September 13, 2026.

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Take & Make Mondays (Children)

Children entering grades K-5 are invited to take home a themed craft or project. Take & Makes are available on Mondays starting at 10:00 am each week of summer reading, while supplies last.- June 22: Paper Plate Garden- June 29: Cheesy Bee Pollen- July 6: Hungry Caterpi......More

Children entering grades K-5 are invited to take home a themed craft or project. Take & Makes are available on Mondays starting at 10:00 am each week of summer reading, while supplies last.- June 22: Paper Plate Garden- June 29: Cheesy Bee Pollen- July 6: Hungry Caterpillar- July 13: Blooming Flower Experiment- July 20: Peas in a Pod on a Pin- July 27: Sun Prints- August 3: Paper Cup Basket- August 10: Seed in a Bag- August 17: Venus Flytrap PuppetThis activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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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

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 registration required.Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Books and Brunch

Join us for our seasonal chat about books. Members of our staff will share selected new fiction and nonfiction titles. Then we hope you will briefly share what you are currently reading. All participants will receive an email after the meeting listing the books that wer......More

Join us for our seasonal chat about books. Members of our staff will share selected new fiction and nonfiction titles. Then we hope you will briefly share what you are currently reading. All participants will receive an email after the meeting listing the books that were discussed.Come in person for the latest buzz about new & upcoming books and find out what everyone else is reading. Books and Brunch meets quarterly (every three months) from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on the second Monday in the Dayton Program Room on the Lower LevelRegular and decaf coffee, tea and a light breakfast snack will be provided. Feel free to bring your lunch to eat during the chat!Please register below.

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Mahjong Monday

Mahjong groups are invited to drop in for weekly play in the Main Program Room on the Library's Lower Level. Tables and chairs will be provided, but please bring your own Mahjong set.Registration is encouraged. Please register as individual players (not as a group).

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Yarn Crafters Club

Looking for a creative and cozy craft club to work on your knitting, crochet, or other yarn crafting project? Students entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join us for a relaxed session where you can stitch alongside fellow crafters, share tips, and enjoy goo......More

Looking for a creative and cozy craft club to work on your knitting, crochet, or other yarn crafting project? Students entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join us for a relaxed session where you can stitch alongside fellow crafters, share tips, and enjoy good company. Whether you’re starting a new pattern or untangling an old one, our resident expert Kristin Quell-Garguilo will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance. Bring your own materials and projects or borrow some of ours. All skill levels are welcome! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the creative flow. Registration is encouraged and opens two weeks prior to the program, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Volunteer Hours

Earn volunteer hours! Come help the library with assorted tasks, including preparing Take & Make crafts, processing and organizing materials, and other jobs as needed.Please plan to attend no more than two of these volunteer hour sessions to leave opportunities open for......More

Earn volunteer hours! Come help the library with assorted tasks, including preparing Take & Make crafts, processing and organizing materials, and other jobs as needed.Please plan to attend no more than two of these volunteer hour sessions to leave opportunities open for everyone.To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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3D Print a Sunflower Bookend

Are you interested in printing a sunflower bookend on the Library's 3D printer? Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a free, online 3D modeling program, and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own bookend. Your design will be printed, and y......More

Are you interested in printing a sunflower bookend on the Library's 3D printer? Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a free, online 3D modeling program, and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own bookend. Your design will be printed, and you will be emailed with more information regarding when to pick it up from the library.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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Budding Biologists

Interested in plants and the environment? Join Ridgefield High School students to explore plant biology through arts and crafts! Together, we'll dive into plant anatomy at the molecular, cellular, and structural levels using art supplies. This class will be led by RHS s......More

Interested in plants and the environment? Join Ridgefield High School students to explore plant biology through arts and crafts! Together, we'll dive into plant anatomy at the molecular, cellular, and structural levels using art supplies. This class will be led by RHS students. Registration is required and opens on July 27, 2026.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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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

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 they meet interesting characters and learn about exciting new things. Taking that journey with a group of friends makes it even more meaningful and fun.This inclusive book club meets most Mondays in Zoom and is open to anyone who enjoys a good story! Non-readers, non-verbal, emerging readers, fluent/avid readers are all welcome and encouraged to participate at their comfort level. Books are provided in advance of each meeting. Next Chapter Book Club is supported by a grant from the Ridgefield Thrift Shop and is offered in partnership with SPHERE.Please contact Adult Program Assistant Andy Forsyth for more information and to register [email protected] or (203) 438-2282 ext 121.

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A Brief History of Acting: From Ancient Greek to Modern Day

This lecture by Michael Langlois traces the evolution of Western acting styles. How did we go from the presentational styles of Ancient Greek Tragedies to the "Methos" of Modern acting? Follow the winding trail and discover the cultural/historical influences that have b......More

This lecture by Michael Langlois traces the evolution of Western acting styles. How did we go from the presentational styles of Ancient Greek Tragedies to the "Methos" of Modern acting? Follow the winding trail and discover the cultural/historical influences that have brought us to what we now see on modern stages and movie screens.Michael Langlois is a performer, lecturer, and storyteller with decades of experience on stage and off. He has lectured on topics ranging from acting and directing, to using one’s passions to bridge divides and engage with others. He has directed across New England, including performances for the Hartford Children’s Theatre, Springfield’s Drama Studio, and the Ashford Youth Theatre, where he worked for nearly 20 years as Artistic Director.Please register below.

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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

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 attendees should expect to participate. Siblings are welcome! No registration required.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Volunteer: Blankets for ROAR

Come earn volunteer hours and do something good for the community! We'll be making tie-edge blankets, which will be given to ROAR for cats and dogs in the shelter. The blankets will go home with them when they are adopted!To hear about more of our programs and events, s......More

Come earn volunteer hours and do something good for the community! We'll be making tie-edge blankets, which will be given to ROAR for cats and dogs in the shelter. The blankets will go home with them when they are adopted!To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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Online: iPhone - Overview of Standard (Preinstalled) Apps (Part IV)

Join us via Zoom for the final session in our four-part series covering some of the apps preinstalled on the iPhone. Learn about any new features that Apple may have introduced with the latest iOS updates.We will end our series with an overview of Health, Journal, Passw......More

Join us via Zoom for the final session in our four-part series covering some of the apps preinstalled on the iPhone. Learn about any new features that Apple may have introduced with the latest iOS updates.We will end our series with an overview of Health, Journal, Passwords, and Translate. The Health app is a useful tool for keeping track of your medical records and history. If you like keeping a journal or recording your travel adventures, you will want to learn about the Journal app. Keeping your passwords safe and handy, and using Passkeys is easier when using Apple’s password manager, Passwords.How about being able to translate text and conversation with one simple app? See how easy it is to use Apple’s Translator app installed on the iPhone. (Some translation capabilities are AI-powered and require the use of an iPhone 15 Pro or later model.)Please register below to receive the Zoom link.This program is funded by the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund

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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

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 necessary to own cards or a complete deck to participate. Registration is required for each session. Registration opens one month before the start of each session.***- Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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D&D Club: Summer Sessions

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) 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] hear about more of our......More

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) 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] hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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Critics' Circle Book Group

This month's selection is Held by Anne Michaels.1917. On a battlefield near the River Aisne, John lies in the aftermath of a blast, unable to move or feel his legs. Struggling to focus his thoughts, he is lost to memory—a chance encounter in a pub by a railway, a hot ba......More

This month's selection is Held by Anne Michaels.1917. On a battlefield near the River Aisne, John lies in the aftermath of a blast, unable to move or feel his legs. Struggling to focus his thoughts, he is lost to memory—a chance encounter in a pub by a railway, a hot bath with his lover on a winter night, his childhood on a faraway coast—as the snow falls.1920. John has returned from war to North Yorkshire, near another river—alive, but not whole. Reunited with Helena, an artist, he reopens his photography business and endeavours to keep on living. But the past erupts insistently into the present, as ghosts begin to surface in his ghosts whose messages he cannot understand .So begins a narrative that spans four generations, moments of connection and consequence igniting and re-igniting as the century unfolds. In luminous moments of desire, comprehension, longing, and transcendence, the sparks fly upward, working their transformations decades later. This resonance through time—not only of actions but also of feelings and perceptions—desire in its many forms—are at the heart of this novel’s profound investigation.Held is a deeply affecting and intensely beautiful novel, full of unforgettable characters and imagery, wisdom and compassion. It explores the deepest mysteries, and the ways in which desire in its many forms—and perhaps the deepest desire, to find meaning—manifests itself. Held moves through history to light upon Darwin, Sir Ernest Rutherford, North Sea ganseys, early photography, Ella Mary Leather, modern field hospitals…while lovers find each other and snow drifts down across the centuries. From the WW1 battlefield where the novel begins, and its opening lines, Held is alive with "We know life is finite. Why should we believe death lasts forever?”Critics' Circle meets in-person on the second Tuesday of the month (except December) at 6:30 pm for a discussion of new and classic titles. New readers are always welcome! This book discussion is led by Margaret Eustace.Many of the book discussion titles can be downloaded via the Library's Hoopla or Libby accounts. Please reach out to the Adult Services Department if you need assistance with downloading the title. Personal copies can also be purchased at Books on the Common at a 15% discount.Please register below.

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Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration. Download a PDF of our Social Story "I Am Going to Storytime!" to help prepare your family to visit the Ridgefield Library for storytime.Programs li......More

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration. Download a PDF of our Social Story "I Am Going to Storytime!" to help prepare your family to visit the Ridgefield Library for storytime.Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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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 mo......More

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 more about the language and culture, improve your basic language skills, and meet new friends.The workshops are aimed at those with a very rudimentary knowledge of the language. Please be aware that as this is an interactive class you will need to turn on both your video and audio to attend the class.Anette Roth is German and has teaching experience in French, German and English in secondary and higher education. She is a graduate of the University of Mainz, in Germany with a degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics and Cultural Studies. She also obtained her Masters in Translation/Applied Linguistics in French, English and German. In addition, she has taught with the Institut Français for DELF certificate classes.The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.Please register to receive the Zoom link for the meeting. The link will be in the confirmation email.

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Recycling Food Scraps

Students entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join Tiffany Carlson, Ridgefield's Recycling Coordinator to learn about recycling food scraps. Turn vegetable and yard waste into a valuable soil conditioner for use in your backyard! Registration is required and ......More

Students entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2026 are invited to join Tiffany Carlson, Ridgefield's Recycling Coordinator to learn about recycling food scraps. Turn vegetable and yard waste into a valuable soil conditioner for use in your backyard! Registration is required and opens on July 29, 2026.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, READ and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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StoryFaces

Families with children of all ages are invited to join painter and storyteller Christopher Agostino for StoryFaces, where the stories come to life on the faces of the participants! In a delightful combination of storytelling and visual arts, volunteers have their faces ......More

Families with children of all ages are invited to join painter and storyteller Christopher Agostino for StoryFaces, where the stories come to life on the faces of the participants! In a delightful combination of storytelling and visual arts, volunteers have their faces painted onstage to illustrate the story being told, featuring familiar tales and reimagined myths. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, READ and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

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Summer Reading Retreat, August

All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book!Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. The first hour will be a silent reading time for all. During the remaining half hour, socialize and chat (or not!) about what you ar......More

All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book!Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. The first hour will be a silent reading time for all. During the remaining half hour, socialize and chat (or not!) about what you are reading while enjoying a light refreshment.The group will meet on the Library's front lawn weather permitting, or if too hot or rainy, will move inside into the Morris Building.Drop-ins are welcome - we ask for registration to have enough seating and drinks. Feel free to bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy picnic-style while you read!Please register below.

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Terrific Twos

For walking toddlers ages 24-36 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 Ridgefiel......More

For walking toddlers ages 24-36 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 Residents as space is limited.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Understanding Your Computer

Would you like to understand more about the computer you currently have? Are you possibly considering purchasing a computer in the near future? Join us as we discuss many important aspects about your computer, including:-How is computer hardware affected by recent advan......More

Would you like to understand more about the computer you currently have? Are you possibly considering purchasing a computer in the near future? Join us as we discuss many important aspects about your computer, including:-How is computer hardware affected by recent advances in AI technology?-What differentiates Windows computers vs. MACs vs. Chromebooks?-What are the advantages or disadvantages of desktops vs. laptops vs. convertibles?-What hardware features are important to understand (CPU, RAM, hard drive, etc.)?-What are the specifications of my computer?-Is my computer nearing the end of its useful life? Should I upgrade or replace it?-Can I still use Windows 10?-What security software should I be using?Bring plenty of questions to this worthwhile presentation!This program is funded by the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund

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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

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 welcome.- Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Founders Hall Book Discussion

The book selection for this month is Isola by Allegra Goodman..The Founders Hall Book Group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except December) at 3:00 pm. This Book Group is open to Founders Hall members only. For more information about Founders Hall, click her......More

The book selection for this month is Isola by Allegra Goodman..The Founders Hall Book Group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except December) at 3:00 pm. This Book Group is open to Founders Hall members only. For more information about Founders Hall, click here. This book discussion is led by Andy Forsyth, Adult Program Assistant.

193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT, 06877, US

Volunteer: Clean-up Club

Meet up in front of the Library, and go across the street to Ballard Park to clean up any trash, dropped items, etc. We will provide trash bags and gloves. Teens will get volunteer hours for attending this program.Please wear closed-toed shoes, and, if it is sunny, suns......More

Meet up in front of the Library, and go across the street to Ballard Park to clean up any trash, dropped items, etc. We will provide trash bags and gloves. Teens will get volunteer hours for attending this program.Please wear closed-toed shoes, and, if it is sunny, sunscreen and a hat. We also encourage you to bring a water bottle.To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Potato Power

Students entering Grades 1-6 are invited to learn about electrical energy and participate in an experiment to create a simple electrical circuit using a potato as a battery.Registration is required and opens July 30, 2026.Due to the nature of this program and popularity......More

Students entering Grades 1-6 are invited to learn about electrical energy and participate in an experiment to create a simple electrical circuit using a potato as a battery.Registration is required and opens July 30, 2026.Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:35pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, READ and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults

It's time for another Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Every team will be provided with the same 500-piece puzzle, and the first to finish wins. All will be allowed to finish. To sign up your team, please email Lucy with your name, contact information, and the number of people on......More

It's time for another Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Every team will be provided with the same 500-piece puzzle, and the first to finish wins. All will be allowed to finish. To sign up your team, please email Lucy with your name, contact information, and the number of people on your team with their names if possible. (and the team name if you have one)[email protected]

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Beaded Sunflower Earrings

Join us for a workshop to learn how to make your very own beaded sunflower earrings. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

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. No registration.- Programs like this are made ......More

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 made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Family Movie Matinee

Enjoy a family movie each Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the Leir Children’s Program Room. Movies are either rated G or PG and will run between 90 and 120 minutes.- June 26: Peter Rabbit (2018) PG, 100 min- July 10: A Bug's Life (1998) G, 1hr 34 min- July 17: Zootopia 2......More

Enjoy a family movie each Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the Leir Children’s Program Room. Movies are either rated G or PG and will run between 90 and 120 minutes.- June 26: Peter Rabbit (2018) PG, 100 min- July 10: A Bug's Life (1998) G, 1hr 34 min- July 17: Zootopia 2 (2025) PG, 108 min- July 24: Wall-E (2008) G, 98 mins- July 31: Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit (2005) G, 80 min- August 7: The Lorax (2012) PG, 86 min- August 14: Hoppers (2026) PG, 104 min- August 21: Mirror, Mirror (2012) PG 105 minThis activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Pizza-Making for Teens

Join us for an awesome pizza making session for teens! You will learn how to make dough, assemble an amazing sauce, roll out a pie and how to properly dress it before throwing it into the oven!To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen N......More

Join us for an awesome pizza making session for teens! You will learn how to make dough, assemble an amazing sauce, roll out a pie and how to properly dress it before throwing it into the oven!To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Games on Tap

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience. Snacks and 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 ......More

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience. Snacks and 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 bring a game and play, learn a new game, borrow a game from our collection to take home, or just observe! If you have a specific game that you are interested in teaching, please let us know in the registration notes so we can put a table aside for you. Larger groups of 6 or more can also email to request a table be set aside.All attendees must be 21 or older. Registration is recommended.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Cross Stitch Saturday - Sunflower

Join us for a workshop to learn how to sew your very own cross stitch sunflower. No cross stitch experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

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

258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT, 06877, US

Storytime at the Ridgefield Farmers Market

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Kathleen at the Ridgefield Farmers Market for a special storytime celebrating our summer reading theme Plant a Seed, Read! No registration.Please note this storytime takes place at The Ridgefield Farmers Market ......More

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Kathleen at the Ridgefield Farmers Market for a special storytime celebrating our summer reading theme Plant a Seed, Read! No registration.Please note this storytime takes place at The Ridgefield Farmers Market at Jesse Lee Greens, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield.This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Jesse Lee Greens, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT, 06877, US

Library Closed Summer Sundays

The Library will be closed summer Sundays starting on June 28, 2026. We will resume Sunday hours on September 13, 2026.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US