Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

The Library is closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

The Library is closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

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 supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Online: iPhone 101 - Protecting Your Privacy

Join us via Zoom for a discussion and demonstration of the various iPhone settings you can use to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go. It is important to share only the informa......More

Join us via Zoom for a discussion and demonstration of the various iPhone settings you can use to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go. It is important to share only the information you want to share. Apple helps us protect our privacy, but it is not always easy to find those features. This session will show you where those features are and how to activate them. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.This program is funded by the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund

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Build a Terrarium

Come assemble a terrarium! All materials provided. Pick from moss, succulents, crystal points, mini mushrooms, and tiny frogs, as well as a variety of stone types and colors for the base. Plants are not real, don't need water, and will never die!To hear about more of ou......More

Come assemble a terrarium! All materials provided. Pick from moss, succulents, crystal points, mini mushrooms, and tiny frogs, as well as a variety of stone types and colors for the base. Plants are not real, don't need water, and will never die!To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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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 supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

D&D Club: 13th Age

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the 13th Age game system.Interested in joining the club when space permits? Please email emredfern@ri......More

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the 13th Age game system.Interested in joining the club when space permits? Please email emredfern@ridgefieldlibrary.org

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Dying to Know

Join us in a judgment-free environment at Ridgefield Library where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying.  “Dying to Know” is a moderated discussion group created to explore and normalize conversations around deat......More

Join us in a judgment-free environment at Ridgefield Library where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying.  “Dying to Know” is a moderated discussion group created to explore and normalize conversations around death and dying.  Mickey Nelson and Sue Broudy, certified End-of-Life Doulas, will guide open conversations around mortality, and all the things related to this sacred time.  You are invited to attend, listen, and share in the conversation as you feel comfortable. All perspectives are welcomed and respected.  “Dying to Know” is not a grief support group or counseling session, but a space for sharing conversations and questions about dying and deepening our awareness about death, a subject we all share.Please register below.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

HS Parent Circle

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

In-person French with Anette Roth

French Instructor Anette Roth will continue her previous in-person class, delving further into the book "Les Yeux de Mona," with its focus on famous paintings in Paris. This session will focus on the art in the Musée d'Orsay. This class will be held mostly in French, i.......More

French Instructor Anette Roth will continue her previous in-person class, delving further into the book "Les Yeux de Mona," with its focus on famous paintings in Paris. This session will focus on the art in the Musée d'Orsay. This class will be held mostly in French, i.e. reading from the book in French so at least some basic knowledge of the language is helpful.  Please register below.

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ECDC Presents: Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a Business

Join us for the inaugural Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a BusinessThe Ridgefield ECDC (Economic & Community Development Commission) and the Ridgefield Library are hosting the first networking event for working professionals at Nod Hill Brewery at 5:30PM on Wednesday, M......More

Join us for the inaugural Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a BusinessThe Ridgefield ECDC (Economic & Community Development Commission) and the Ridgefield Library are hosting the first networking event for working professionals at Nod Hill Brewery at 5:30PM on Wednesday, May 28. Ridgefield Connect will be held quarterly, rotate around town, and center around an engaging speaker or business. Post-pandemic, many people now work from home multiple days a week and may not be able to network with colleagues as they did in the past. These events – for all working professionals but targeted at remote workers specifically -- offer the opportunity to get out of the house and meet peers and colleagues while listening to an interesting speaker about topics that may not be mainstream or what you would hear in corporate settings.The Nod Hill brewmasters and owners will share their unique insights into the business, from how they got started to their brewing process, recipe selection, and even how they come up with the names for their beers. It’s all Made in Ridgefield!So please join us for this inaugural event organized by the ECDC, which brings you Tiger-Shark Tank every fall! Also, if you have ideas for future interesting, unique speakers, we would love to hear from you. When:  5:30 – 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Nod Hill Brewery· 5:30-:600PM – networking· 6:00-7:00PM – intro by ECDC and talk by Brewmasters· 7:00-7:30PM - networking Cost:  The ECDC is covering the cost of food and the first beer, making this an excellent opportunity to network and learn, all for free.The mission of Ridgefield’s Economic & Community Development Commission (ECDD) is to support orderly and planned economic development in keeping with the character of the town. A productive and prosperous community stems from creating a viable economic and residential foundation. Please see ridgefieldct.com for more info.Please register below.

137 Ethan Allen Highway (Rte 7), Ridgefield, CT, 06877, US

Chess Club

Join Coach AJ to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the session.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

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.Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Slime Science

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Citrus Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. Registration is required and opens a month prior to the date of the program.Preference m......More

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Citrus Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. Registration is required and opens a month prior to the date of the program.Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Using Google Sheets

During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free cloud-based spreadsheet application “Google Sheets”, which is an alternative to Microsoft Excel. We will discuss using the toolbars and menus effectively, editing and formatting your spreadsheet, using fo......More

During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free cloud-based spreadsheet application “Google Sheets”, which is an alternative to Microsoft Excel. We will discuss using the toolbars and menus effectively, editing and formatting your spreadsheet, using formulas and functions, and sharing and collaborating. Using this cloud-based program requires some knowledge of storing documents in the cloud, so we will also very briefly discuss using Google Drive (Google's free cloud-based storage capability).This program is funded by the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Trail Runner Grayson Murphy: “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance”

Two-time Mountain Racing World Champion Grayson Murphy will be coming to the Ridgefield Library to talk about “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance.” As a professional runner for Saucony, Grayson competes on the road, track, and trails, and will be discussing he......More

Two-time Mountain Racing World Champion Grayson Murphy will be coming to the Ridgefield Library to talk about “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance.” As a professional runner for Saucony, Grayson competes on the road, track, and trails, and will be discussing her experience balancing professional athletics and other aspects of her life. The talk will begin at the Ridgefield Library at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 29th with a Meet & Greet to follow!Interested in a trail run? Meet us at Aldrich Park at 5:30 for a 3-4 mile run through the trails as Grayson discusses how her tactics for trail racing differ from road racing. Offered in partnership with CT Run Co. as part of Noreen L. Papa: Mothers Live Your Life programming.Please register below.

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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 support......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 supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Library Closed for Great Expectations Gala

The Library will be closed for our 11th Annual Great Expectations Gala.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will ......More

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with urged revision (if necessary). The atmosphere is gentle, tactful, encouraging and inspiring. You will leave with ideas and a good, creative feeling.Please be sure to bring six copies of your poem, double-spaced for ease in editingPlease register below for Group A.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

No Children's Programs

There will be no children's programs June 2-6, 2025. Children's programs will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US

Tweens & Teens Write!

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.Writers can work on whatever they choose to, be it a short story, novel, poetry, screen play, or anything else t......More

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.Writers can work on whatever they choose to, be it a short story, novel, poetry, screen play, or anything else they can think of.All skill levels welcome!To hear about more of our programs and events, sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter.

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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 Assistant Library Director Andy Forsyth for more information and to register alforsyth@ridgefieldlibrary.org or (203) 438-2282 ext 102.

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Nonfictioneers Book Group

The title for this month is Covered with Night: A Story of Murder & Indigenous Justice in Early America by Nicole Eustace.In the winter of 1722, on the eve of a major conference between the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee and Anglo-American colonists, a pair of coloni......More

The title for this month is Covered with Night: A Story of Murder & Indigenous Justice in Early America by Nicole Eustace.In the winter of 1722, on the eve of a major conference between the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee and Anglo-American colonists, a pair of colonial fur traders brutally assaulted a Seneca hunter near Conestoga, Pennsylvania. The crime ignited a contest between Native American forms of justice―rooted in community, forgiveness, and reparations―and the colonial ideology of harsh reprisal that called for the accused killers to be executed if found guilty.The Nonfictioneers book discussion group meets in-person on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm (except December) to discuss contemporary non-fiction titles. New readers are always welcome. Please register below.Many of the book discussion titles can be downloaded via the Library's Hoopla or Libby accounts. Check for video instructions on using Hoopla. Personal copies can also be purchased at Books on the Common at a 15% discount.

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A Celebration of the Art of the Picture Book: An Evening with the Maurice Sendak Foundation 2025 Fellows

Join us for a lively conversation about the picture book artform with contemporary author-illustrators Junjun Chen, Marianna Coppo, Rob Dunlavey, and Gracey Zhang. The Maurice Sendak Foundation's 2025 Fellows will share their experiences creating within the picture book......More

Join us for a lively conversation about the picture book artform with contemporary author-illustrators Junjun Chen, Marianna Coppo, Rob Dunlavey, and Gracey Zhang. The Maurice Sendak Foundation's 2025 Fellows will share their experiences creating within the picture book form and their processes for pairing words and art. The evening will be moderated by 2015 Sendak Fellow and Fellowship Coordinator Doug Salati. A Q&A session and book signing will conclude the evening. A selection of the Fellows’ books will be available for purchase through our partner, Books on the Common. To see the Fellows' bios, visit HERE.

472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US