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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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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Read to ROAR

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the library before your sessi......More

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the library before your session. Registration is required and opens a month prior.Your spot may be given to a child on the waitlist if you do not arrive and check-in by 11:45am.Due to high demand, Ridgefield residents may be given preference for this program. Please let us know if you are unable to attend this program so we may offer your spot to another patron. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Mandarin Learn & Play

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms. May, who is a Chinese teacher at Thistle Waithe Learning Center in South Salem, will lead families in an engaging language program to ......More

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms. May, who is a Chinese teacher at Thistle Waithe Learning Center in South Salem, will lead families in an engaging language program to encourage and promote learning a second language.Registration is required and opens on May 14, 2026.Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

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A250 in Ridgefield: Closing Keynote with CT Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell

Join us for the Closing Keynote presentation of our special A250: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence program series offered in collaboration with Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center.We are honored to welcome Antoinette Brim-Bell, Connecticut’s 8th State ......More

Join us for the Closing Keynote presentation of our special A250: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence program series offered in collaboration with Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center.We are honored to welcome Antoinette Brim-Bell, Connecticut’s 8th State Poet Laureate. Ms. Brim-Bell will present an original poem written specifically for A250: Declaration Deep Dive that will engage with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in a forward-looking way, particularly inspired by the tradition of inaugural poems.Ms. Brim-Bell is the author of three full-length poetry collections: These Women You Gave Me, Icarus in Love, and Psalm of the Sunflower. Shehas been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for both poetry and essay. Ms. Brim-Bell is a Cave Canem Foundation Fellow and an alum of Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA), and is a Professor of English at CT State Community College, Capital.Support for A250: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence is provided by CT Humanities. Additional promotional support provided by Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250.Click HERE to register.

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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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Social Stitchers Meetup

Do you have a crochet, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or any other hand stitching project that you're currently working on? Then join us for this new casual meetup where we will spend some time relaxing, chatting, and most importantly craf......More

Do you have a crochet, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or any other hand stitching project that you're currently working on? Then join us for this new casual meetup where we will spend some time relaxing, chatting, and most importantly crafting!All levels of experience are welcome.

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Scrabble Club

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at [email protected] with any questions.- Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited......More

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at [email protected] with any questions.- 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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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 [email protected] or (203) 438-2282 ext 102.

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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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Online: A New User’s Introduction to the Essential Features of the iPhone

This session via Zoom is designed for the new iPhone user. It is a basic review of the iPhone’s essential features. The discussion will begin with the basics…the difference between using data while on cellular service vs Wi-Fi, and the difference between storing photos,......More

This session via Zoom is designed for the new iPhone user. It is a basic review of the iPhone’s essential features. The discussion will begin with the basics…the difference between using data while on cellular service vs Wi-Fi, and the difference between storing photos, messages etc. on your iPhone vs on iCloud. Learn what a Hot Spot is and how to use it. Also learn how to use Bluetooth, and AirDrop. There will also be a general discussion of how to use the Phone app, including newer features such as phone screening, hold assistance, translation and recording. Get an overview of how to use other standard apps such as Mail (email) and Messages (text), including how to share photos. Also learn more about the hype surrounding AI and how you can use it on the iPhone.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: Group B

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks 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......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 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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Rainbow Family Storytime

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging. This active storytime welcomes all families to sing, dance, play, socialize, and craft in an inclusive and celebratory space.Recommended for......More

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging. This active storytime welcomes all families to sing, dance, play, socialize, and craft in an inclusive and celebratory space.Recommended for families with children ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome. 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: Intermediate/Advanced French with Anette Roth

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom. Through texts, poems, songs, videos and more, learn more about the language and culture, improve your language skills, and meet new friends. Please......More

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom. Through texts, poems, songs, videos and more, learn more about the language and culture, improve your language skills, and meet new friends. Please be prepared to turn on your audio and video camera to make it a comfortable and friendly experience for all.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 in your confirmation email.

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Create a Summer BINGO Card with Canva

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own Summer BINGO Card using Canva's thousands of templates and images, editing tools and more!This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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Online: Women and Money: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.About the Presenters:Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC™Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor......More

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.About the Presenters:Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC™Senior Vice President, Wealth Management AdvisorPrior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.Liz Maccarone, CRPC™, SE-AWMA™Vice President, Senior Financial AdvisorLiz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures.

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Slime Science

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make 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......More

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make 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 made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Love at First Page Book Group

This month we will be reading Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper.Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of T......More

This month we will be reading Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper.Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of Thistle Grove in years. Her self-imposed exile has a lot to do with a complicated family history and a desire to forge her own way in the world, and only the very tiniest bit to do with Gareth Blackmoore, heir to the most powerful magical family in town and casual breaker of hearts and destroyer of dreams.But when a spellcasting tournament that her family serves as arbiters for approaches, it turns out the pull of tradition (or the truly impressive parental guilt trip that comes with it) is strong enough to bring Emmy back. She's determined to do her familial duty; spend some quality time with her best friend, Linden Thorn; and get back to her real life in Chicago.On her first night home, Emmy runs into Talia Avramov—an all-around badass adept in the darker magical arts—who is fresh off a bad breakup . . . with Gareth Blackmoore. Talia had let herself be charmed, only to discover that Gareth was also seeing Linden—unbeknownst to either of them. And now she and Linden want revenge. Only one question stands: Is Emmy in?But most concerning of all: Why can't she stop thinking about the terrifyingly competent, devastatingly gorgeous, wickedly charming Talia Avramov?Looking for your own Happily Ever After? Love at First Page is Ridgefield Library's very own romance book group! Each month a different romance book will be introduced. This book discussion will meet in person on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. New members are always welcome! Adult Services Librarian Shannon Hitchcock will facilitate this group.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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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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Using Gmail More Effectively

During this program, we will present the very popular email application, Google Mail (Gmail). We will review important Gmail basics such as: Sending, Receiving, Replying, Forwarding, Printing, etc. Additionally, we will cover many of the really interesting capabilities ......More

During this program, we will present the very popular email application, Google Mail (Gmail). We will review important Gmail basics such as: Sending, Receiving, Replying, Forwarding, Printing, etc. Additionally, we will cover many of the really interesting capabilities of Gmail such as: Labels, Categories, Themes, Signatures, Vacation Response, etc.No prior Gmail experience is necessary for this class.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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Italian Film with English Subtitles: The Bicycle Thief

Bicycle Thief (1948) is a landmark Italian Neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica. It follows Antonio, an unemployed man in post-war Rome who finally lands a job hanging posters, only to have his bicycle stolen on his first day. Accompanied by his young son, Bruno......More

Bicycle Thief (1948) is a landmark Italian Neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica. It follows Antonio, an unemployed man in post-war Rome who finally lands a job hanging posters, only to have his bicycle stolen on his first day. Accompanied by his young son, Bruno, he desperately searches the city, highlighting themes of poverty and social injustice.The film will be in Italian with English subtitles with a running time of 1hr29min.

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A250: Printing the Declaration

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the printing process during the Revolutionary Era. We’ll make our own prints using gel press printing plates.Registration is required and opens May 18, 2026.- Preference may be given t......More

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the printing process during the Revolutionary Era. We’ll make our own prints using gel press printing plates.Registration is required and opens May 18, 2026.- 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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Infinite Worlds Book Group

The title for this month is Katabasis by R. F. KuangFantasy: In this dark academia fantasy, two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul--perhaps at the cost of their own.Come join us for the book group "Infinite ......More

The title for this month is Katabasis by R. F. KuangFantasy: In this dark academia fantasy, two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul--perhaps at the cost of their own.Come join us for the book group "Infinite Worlds", Ridgefield Library's Science Fiction and Fantasy book group! Each month we will alternate between Science Fiction and Fantasy titles. No prior knowledge of these genres is necessary, just a love of reading and a desire to talk about books! This book discussion will meet in person on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Library’s Randolph Room. Technology/Innovation Librarian Kathy Pickle will facilitate this group.

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Beaded Strawberry Keychain

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

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Flowers and Friends, Colored Pencil Drawing for Adults

To align with the Library's "Plant a Seed" summer reading theme, this art course will focus on astonishing plant-animal alliances. While creating their colored pencil drawings, students will learn about these symbiotic relationships. In addition to the more common bloss......More

To align with the Library's "Plant a Seed" summer reading theme, this art course will focus on astonishing plant-animal alliances. While creating their colored pencil drawings, students will learn about these symbiotic relationships. In addition to the more common blossoms and bees or butterflies, we may draw the more exotic Borneo Pitcher Plant and its the tree shrew "friend," or the Spanish Balearic Islands' Dead Horse Arum and its Liliford lizard "friend." Or we may keep to the more local Ridgefield couplings of the red Trumpet Creeper vine and the Ruby-throated hummingbird, water lilies and frogs, dill and Monarch butterfly, or honeysuckle and hummingbird moths.Please register only for the first class on June 19 and you will be considered signed up for all five. The dates are 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24.

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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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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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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

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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.

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Chess Club

Join Coaches Dan and Elina to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required and opens on May 20, 2026.Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.

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Make Music Day Ridgefield

Ridgefield is joining over 1,000 cities worldwide for Make Music Day, a live, free, all-day musical celebration. All performances at the Library will take place on the front lawn. Come join the fun!Check back for schedule updates.

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CANCELLED: Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B

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 B.

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Connecticut Tunes and Tales of the Revolution

Experience Connecticut's American Revolution with an hour of music and stories, revealing the state's hidden history, folklore and legendary figures. Kent Besocke's acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin bring to life somgs and tales of heroes and pivotal moments. Join us ......More

Experience Connecticut's American Revolution with an hour of music and stories, revealing the state's hidden history, folklore and legendary figures. Kent Besocke's acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin bring to life somgs and tales of heroes and pivotal moments. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Connecticut's revolutionary spirit.Kent Besocke is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who performs solo and in various groups. Alone and with a band, he regularly plays for local festivals, breweries, historical groups, private gatherings and events. A performance from Kent involves homespun stories, original songs, well-chosen cover material, and accompaniment that includes guitar and other stringed instruments. He frequently performs music that blends folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, and rock in a celebration of the unique characters who bring to life a bygone era.This program is part of the Library's A250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Please register below.

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Judy Pancoast Music

Come celebrate Make Music Day with the original music of Grammy-nominated children's artist Judy Pancoast!Lively tunes like "Can't Go Surfin'," "Swimming in Jello," and "Yucky" will have kids and parents dancing and singing along, so be sure to wear your dancing shoes f......More

Come celebrate Make Music Day with the original music of Grammy-nominated children's artist Judy Pancoast!Lively tunes like "Can't Go Surfin'," "Swimming in Jello," and "Yucky" will have kids and parents dancing and singing along, so be sure to wear your dancing shoes for this interactive concert! Registration is required and opens on on May 21, 2026.For more info and extra fun, visit www.judypancoast.com.

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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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Take & Make: Pony Bead Flower Keychain

A take and make to kick off summer reading! Come grab a kit to make a rainbow pony bead keychain with a flower motif. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis outside the Ellis Family Teen Cen......More

A take and make to kick off summer reading! Come grab a kit to make a rainbow pony bead keychain with a flower motif. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis outside the Ellis Family Teen Center, and will remain there until they are gone.

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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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Sew a Quilted Strawberry Coaster

Join us to make your very own strawberry quilted coaster. Follow along with easy step-by-step instructions for cutting out your materials and sewing them together using the library's sewing machines. No sewing machine experience required. Registration required.All mater......More

Join us to make your very own strawberry quilted coaster. Follow along with easy step-by-step instructions for cutting out your materials and sewing them together using the library's sewing machines. No sewing machine experience required. Registration required.All materials will be provided.This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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SRP Kickoff Community Fair: 4:30 pm Entry

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local ......More

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local organizations, visit with Pistachio the Rooster and register for the 2026 Summer Reading challenge!Registration is required. Please note that to ensure the best experience for all, we will manage the number of participants in the room at one time. Please register for ONE of the four thirty-minute timeslots. (Duplicate registrations will be deleted, keeping the earliest timeslot.) You may register each child or register once for a family and indicate the number of children in the special notes.4:30 pm entry5:00 pm entry5:30 pm entry6:00 pm entryThis 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

SRP Kickoff Community Fair: 5:00 pm Entry

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local ......More

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local organizations, visit with Pistachio the Rooster and register for the 2026 Summer Reading challenge!Registration is required. Please note that to ensure the best experience for all, we will manage the number of participants in the room at one time. Please register for ONE of the four thirty-minute timeslots. (Duplicate registrations will be deleted, keeping the earliest timeslot.) You may register each child or register once for a family and indicate the number of children in the special notes.4:30 pm entry5:00 pm entry5:30 pm entry6:00 pm entryThis 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

SRP Kickoff Community Fair: 5:30 pm Entry

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local ......More

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local organizations, visit with Pistachio the Rooster and register for the 2026 Summer Reading challenge!Registration is required. Please note that to ensure the best experience for all, we will manage the number of participants in the room at one time. Please register for ONE of the four thirty-minute timeslots. (Duplicate registrations will be deleted, keeping the earliest timeslot.) You may register each child or register once for a family and indicate the number of children in the special notes.4:30 pm entry5:00 pm entry5:30 pm entry6:00 pm entryThis 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

SRP Kickoff Community Fair: 6:00 pm Entry

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local ......More

Kick off the start of Summer Reading at our Community Fair! This all-age celebration features interactive booths from community partners with hands-on activities, music and games to inspire a season of growth and connection. Explore program offerings, engage with local organizations, visit with Pistachio the Rooster and register for the 2026 Summer Reading challenge!Registration is required. Please note that to ensure the best experience for all, we will manage the number of participants in the room at one time. Please register for ONE of the four thirty-minute timeslots. (Duplicate registrations will be deleted, keeping the earliest timeslot.) You may register each child or register once for a family and indicate the number of children in the special notes.4:30 pm entry5:00 pm entry5:30 pm entry6:00 pm entryThis 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 Assistant Library Director Andy Forsyth for more information and to register [email protected] or (203) 438-2282 ext 102.

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

This session via Zoom is an overview of some of the apps automatically installed on every iPhone. These preinstalled apps include Safari, Contacts, Messages, Weather, Mail, and Clock. Get an overview of what these apps do and how to use them. We start with a discussion ......More

This session via Zoom is an overview of some of the apps automatically installed on every iPhone. These preinstalled apps include Safari, Contacts, Messages, Weather, Mail, and Clock. Get an overview of what these apps do and how to use them. We start with a discussion of using Safari for web browsing. Get an overview of how to create and manage your list of contacts. Having an up-to-date contact list makes contacting people so much easier. Use Messages for more than texting. Learn how to access multiple email accounts and how to manage your messages. See the benefits of creating emails without typing and learn how to email photos. Track the weather in multiple locations, set timers and alarms, and more!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: Group A

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks 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......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 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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Author Talk: Mike Vaccaro, The Bosses of the Bronx

The crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports. Ridgefield's David Yaun will converse with author Mike Vaccaro in what's sure to be a lively evening.Since taking over the New Yo......More

The crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports. Ridgefield's David Yaun will converse with author Mike Vaccaro in what's sure to be a lively evening.Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transformed the fabled team from a struggling franchise into a baseball dynasty. George purchased the team for $8.8 million and quickly became known as “The Boss”—a hands-on owner whose relentless pursuit of victory defined an era. Under his leadership, the Yankees captured seven World Series championships, became a global sports brand, and consistently dominated the sports pages.Yet as veteran New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro reveals, the story of the Steinbrenners and their team is much bigger and more complex—a drama of Shakespearian proportions, combining tragedy and great comedy. In this charming book written with all the candor and verve of the best press box reporting, he goes beyond the headlines to chronicle the complete saga—from the times King George went mad and was eventually banned to how Prince Hal, living in the long shadow of his father, has struggled to put his own unique stamp on the Pinstripe realm. He chronicles the infamous headline-making disputes between the team’s managers and its mercurial owner, a man whose autocratic disposition would eventually get him banned from the game and earn him a place in pop culture lore with the hit sitcom Seinfeld.A fun and wild remembrance of innings past for every Yankee fan and a must-read grudge list for every Yankee hater, The Bosses of the Bronx is a larger-than-life true tale of success, suffering, sacrifice, and downright silliness that captures this great franchise and the game of baseball itself.Books on the Common will have copies for sale and signing.Please register below.

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