Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Ridgedale Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!

Teen Games and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket t......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every week during the summer.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Nintendo Switch for Kids

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kar......More

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart, Boomerang Fu, Just Dance, and more. Materials provided. No prior experience necessary.

Teen Games and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket t......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every week during the summer.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Book Club: Bring Your Own Book

Join us at the Luce Line Brewing Company for a casual, commitment-free book club and discuss what books you are reading with the group. You may hear about books you’d like to read and ones you may not have considered before. P......More

Join us at the Luce Line Brewing Company for a casual, commitment-free book club and discuss what books you are reading with the group. You may hear about books you’d like to read and ones you may not have considered before. Purchase of refreshments is not required to participate. Collaborator: Luce Line Brewing Company.

Baby Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.

Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club

Join our discussion of interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The book club meets the first Thursday of each month.  January 2: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn February 6: ......More

Join our discussion of interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The book club meets the first Thursday of each month.  January 2: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn February 6: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt March 6: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner April 3: Future Home of the living God by Louise Erdrich May 1: Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott June 5: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger July 3: Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz August 7: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante September 4: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson October 2: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain November 6: James by Percival Everett December 4: The Women by Kristin Hannah eBooks or eAudiobooks available through www.hclib.org. Physical copies available for checkout at Ridgedale Library.

Connect and Play

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Read With an Animal

Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children's reading pr......More

Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children's reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals. Registration at the door; first come, first served.