Children's Take & Make Monday

All Day
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Description:

Complete one Take & Make Project this summer to earn a badge! Take & Makes will be available on the Monday of each week from July 1- August 19 and are first come, first served, while supplies last. One per child.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media.  Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

All-Age Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

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 at

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media.  Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Hybrid: Books and Brunch

11:30am - 1:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us for our monthly chat about books. Members of our staff will share selected new fiction and nonfiction titles as well as staff pick recommendations. Then we hope you will briefly share about what you have been reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

Solar Oven S'mores

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Ready for s'more Library Fun? Students entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024 are invited to build their own solar ovens out of pizza boxes. We'll provide ingredients to make s'mores - no campfire necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Embroider a Fabric Coaster

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Join us this week to learn how to embroider a fabric coaster on the library's embroidery machine.

No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided.

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Barlow Mountain Community Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:

Members of the Barlow Mountain Elementary School community are invited to a community night at the Ridgefield Library. Share a story, snack, and some STEAM activities with your friends and classmates at the Ridgefield Library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media.  Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Summer Reading Retreat

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Morris Wing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book!

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

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 trans

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The 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.

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.