Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

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.

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.

eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 10
Description:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what Libby, Hoopla and our newest platform, Blackstone Unlimited, have to offer and how to get started.

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.

Adventure Box

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: 10
Description:

Children entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024 are invited to make their own Adventure Box using recycled materials, art supplies and lots of curiosity and imagination. Where will your Adventure Box take you next?

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.

Summer Reading Retreat

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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!

Roll the Dice

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Join us for an evening of board and card games. Here, you'll find games not usually available for circulation at the library, plus a host of favorites. Snacks and drinks will be available.

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.

Explore Science Through Gaming

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Students entering Grades 3-12 in Fall 2024 join science educators Mike and Kristin Garguilo for an educational gaming experience.

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.

Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Description:

The Ridgefield Historical Society and the Library present Hiking Ruins of Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island by Dr.

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.