Hybrid: A.M. Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The title for this month is Ironweed by William Kennedy. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the third in Kennedy’s Albany cycle, Francis Phelan, an ex-ball player, part-time grave digger and full-time bum with the gift of gab, has hit bottom. Y...

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In Person: Parent Circle 5-4

10:15am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Parenting
Description:
Ridgefield Parent Circles are small discussion groups facilitated by a mental health professional aimed at helping parents navigate key transitions in the lives of their children. Initiated in 2005 by our First Selectman and Schools Superintendent in...

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In-Person: Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:
Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! Children are encouraged to attend independently, but an accompanying adult must remain in the Lodewick Children’s Library. No registration. P...

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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.

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CANCELLED: Homeschool Session Creative Writing Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:
Join our Creative Writing Club to meet with other young writers and share your work! Using prompts and guidance from Ms. Heather, writers in grades 3-5 will work on their writing projects, whether it be a short story, poetry, or a longer project. Ima...

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In Person: Italian Film with English Subtitles: Le meraviglie (The Wonders)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Films
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The Wonders (Le meraviglie) is a 2014 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Alice Rohrwacher. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. A family ...

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In-Person: Creative Writing Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:
Join our Creative Writing Club to meet with other young writers and share your work! Using prompts and guidance from Ms. Heather, writers in grades 3-5 will work on their writing projects, whether it be a short story, poetry, or a longer project. Ima...

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In Person: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Special Programs

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Online: Chess Club with DIG

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join Coach Carter in honing your chess skills and playing with other local Connecticut students! Please register for a free account at chess.com and email your name and username to digcoachcarter@gmail.com before the class starts....

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In Person: Career Planning Again? Self-Discovery in Midlife

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average person will change careers 5-7 times during their lifetime. Join this hour-long workshop, specifically designed for “midlifers,” to overcome any self-doubt and recognize that midlife is the perfe...

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.

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