All-Age Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Home Page Feed, 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.

Drop-in Family Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Families with children ages 3 years and up are invited to drop in for some fun family gaming on a summer afternoon. Try a new board game or jigsaw puzzle from the Library's collection! No registration.

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.

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.

Sew Your Own Fabric Dice

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
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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
Description:

Join us this week to learn how to sew your very own fabric dice, perfect for game night!

No sewing 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.

Esport Experience: Mario Kart 8

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Special Programs, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 3-8 in Fall 2025. Esports is all about positive social/emotional growth through gaming. Learn and compete in Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch in a hands-on instructive way. Hosted by Esport Coach Mike Garguilo.

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 Mah Jong for Beginners

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Bossidy Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Think Mah Jong isn't for you? Think again!

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Morris Wing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Programs
Registration Required
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
Adults
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
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.

Poetry in the Garden: Voices From Marginalized America

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances, Special Programs
Description:

Join us in the Garden at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center as renowned poets share Voices From Marginalized America. All readings are free and begin at 7:00. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking onsite.