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Hybrid: Senior Voices: Ridgefield Library Resources for Seniors

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Ridgefield Commission on Aging and the Ridgefield Library will continue their monthly Senior Voices series with a special look at the programs and services available at the Lib...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The Ridgefield Commission on Aging and the Ridgefield Library will continue their monthly Senior Voices series with a special look at the programs and services available at the Library for Ridgefield seniors.

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.

Pokemon Players Club Logo by Kristin Quell-Garguilo

Pokémon Players Club 4:30pm

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator Mike Garguilo. If you know the basics, l...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator 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.

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.

DND map

Dungeons and Dragons Club - Summer Sessions

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons. Interested in ...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons.

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.

Explore Henna with Elyse Sadtler

Explore Henna

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Henna is an ancient form of temporary, plant-based body art used by cultures across India, northern Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years. Join Internationally Cer...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Henna is an ancient form of temporary, plant-based body art used by cultures across India, northern Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years.

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.

Image of Fiero Code Promo

In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Making STEAM:

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 p...

Description:

Join us for our first ever Web Developer Coding Bootcamp with Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials an...

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: 4
Description:

Join us for our first ever Web Developer Coding Bootcamp with Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. 

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.

Milkman by Anna Burns

Critics' Circle Book Group

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The title this month is Milkman by Anna Burns. In this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister is our protagonist. She is busy attempting to keep her mother ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The title this month is

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.

Illustrated octopus and jellyfish reading a book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
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 donat...

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.

Image of an eBook

eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
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 Unlim...

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.

Anette Roth

Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom. Learned a little French in high school and would like to revisit it? Then why not join Anette Roth a...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.

Suitcase with travel stickers on map background

Adventure Box

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
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 ...

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: 14
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

Summer Reading Retreat

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Morris Wing at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book! Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. The first hour will be a silent readin...

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

Roll the Dice

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
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 av...

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.

Photograph of Photosynthesis game

Explore Science Through Gaming

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

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

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.

Dr. Nick Bellantoni and His Book Cover

Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
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. Nick ...

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.

Painted hand with smiley face on paint splatter background

Artful Adventures

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Ages 3-5
Description:

Children ages 3-5 years with a caregiver are invited to explore process art in this Artful Adventure! We'll read a book together and then investigate a variety of sensory experienc...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Children ages 3-5 years with a caregiver are invited to explore process art in this Artful Adventure!

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.

Win by Harlan Coben

Murder by the Book

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The title for this month is Win by Harlan Coben, 2017 Windsor Horne Lockwood III Book 1 - Twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The title for this month is Win&nbs

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.

Illustration of two babies with blocks that spell "baby"

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-2
Description:

Non-walking infants ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver are invited to drop into this informal group to network and enjoy baby time together. There will be a short introductio...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-2
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Non-walking infants ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver are invited to drop into this informal group to network and enjoy baby time together. There will be a short introduction by a member of the library staff before each session.

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.

People in Circle Performing Rosen Movement Method

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises done to music.

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.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Founders Hall Book Discussion

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Hall at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The title for this month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. A luminous novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with Marcellus, an observant giant Pacific octop...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Founders Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Description:

The title for this month is

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.

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

D&D: The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Play through the classic D&D adventure, The Lost Mines of Phandelver. In this adventure, begin with a simple task: escort a wagon of supplies from Neverwinter, a large city ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Play through the classic D&D adventure, The Lost Mines of Phandelver.

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.

Cupcake Adventures

Cupcake Adventures

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Children entering grades 1-6 can become cake decorators and show off their skills by making adventure-themed cupcakes. We'll have some surprise challenges for you to try! Let's see...

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: 14
Description:

Children entering grades 1-6 can become cake decorators and show off their skills by making adventure-themed cupcakes. We'll have some surprise challenges for you to try! Let's see how much decorating you can do before those cupcakes get eaten.

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.

Children sailing on an open book with text "Martin Park Family Storytime"

Martin Park Family Storytime

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Other (off site) at Off Site
Program Type:
Special Programs, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please br...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other (off site)
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2
Program Type: Special Programs, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets.

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.

Drawing Birds Sampler

Drawing Birds I: Colored Pencil Drawing Course

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

DRAWING BIRDS I - Colored Pencil Drawing Course (Although this course may be for all drawing levels, some experience with colored pencils is an advantage) In this colored pe...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

DRAWING BIRDS I - Colored Pencil Drawing Course

(Although this course may be for all drawing levels, some experience with colored pencils is an advantage)

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.

Picturebook characters in the woods

Big Picture

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2
Description:

Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2
Program Type: Films
Description:

Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.