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Montage of Musicals and Michael Langlois

A250: From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join Michael Langlois for a presentation telling the story of the founding of our nation through two American musicals,1776 and Hamilton: both telling the story of the founding of our nation.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Join Michael Langlois for a presentation telling the story of the founding of our nation through two American musicals,1776 and Hamilton: both telling the story of the founding of our nation.

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.

Ira Joe Fisher

Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.

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.

Nu Haven Kapelye Ensemble

Ridgefield Folk Presents: Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer 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.

Bookmark

Engrave a Bookmark

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden bookmark on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

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...

Registration Required
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 for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden bookmark on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

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.

Next Chapter Book Club Logo

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

iPhone

Online: Exploring Essential Features of the iPhone Using iOS 26

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join this session via Zoom for a basic review of the iPhone’s Liquid Glass feature and how you can customize it to your liking.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join this session via Zoom for a basic review of the iPhone’s Liquid Glass feature and how you can customize it to your liking.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

Book Cover of Lives Reimagined

Just a Phase- or Something More? Recognizing and Treating Serious Mental Illness

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A Community Conversation led by the authors of Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness

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

A Community Conversation led by the authors of Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness

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 Embroidery Machine

Embroidery Machine Orientation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering.

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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering.

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.

Anette Roth in Paris

Online: Intermediate/Advanced French with Anette Roth

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom.

Liz Wendel on Mountaintop

Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions.

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

A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (Cover)

Love at First Page Book Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews.

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

This month we will be reading Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews.

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 Cloud"

Online: Understanding and Using "The Cloud"

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

So what is “The Cloud” anyway? The Cloud refers to the sharing of data and programs over the Internet.

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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

So what is “The Cloud” anyway? The Cloud refers to the sharing of data and programs over the Internet.

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)

Online Programs

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

Women Doing Rosen Movement

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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)

Physical Activity

Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

Seated Portrait of Noah Webster Holding a Letter

A250: To Be an American: Noah Webster's Sketches of American Policy

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation will explore the amazing life and career of Noah Webster and the founding of the American Republic.

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

This presentation will explore the amazing life and career of Noah Webster and the founding of the American Republic.

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.

Mini Watercolor Masterpiece

Mini Watercolor Masterpiece

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own mini watercolor masterpiece. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own mini watercolor masterpiece. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of 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.

Image of colored pencil drawing on black paper

Chiaroscuro Effect on Black Paper: Colored Pencil Drawing

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Other at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

"CHIAROSCURO Effect on Black Paper" - Colored Pencil Drawing

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

"CHIAROSCURO Effect on Black Paper" - Colored Pencil Drawing

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.

Take 2 Tech Recycling Logo

Tech Recycling Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Recycle Your Old Electronics Safely & Securely!
Decluttering after the holidays?
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:
Recycle Your Old Electronics Safely & Securely!
Decluttering after the holidays?

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.

Shutterbugs Annual Photography Art Show

Artist's Reception: Shutterbugs Annual Photography Art Show

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Other at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Talks
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages / Families

The Shutterbugs Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all levels who uses many differing kinds of cameras.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks
Description:

The Shutterbugs Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all levels who uses many differing kinds of cameras.

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.

Next Chapter Book Club Logo

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

The Marble Faun by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hybrid: A.M. Book Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults

This week we will be reading

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

This week we will be 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.

Personal Digitizing

Learn How to Digitize Your Family History

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that the Ridgefield Library has a variety of personal digitizing equipment? Join us for a review and demonstration of the various personal digitizing equipment including our VHS/DVD converter.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know that the Ridgefield Library has a variety of personal digitizing equipment? Join us for a review and demonstration of the various personal digitizing equipment including our VHS/DVD converter.

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.

Memory Cafe Logo

Memory Cafe

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

The Library has partnered with RVNAhealth to introduce a monthly Memory Café, held at the Library and created as a welcoming hour of shared activities, conversation, and connection for individ

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

The Library has partnered with RVNAhealth to introduce a monthly Memory Café, held at the Library and created as a welcoming hour of shared activities, conversation, and connection for individ

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 Computers

Online: Backup Strategies

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Do you backup your irreplaceable computer data? Are you risking losing your precious information? What causes data loss? What can you do to prevent data loss? What should you be backing up? What choices do you have for doing backups?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Do you backup your irreplaceable computer data? Are you risking losing your precious information? What causes data loss? What can you do to prevent data loss? What should you be backing up? What choices do you have for doing backups?

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

Beaded Moon Hanging

Beaded Moon Hanging

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own beaded moon hanging. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own beaded moon hanging. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of 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.