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Small Bird on Joe Pye Weed in Grassland

Grassland: Hidden Sites and Treasures

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Healthy grassland habitats in Connecticut are few and far between. It’s no surprise that many of the bird species that are listed as special concern, threatened, or endangered in o...

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

Healthy grassland habitats in Connecticut are few and far between. It’s no surprise that many of the bird species that are listed as special concern, threatened, or endangered in our state are dependent on these vital habitats.

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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.

Seniors with Realtor

Hybrid: Senior Voices: Understanding Your Real Estate Choices

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Ridgefield Library and the Commission on Aging Senior Voices Forum have invited William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty to present a roundtable discussion about “Understan...

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

The Ridgefield Library and the Commission on Aging Senior Voices Forum have invited William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty to present a roundtable discussion about “Understanding Your

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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.

Megan Searfoss in her Store, Ridgefield Running Company

Megan Searfoss: The Rewarding (and Painful) Path to Opening a Business

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Come hear from Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company, honored as America's Best Running Store (2022) and recently honored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce as the...

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Come hear from Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company, honored as America's Best Running Store (2022) and recently honored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce as the Woman of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contributions to th

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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.

Yo Yo Ma, Tammy Duckworth, Vera Wang and Sanjay Gupta

Inspiring Asian Americans, with Toni McKeen

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

In May we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Let's learn about some of the accomplished and talented Asian Americans who have contributed so much to enrich our culture, chosen...

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

In May we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

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Online Programs

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

Open for Business Sign

Starting a Small Business, with Mark Riser

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Mark Riser of the Economic and Community Development Commission will give a talk explaining the process you need to start your own small business. The Economic and Community Dev...

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

Mark Riser of the Economic and Community Development Commission will give a talk explaining the process you need to start your own small business.

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.

Floral Print by Redoute

Lecture Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Talks, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Description:

Art Collector Joel Third will give a lecture on Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm about his collection of floral prints that span five centuries, from the17th to the 21st. There...

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Art Collector Joel Third will give a lecture on Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm about his collection of floral prints that span five centuries, from the17th to the 21st.

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.

Fire Safety Tips

Hybrid: Ridgefield Senior Voices

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Fire Safety, with Chief Jerry M. Meyers, Ridgefield Fire Department. Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program.  Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Ligh...

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

Fire Safety, with Chief Jerry M. Meyers, Ridgefield Fire Department.

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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.

Old Saybrook Lighthouse

Online: Connecticut’s Amazing Maritime Adventures, with Mike Allen

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Most of Connecticut’s coastline abuts Long Island Sound. As you venture east, the Sound opens to the Atlantic Ocean and, over the centuries, CT sailors have taken to the high seas ...

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

Most of Connecticut’s coastline abuts Long Island Sound. As you venture east, the Sound opens to the Atlantic Ocean and, over the centuries, CT sailors have taken to the high seas on some notable journeys.

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Online Programs

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

Karen Bussolini

Jazzing Up the Garden with Color, Contrast and Movement

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Create dynamic plant combinations without agonizing over the color wheel. Karen Bussolini packs this talk with dozens of exciting plant combinations photographed in gardens acro...

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

Create dynamic plant combinations without agonizing over the color wheel.

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.