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This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
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Scrabble Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.co...

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

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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: 20
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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the 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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Team STEAM

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Description:

Team STEAM is a program founded and run by high school students. Using kits from local Fairfield county small business 3Dux Design, these students formulate and run introductory&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Team STEAM is a program founded and run by high school students. Using kits from local Fairfield county small business 3Dux Design, these students formulate and run introductory engineering programs for elementary school students.

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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Speedcubing Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Speedcubing fans in grades 2-12 (and their caregiver) are invited to join others to explore and learn more about combination puzzles and the speedcubing method! This informal meeti...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Description:

Speedcubing fans in grades 2-12 (and their caregiver) are invited to join others to explore and learn more about combination puzzles and the speedcubing method!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Living Dragons with Riverside Reptiles

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Dragons?! No, not real dragons ~ Lizards! Families with children of all ages are invited to meet many different species of lizards: geckos that can climb glass, skinks with bright ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Dragons?! No, not real dragons ~ Lizards!

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Sugar & Spice Workshop

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Description:

Do you love dessert? Children in grades 3-5 can join us this winter for a delightful hands-on experience! Get creative as we decorate cookies, donuts, and waffles with colorful spr...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Do you love dessert? Children in grades 3-5 can join us this winter for a delightful hands-on experience! Get creative as we decorate cookies, donuts, and waffles with colorful sprinkles, frosting, and more.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Scrabble Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.co...

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

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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: 20
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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Owl Moon with Woodcock Nature Center

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Whoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo wants to learn about owls? Students in Grades K-5 will join Ms. Kathleen and Tommy McCarthy, an environmental educator from Woodcock Nature Center, to read the b...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Whoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo wants to learn about owls? Students in Grades K-5 will join Ms.

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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the 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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.

Warriors Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
Description:

Join the Warriors Book Club for grades 3-5. Each month we’ll read a book from the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Activities and snacks will be enjoyed after the book discussion. R...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join the Warriors Book Club for grades 3-5. Each month we’ll read a book from the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Activities and snacks will be enjoyed after the book discussion.

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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

MLK Day Service for ROAR

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community. We'll meet a volunteer team from ROAR and hear about the important ways t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community.

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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

MLK Day Birthday Boxes

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community. We'll meet local student Ruby Weiner and learn more about her service pro...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Kids Coding Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Description:

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to our Kids Coding Club with Fiero Code. Explore learn-to-code software with other kids to learn how to code in different programming languages t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to our Kids Coding Club with Fiero Code. Explore learn-to-code software with other kids to learn how to code in different programming languages to create games, apps and whatever you imagine.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Scrabble Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.co...

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

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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: 20
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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the 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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Slime Science

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Description:

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Scrabble Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.co...

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

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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: 20
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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month t...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the 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.

This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Shiny Snowflakes

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Description:

Students in Grades 3-5 can join us for a fun and creative winter craft! Kids will use aluminum foil to create shimmering snowflake prints. This hands-on activity will let youn...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Students in Grades 3-5 can join us for a fun and creative winter craft! Kids will use aluminum foil to create shimmering snowflake prints.

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.

This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served ba...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.