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Community Mindfulness Meditation

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The Community Mindfulness Project will be hosting an in-person session once a month, on first Mondays. Time for community building, mindful meditation instruction, a guided meditation, sharing and reflection.

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

The Community Mindfulness Project will be hosting an in-person session once a month, on first Mondays. Time for community building, mindful meditation instruction, a guided meditation, sharing and reflection.

This event is in the "Ages 13-24 months" group.

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 13-24 months

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 13-24 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

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 "Adults" group.

Senior Voices

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line.

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

Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Critics' Circle Book Group

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults

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

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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 "All Ages / Families" group.
This event is in the "Age 3" group.
This event is in the "Age 4" group.
This event is in the "Age 5" group.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging.

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 "Adults" group.

Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alzheimer's Association: Supporting Independence

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The Alzheimer's Association offers a range of caregiver skill-building courses, which aim to help caregivers feel more prepared to handle the challenges that come with caring for someone living with dementia.

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

The Alzheimer's Association offers a range of caregiver skill-building courses, which aim to help caregivers feel more prepared to handle the challenges that come with caring for someone living with dementia.

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 "Adults" group.

Online: Women & Money: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Regenerative Farming- Eat Better and Save the Planet

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Regenerative Farming- Eat Better and Save the Planet

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

Regenerative Farming- Eat Better and Save the Planet

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 "Ages 0-12 months" group.

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-12 months

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.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-12 months
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

Thursday, June 12, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Founders Hall Book Discussion

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Hall at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The book selection for this month is

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

The book selection 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Games on Tap

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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 "Adults" group.

RBR-The Shutterbug Photographers

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

The Shutterbug Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all  levels, who use many different kinds of cameras. We meet at the library on second Saturdays at 9:00 am to discuss our craft or take a field trip.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Description:

The Shutterbug Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all  levels, who use many different kinds of cameras. We meet at the library on second Saturdays at 9:00 am to discuss our craft or take a field trip.

This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Grade 3" group.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kindergarten, Grade 3

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 3
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-12 months" group.
This event is in the "Ages 13-24 months" group.
This event is in the "Ages 24-36 months" group.
This event is in the "Age 3" group.
This event is in the "Age 4" group.
This event is in the "Age 5" group.

All-Age Family Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all at

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all at

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media.  Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga. 

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

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga. 

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 "Adults" group.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk, Michele Filgate: What My Father and I Don't Talk About

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults

A follow-up to the wildly successful What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About, this collection of essays from sixteen notable writers breaks the silence on the complex—and sometimes contentious—relationships we have with our father

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

A follow-up to the wildly successful What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About, this collection of essays from sixteen notable writers breaks the silence on the complex—and sometimes contentious—relationships we have with our father

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 "Ages 13-24 months" group.

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 13-24 months

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 13-24 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

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 "Grade 3" group.
This event is in the "Grade 4" group.
This event is in the "Grade 5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.

Chris Belden Author Talk: Closer to Freedom

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

This program is a reading/performance by Ridgefield author Chris Belden and contributors to the book Closer to Freedom, which he edited. Closer to Freedom is an anthology of prose & poetry written in the worksh

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

This program is a reading/performance by Ridgefield author Chris Belden and contributors to the book Closer to Freedom, which he edited. Closer to Freedom is an anthology of prose & poetry written in the worksh

Disclaimer(s)

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 "All Ages / Families" group.
This event is in the "Age 3" group.
This event is in the "Age 4" group.
This event is in the "Age 5" group.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Join families of all types as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging.

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 "Adults" group.

Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
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, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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