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NaNoWriMo Writing Space

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

National Novel Writing Month began in1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of th...

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

National Novel Writing Month began in1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, 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 "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

D&D Club: 13th Age

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the 13...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the 13th Age game system.

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: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, 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.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, 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.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, 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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

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

D&D Club: Knave

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the Kn...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the Knave game system.

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

Make No-Sew Blankets for ROAR

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

We will be making simple tied fleece blankets to be donated to ROAR! Both cats and dogs need something cozy to curl up with in chilly months, and these blankets will also go home w...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

We will be making simple tied fleece blankets to be donated to ROAR! Both cats and dogs need something cozy to curl up with in chilly months, and these blankets will also go home with them when they're adopted.

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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th   Ridgefield Social Services and the Ridgefield Library have joined forces to provide Medicare counseling ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th  

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

D&D Club: Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the Du...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Description:

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

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Webinar: Preparing for College with ADHD

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed, Parenting, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Description:

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to present:Preparing for College with ADHDUnderstanding the Importance of Strengthening Executive Function Skills to Prepare for the College ...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed, Parenting, Special Programs
Description:

The Ridgefield Library is pleased to present:

Preparing for College with ADHD

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.

Nick Donofrio: The Science, The Engineering, The Art of Change!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

As the closing keynote talk of this fall’s scholarly series The Curious Mind: Exploration and Discovery, join us for a call to action from technology industry legend Nick Donofrio ...

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

As the closing keynote talk of this fall’s scholarly series The Curious Mind: Exploration and Discovery, join us for a call to action from technology industry legend Nick Donofrio as he shares his insights on how our human curiosity leads

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

Teen Hangout: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Craft/DIY, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in. This week, use pipe cleaners and ...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Craft/DIY, Special Programs
Description:

Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in.

This week, use pipe cleaners and beads to make sparkly snowflakes!

This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Ridgefield Holiday Stroll

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Lawn at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Description:

Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a horse and carriage ride through beautiful and festive Main Street!  Drop off / pick up locations are the Library and Vetera...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Special Programs
Description:

Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a horse and carriage ride through beautiful and festive Main Street!  Drop off / pick up locations are the Library and Veterans Park Elementary School.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ridgefield Holiday Stroll

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Library Lawn at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Description:

Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a special festive concert by the A.C.T. of CT Youth Choir on the Library Lawn.  Click here for details about the 2024 Ridg...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Special Programs
Description:

Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a special festive concert by the A.C.T. of CT Youth Choir on the Library Lawn. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 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.

Pokémon Season's Greetings Tournament

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Join the Pokémon Players Club for a special "Seasons Greetings" tournament event open to seasoned players AND those new to the experience. Put on your festive gear and play/learn 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: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join the Pokémon Players Club for a special "Seasons Greetings" tournament event open to seasoned players AND those new to the experience. Put on your festive gear and play/learn the Pokémon TCG!

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

Tweens & Teens Write!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges. Writers can work o...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.

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.