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Online: Poems from CT's Four Corners, December Edition

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us online as we host five outstanding Connecticut poets for an evening of diverse poetry and community. Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes is the creator and moderat...

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

Join us online as we host five outstanding Connecticut poets for an evening of diverse poetry and community. Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes is the creator and moderator of this poetry series.

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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

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
Other 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: Other
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Colorful Felt Pine Trees

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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...

Description:

Join us to create a festive felt pine tree in colors of your choice and decorate it using puffy paint, ribbons, beads and more!All materials will be provided.This program is funded...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us to create a festive felt pine tree in colors of your choice and decorate it using puffy paint, ribbons, beads and more!

All materials will be provided.

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.

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

Read to ROAR

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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: 8
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.

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 "Adults" group.

The Lonetown Boys Play Hank Williams

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Lonetown Boys are an acoustic quartet featuring classic country, folk, blues and americana music. Their unique combination of upright bass (Pat Lavery), Dobro/Lapstee...

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

The Lonetown Boys are an acoustic quartet featuring classic country, folk, blues and americana music.

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 "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.

All-Age Family Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 0-2, Ages 3-5
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 bo...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5
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.

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.

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

Sugar & Spice Workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024 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: 0
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, December 9, 2024 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 "Adults" group.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 "Ages 0-2" group.

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-2
Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories. This weekly storytime emphasizes rhymes and songs geared towards the develop...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-2
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, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, pleas...

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