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Ridgefield Garden Club: From Formal to Freedom: New Approaches to the Garden

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

As human and environmental health come under a litany of new pressures, our gardens can become sanctuaries. Working at the intersection of nature and culture, gardeners have a uniq

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
As human and environmental health come under a litany of new pressures, our gardens can become sanctuaries. Working at the intersection of nature and culture, gardeners have a unique opportunity to impact biodiversity and help make landscapes more re...

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Accessibility

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

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.

Grassland: Hidden Sites and Treasures

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Healthy grassland habitats in Connecticut are few and far between. It’s no surprise that many of the bird species that are listed as special concern, threatened, or endangered in our state are dependent on these vital habitats. In this presentation f...

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Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hybrid: Senior Voices: Understanding Your Real Estate Choices

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The Ridgefield Library and the Commission on Aging Senior Voices Forum have invited William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty to present a roundtable discussion about “Understanding Your Choices.” Real estate agents Paul Gervais, Colette Kabasaka...

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Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Come hear from Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company, honored as America's Best Running Store (2022) and recently honored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce as the Woman of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the c...

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Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inspiring Asian Americans, with Toni McKeen

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
In May we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Let's learn about some of the accomplished and talented Asian Americans who have contributed so much to enrich our culture, chosen from a wide variety of fields including sports, music, TV, movies, ar...

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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.

Starting a Small Business, with Mark Riser

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Mark Riser of the Economic and Community Development Commission will give a talk explaining the process you need to start your own small business. The Economic and Community Development Commission welcomes you to Ridgefield. We appreciate and reco...

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Accessibility

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

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

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

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Art Collector Joel Third will give a lecture on Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm about his collection of floral prints that span five centuries, from the17th to the 21st. There will be a reception in the gallery immediately afterwards from 3:00 t...

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.

Hybrid: Ridgefield Senior Voices

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Fire Safety, with Chief Jerry M. Meyers, Ridgefield Fire Department. Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program.  Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Light refreshments will be served.  If you have any questions, please...

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: Connecticut’s Amazing Maritime Adventures, with Mike Allen

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Most of Connecticut’s coastline abuts Long Island Sound. As you venture east, the Sound opens to the Atlantic Ocean and, over the centuries, CT sailors have taken to the high seas on some notable journeys. The first American to spot Antarctica sailed...

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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.

Jazzing Up the Garden with Color, Contrast and Movement

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Create dynamic plant combinations without agonizing over the color wheel. Karen Bussolini packs this talk with dozens of exciting plant combinations photographed in gardens across the country. Starting with simple combinations, and an explanation ...

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.