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Poems from CT's Four Corners

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Scott Frey’s poems appear widely, including in The Missouri Review, where his work received the Perkoff Prize. His collection Heavy Metal Nursing won the Tampa Review Pri...

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

Scott Frey’s poems appear widely, including in The Missouri Review, where his work received the Perkoff Prize. His collection Heavy Metal Nursing won the Tampa Review Prize.

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Online Programs

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poet Margaret Gibson: Draw Me Without Boundaries

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us as Margaret Gibson, Connecticut Poet Laureate Emerita, offers a dramatic adaptation of her most recent collection, Draw Me Without Boundaries. Ms. Gibson will be accompanie...

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

Join us as Margaret Gibson, Connecticut Poet Laureate Emerita, offers a dramatic adaptation of her most recent collection, Draw Me Without Boundaries. Ms. Gibson will be accompanied by actress Tori Richnavsky for this reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Ides of April: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ira Joe Fisher

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Ides of April is a celebration of National Poetry Month, a program of poems by Ridgefield's beloved and esteemed Poet Laureate, Ira Joe Fisher. He will read from his own work a...

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

The Ides of April is a celebration of National Poetry Month, a program of poems by Ridgefield's beloved and esteemed Poet Laureate, Ira Joe Fisher. He will read from his own work and also that of other poets contemporary and past.

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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 "All Ages/Families" group.

Ridgefield Folk Presents 'On the Trail' Bluegrass

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Description:

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founde...

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families
Program Type: Music & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ridgefield Folk: KJ Denhert

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

KJ Denhert is a NYC-based songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader whose soulful and smoky vocal stylings are earthy and elegant. See KJ's full bio HEREPlease register below.

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

KJ Denhert is a NYC-based songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader whose soulful and smoky vocal stylings are earthy and elegant. See KJ's full bio HERE

Please register below.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ridgefield Folk: La Pompe Attack

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Led by two time Grammy nominated guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack presents an exciting, updated interpretation of the hot swing sound of Django Reinhardt, coupled with Doug’s ...

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Led by two time Grammy nominated guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack presents an exciting, updated interpretation of the hot swing sound of Django Reinhardt, coupled with Doug’s own unique and highly entertaining style of playing and singing.

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

Hands On Drumming

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Description:

Celebrate Make Music Day 2025 with Hands On Drumming! Craig Norton will present a participatory and multi-cultural program bringing songs, stories and dance from across the gl...

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Music & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Celebrate Make Music Day 2025 with Hands On Drumming!

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.

Planetaria: Visual Poetry by Monica Ong

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Monica Ong's second collection of poetry, Planetaria, brings playful literary experiments on the page to poetry, science and art lovers alike. 

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

Monica Ong's second collection of poetry, Planetaria, brings playful literary experiments on the page to poetry, science and art lovers alike.