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All Day 5/28 - 6/3
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Lodewick Children’s Library
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Notices
Description:
There will be no children's programs May 28 - June 3, 2023. Children's programs will resume on Monday, June 5, 2023. ...

Hybrid: Murder by the Book

10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:
The title for this month is Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.  A psychological thriller about a mother who witnesses her teenage stab a man and then seizes on an unconventional way to save him. Can a murder be stopped after it’s a...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online Programs

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

In Person: Author Talk with Todd Brewster: American Childhood

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 170
Description:
A remarkable collection of over 200 stunning photographs of children—from the Civil War era to the present—that captures the ever-changing experience of childhood throughout American history. Did Americans “invent” childhood? Author Todd Brewster ...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Parent Circle 5/6-2

10:15am - 11:45am
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting
Description:
Ridgefield Parent Circles are small discussion groups facilitated by a mental health professional aimed at helping parents navigate key transitions in the lives of their children.  Circles are offered each year to Kindergarten parents in the ...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Drawing with Graphite

10:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Description:
DRAWING WITH GRAPHITE In this course, we will first explore the basics of drawing not only in black-&-white, but also in a thousand shades of grey. For those who have used graphite pencils before, come hone your skills, and learn new and more nu...

IN-PERSON: Teen Space

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Description:
Stop in to Ridgefield Library after school until 5:30pm for snacks, board games, video games, crafts, challenges and more! Come for the whole time or just pop by! ...

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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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Caffe Italiano

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Description:
Caffe' Italiano - Drop in on an Italian conversational group looking to practice the language while meeting new people.  All levels welcome, with the goal to speak Italian the whole time.  You are welcome to bring a closed cup of coffe...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In-Person: Read to ROAR

11:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the libra...

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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.

In-Person: Pride in the Park Rainbow Family Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other (off site)
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:
Families with children of all ages are welcome to celebrate love, family, and belonging with a Rainbow Family Storytime at Pride in the Park . No registration.   ...

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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.

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.

Barbara Shapiro Exhibition - In Harmony: Abstraction and Figuration

All Day 6/4 - 7/9
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks
Description:
Barbara Shapiro's prints, paintings and multimedia artworks will be on view from June 4th through July 9th. For Ms. Shapiro's works exhibit a harmony between abstraction and figuration and also allow for a delicacy and boldness informed by line, colo...

In Person: Voting and Elections in CT With Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Interested in elections and voting in CT?  What is the status of early voting now that it has been passed in CT and how will it work?  CT Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will speak about these and other related topics at the Leag...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In-Person: All-Age Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 attendees should expec...

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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.

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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what OverDrive and Hoopla have to offer and how to get started. Please feel free to bring your mobile device. ...

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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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: STEAM Corner for Kids!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Grades 3–5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Express your personality by creating your own wooden pin on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design! All materials will be pro...

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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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In Person: Embroidery Machine Orientation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering. Learn how to hoop your material, ...

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.

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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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:
Join our weekly book club designed especially for adolescents (16 and up) and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. This inclusive book club is open to anyone who enjoys a good story!  Non-readers, non-verbal, emerging readers, ...

In Person: Community Mindfulness Meditation

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The Community Mindfulness Project will be hosting in-person sessions twice a month. Time for community building, mindful meditation instruction, a guided meditation, sharing and reflection. Suitable for first-timers and pros alike. No special clothin...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In-Person: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-2
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy
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 development of toddlers. This program engages both the caregiver and the...

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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.

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.

In Person: Teen Tech Tuesday - Engrave a Keepsake Box

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Join us to create your very own keepsake box on the library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for engraving your own unique design. All materials will be provided Th...

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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online: Architect Zaha Hadid, with Toni McKeen

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Zaha Hadid was an incredibly talented woman architect who didn't believe in straight lines .Hadid was widely regarded to be the greatest female architect in the world today. Her highly inventive work was unique and distinctive, and introduced ra...

In-Person: Pokémon Players Club 4:30pm

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. If you know the basics, learn strategies and deck-building tips to maximize your own deck. All ...

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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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

In-Person: Pokémon Players Club 5:30pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. If you know the basics, learn strategies and deck-building tips to maximize your own deck. All ...

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.

Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Hybrid: Nonfictioneers Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The title for this month is Why We're Polarized  by Ezra Klein Journalist Ezra Klein explores the causes and effects of polarization in American politics.  The Nonfictioneers book discussion group meets in-person with an option to par...

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Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Online Programs

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

In Person Author Talk: Eliza Minot, In the Orchard

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
A novel about womanhood, modern family, and the interior landscape of maternal life, as seen through the life of a young wife and mother on a single day. At night, Maisie Moore dreams that her life is perfect: the looming mortgages and credit card...

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Masking information

Library Masking Guidelines:

· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options