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Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Christie to talk, sing and read together in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime!

Illustrated Mother Goose reading book

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 13-24 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

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Online: iPhone 101 - Protecting Your Privacy

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us via Zoom for a discussion and demonstration of the various iPhone settings you can use to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go.

A small glass terrarium with plants and rocks and tiny red mushrooms.

Build a Terrarium

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Come assemble a terrarium! All materials provided. Pick from moss, succulents, crystal points, mini mushrooms, and tiny frogs, as well as a variety of stone types and colors for the base.

Pokemon Players Club Logo by Kristin Quell-Garguilo

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Illustration of bee reading book with art supplies and books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration.

Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

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ECDC Presents: Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a Business

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Other (off site) at Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other (off site)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for the inaugural Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a Business

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Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Non-walking infants ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver are invited to drop into this informal group to network and enjoy baby time together. There will be a short introduction by a member of the library staff before each session.

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Slime Science

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Citrus Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.

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Using Google Sheets

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free cloud-based spreadsheet application “Google Sheets”, which is an alternative to Microsoft Excel.

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Build a Terrarium

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Come assemble a terrarium! All materials provided. Pick from moss, succulents, crystal points, mini mushrooms, and tiny frogs, as well as a variety of stone types and colors for the base.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

D&D Club: 13th Age

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
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.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Join Coach AJ to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the session. 

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga. 

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga. 

The title for this month is: Insomniacs After School by Makoto Ojiro.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.

Pokémon Players Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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.