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Illustration of Mother Goose reading book

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

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

Jay Correia

Hybrid: Senior Voices: How to be More Physically Fit Today and 10 Years from Now

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

This month's talk will be given by Jay Correia, Clinical Director and Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy in Ridgefield.

Embroidered Tote Bag

Embroider Your Name on a Tote Bag for Teens

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to learn how to embroider your name on a tote bag on the library's embroidery machines.

No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided.

Pokemon Players Club Logo by Kristin Quell-Garguilo

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 2, 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, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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.

Image of an eBook

eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what Libby, Hoopla and our newest platform, Blackstone Unlimited, have to offer and how to get started.

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Excel - The Fundamentals

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Spreadsheets are all about working with rows and columns of information, and Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet most used by businesses, students, and home-users.

Photo of babies sitting on rug with toys

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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.

Air Dry Clay Baby Chick

Air Dry Clay Baby Chick

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own baby chick out of air dry clay. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Social Stitchers Meetup

Social Stitchers Meetup

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Do you have a crochet, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or any other hand stitching project that you're currently working on?

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A250: Stars & Stripes

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY
Registration Required
Description:

On the night of July 4, 1776, printer John Dunlap used a printing press to create about 200 copies of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

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.

A250: Boston Tea Party STEM Challenge

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Can you save the tea? Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn about the Boston Tea Party and join a STEM Challenge. Using only four materials, build a crate that will keep a bag of tea dry when dropped into water.
 

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.

A250: Jack's Adventure in American History

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
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
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Families with students in Grades K-5 are invited to join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history!

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.

A250: Declaration Detectives!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

What was life like at T. Keeler’s Inn in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed?

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.

A250: A Light in the Dark

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Craft/DIY, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn about lantern signals and the use of punched tin lanterns during the American Revolution.

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.

A250: Tabling the Declaration

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

The Second Continental Congress discussed, debated and wordsmithed the Declaration of Independence not just in the formal setting of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, but equally in the rooms of the nearby City Tavern, a genteel spot for

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.

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

A250: From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

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.

A250 in Ridgefield: Closing Keynote with CT Poet Laureate Dr. Antoinette Brim-Bell

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

Join us for the Closing Keynote presentation of our special A250: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence program series offered in collaboration with Keeler Tavern Museum & History C