Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Midterm Study Space

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

Studying for midterms? Come use the library's space- we're opening up the Dayton Program Room on the lower level specially for teens looking to study or work. We will have snacks and drinks available each day. 

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Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.

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Midterm Study Space

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

Studying for midterms? Come use the library's space- we're opening up the Dayton Program Room on the lower level specially for teens looking to study or work. We will have snacks and drinks available each day. 

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eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

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STEAM Corner Open House

Wednesday, January 7, 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, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Are you interested in using Ridgefield Library's makerspace? Join us for an open house where we will review and demonstrate the various makerspace equipment including our 3D printer, embroidery machine, Cricut Maker, and more!

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Midterm Study Space

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

Studying for midterms? Come use the library's space- we're opening up the Dayton Program Room on the lower level specially for teens looking to study or work. We will have snacks and drinks available each day. 

Social Media

Online: Level Up Your Social Media Presence with Kate Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Stop guessing and start growing—join us via Zoom for a deep dive into social media strategies for small businesses and nonprofits.

Five Poets' Headshots

Online: Poems from CT's Four Corners: Third Anniversary Edition

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Join us online as we host five lively author-activists to celebrate our third anniversary of presenting monthly readings by Connecticut-only poets! 

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King Tutankhamun's Treasure, with Toni McKeen

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

King Tutankhamun was a pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1332 to 1323 BCE. He was only eight or nine years old when he ascended to the throne, and died at eighteen or nineteen. 

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Online Programs

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

Nonfictioneers Book Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

This week we will be reading Alice : Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker by Stacy A. Cordery.

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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.

Games on Tap

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience.

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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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

3rd Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease.

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.

Reviewing Ridgefield’s Natural Resources

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:

The Ridgefield Conservation Commission published its review on the Town’s environmental health over two years ago. Come and learn how well the Town is doing in its stewardship of its natural resources from RCC Vice-Chairman Erik Keller.

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.

Love at First Page Book Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

This month we will be reading Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.

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.

Jack Sanders Book Event

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

In 2025, Ridgefield Historian Jack Sanders published A Ridgefield Reader: Three Centuries of Fact, Fiction, and Poetry Inspired by Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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.

Friends of the Ridgefield Library Big Book Sale

All Day 10/9–10/12
Adults, All Ages / Families
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

Don't miss the Friends of the Ridgefield Library's multi-day Big Book Sale!  Great choices for readers of all ages and interests.

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.