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Poems from CT's Four Corners

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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
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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.

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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
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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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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.

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Ridgefield Folk Presents 'On the Trail' Bluegrass

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, All Ages/Families
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families
Program Type: Music & Performances
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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.

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Ridgefield Folk: KJ Denhert

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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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
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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.

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Ridgefield Folk: La Pompe Attack

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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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
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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.

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Hands On Drumming

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages/Families, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5
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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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Celebrate Make Music Day 2025 with Hands On Drumming!

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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.
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration 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.