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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.

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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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Online: iPhone 101 - Protecting Your Privacy

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
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.

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Online Programs

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

Slime Science

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: 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.

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.

Using Google Sheets

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
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.

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.

Slime Science

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

Children entering Grades 4-6 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Cherry Berry Bomb Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.

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.

Slime Science

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

Children entering Grades 4-6 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Wet and Wild Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.

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.

Level Up Science: Plant Wars

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 4-8. Explore the science of plants through an interactive gaming experience. Players take on the role of different plant species and battle it out in a simulated ecosystem in attempts to out compete their rivals.

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.

Esport Experience: Smash Bros Ultimate

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Special Programs, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 4-8 in Fall 2025. Esports is all about positive social/emotional growth through gaming. Learn and compete in Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in a hands-on instructive way.

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.

Level Up Science: Nitrogen Cycle

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 4-8. Explore the science of ecological chemistry through an interactive experience. Players will be transformed into the element nitrogen, and journey throughout the ecosystem, moving in and out of living things.

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.

Esport Experience: Mario Kart 8

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Special Programs, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 4-8 in Fall 2025. Esports is all about positive social/emotional growth through gaming. Learn and compete in Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch in a hands-on instructive way. Hosted by Esport Coach 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.

Level Up Science: Health Wars

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8
Program Type: Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

For students entering Grades 4-8.Explore the science of the human body through an interactive gaming experience.

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.

Slime Science

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

Children entering Grades 4-6 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Crazy Cactus Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. Registration is required and July 30, 2025.

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.