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19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Scrabble players in grades 1-12 are invited to the 19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship.

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Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 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: 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!

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Take & Make: Beaded Bracelet

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Ellis Family Teen Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Ellis Family Teen Center
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

A take and make for midwinter! Come grab a kit to make a celestial bracelet using a DIY bead loom. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft.

iPhone

Online: iPhone Security Essentials – Protecting Your Privacy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
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:

Join us via Zoom for a discussion of how to find and use the various iPhone settings 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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Hello, My Name is Sharkbait: A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Hello My Name is Sharkbait: Author talk by Michael Nieman

A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Five Months.
Five Million Steps.
An Odyssey of Grit.

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Let's Learn Canva

Wednesday, March 4, 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:

Canva is a free online graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
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.

Five Poets' Headshots

Online: Poems from CT's Four Corners

Wednesday, March 4, 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 diverse and engaging Connecticut poets for an evening of poetry and community.

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Online: Android Smartphone Basics

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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:

In this class via Zoom we will cover many important features of your Android Smartphone.

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Boost Your Business with AI – Simple Tools for Success, with SCORE

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? This engaging, hands-on workshop led by industry expert and SCORE mentor David Rich is designed specifically for small business owners with little to no prior experience in AI.

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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.

Economics Explorers

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: Business & Finance, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Are you curious about money? Join Kaitan Gupta and fellow Economics Explorers for a fun and educational program that teaches basic economic and financial concepts through games and activities!

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.

Cybersecurity for the Small Business Owner, with SCORE

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Cyberattacks don’t just target big corporations—small businesses are at risk every day.

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.