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Name: Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt
Start: 2024-10-24
End: 2024-11-21
Location: Ridgefield Library

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Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt

All Day 10/24 - 11/21

Other at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Other

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

Bonnie Figgatt has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive course work in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art.

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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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults FULL

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Description:

It's time for another Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Every team will be provided with the same 500-piece puzzle, and the first to finish wins.

Ombre Leaf Wreath

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Description:

Join us to design your own ombre leaf wreath using felt in colors of your choice!

All materials will be provided.

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

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.

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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.

ARTalk: Joanne Hudson: Building Community Through an Independent Film Festival

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) founder and director Joanne Hudson will discuss her experience collaborating with an entire town to create, build and sustain a community film festival that has become a leader in the CT Film Festival Ci

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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.

CANCELLED - Mandarin Learn & Play

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Grades K–2

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Description:

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Jingjing, who is currently an Upper School Chinese Educator at St, Luke's in New Canaan, and Ms.

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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.

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.

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

Monday, November 18, 2024 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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.

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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.

Kids Coding Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 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: Grades 3–5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to our Kids Coding Club with Fiero Code. Explore learn-to-code software with other kids to learn how to code in different programming languages to create games, apps and whatever you imagine.

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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.

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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 0-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

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

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

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.

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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Randolph Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Randolph Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th

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Time	Sun (11/11)	Mon (11/12)	Tue (11/13)	Wed (11/14)	Thu (11/15)	Fri (11/16)	Sat (11/17)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Exhibit: The Age of Discovery: Antique Maps and the Stories They Tell All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Adults, All Ages/Families This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: Joel Third, Keeler Tavern's Museum Board of Directors for Development, will exhibit a selection of antique maps from his extensive collection.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Books and Breakfast 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Books and Breakfast meets on the second Monday morning of the month (except December) for a monthly to chat about participants’ favorite books. Come hear about what others are reading over a generous breakfast spread!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Counseling Workshops 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Finance, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Description: Medicare Advantage and Prescription drug plans make changes each year to premiums, coverage, and network providers.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Counseling Workshops 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Finance, Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Description: Medicare Advantage and Prescription drug plans make changes each year to premiums, coverage, and network providers.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Come Write In! 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Teens Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 40 Description: November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an international event supporting writers of all ages. This year over 400,000 people are expected to participate from six continents. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver, this engaging weekly storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays. Adult participation alongside children is expected. No registration required.
11 am					This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Thanksgiving Crafts 11:00am - 12:00pm Ages 3-5 This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Special Programs	This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Friday Flicks 11:00am - 11:30am All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Films Short book-based films for children ages 2 & up with a parent or caregiver.
12 pm				This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. Baby & Me 12:00pm - 12:30pm Ages 0-2 This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy Description: Adults with infants from birth to age 12 months (non-walkers) are invited to meet up for finger plays, music and networking. No registration required.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Thanksgiving Crafts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 3-5 This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Games & Activities Description: Children ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver make Thanksgiving crafts to take home to decorate for the holiday! No registration required.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mindfulness and Meditation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 40 Description: Join us for a one hour Mindfulness and Meditation class. Classes take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month through 2019 (except Dec. 24, 2018 and May 27, 2019).	This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Scrabble Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Teens This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities For student in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Maker Group - Intro to Arduinos and Raspberry Pis 6:45pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description: Come join us for an overview of working with Arduinos and Raspberry Pis (including an introduction to the Arduino IDE) in preparation for the group’s future projects including an exploration of the Internet of Things. Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Survival of the Kindest: How Helping Other Fuels Success in Our Children…and Ourselves 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Teens Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other (off site) Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Author Talks, Book Discussions, Parenting, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 200 Description: Parenting the #Selfie Generation: Instilling Resilience: Survival of the Kindest: How Helping Other Fuels Success in Our Children…and Ourselves with Dr. Christopher Kukk @ Scotts Ridge Middle School The Parenting the #Selfie Generation series of programs and workshops is a community-wide collaboration with Ridgefield Public Schools, Ridgefield Council of PTAs, Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Youth Commission, Books on the Common, Project Resilience, Town Vibe, and Silver Hill Hospital.

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