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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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2024 Mascot Election

All Day 11/4 - 11/9

Lodewick Children’s Library at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Lodewick Children’s Library

Age Group: All Ages/Families

Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

Mascot Bubbles is saying goodbye to their time in office so it's time to elect a new Library Mascot! In-Person voting is open November 4-9, 2024. Get your "I voted sticker" and perform your civic duty. One vote per person.

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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.

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, November 5, 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

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

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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 5, 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

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Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

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

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, November 5, 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

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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: 0

Description:

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

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, November 5, 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, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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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.

Illustration of children reading on park bench in fall

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 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: Ages 3-5

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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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.

SAT Prep: Math

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Dayton Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

SAT Prep workshop - We will do a deep dive into the SAT test, understand what is being tested, its adaptive nature, and how to score higher.

About C2 Education Ridgefield

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Poems from CT's Four Corners: Post-Election Day Edition

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Performances

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Join us online as we celebrate five newly elected Connecticut Poets Laureate for an evening of poetry and community, featuring:

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Storywalk 06/28/2021 @ 10:00am - 08/15/2021 @ 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: Other Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs Description: Read "Meesha Makes Friends" by Tom Percival by walking downtown Ridgefield. Visit stores and organizations to read each page, fill out your puzzle and get a prize! 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. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ken Hunt Paintings Exhibition All Day 7/31 - 8/29 Adults, Teens 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: On view from July 31st to August 29. Using a vivid, opulent palette and dramatic brush strokes, self-taught artist Kenneth Hunt from Litchfield County captures beauty and simplicity in his landscape and figurative paintings.
		This event is in the "Teens" group. Purple Week Craft: Watercolor Postcards All Day Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Other Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description: Take and Make crafts: Decorate your own postcards with watercolors and then send them anywhere! When you sign up you will get an email letting you know when to come and pick up the craft supplies with your name.				This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Take & Make: Purple Week! All Day Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Lodewick Children’s Library Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs Description: Stop by the Library to pick up this week's Take & Make loosely based on the Summer Reading theme: Reading Colors Our World. These crafts or STEAM activities are geared for students entering grades K-6. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Gazebo Grooves All-Age Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Required This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. 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: Other Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: Families with children of all ages are invited to this energetic in-person storytime full of stories, songs, dancing, and grooving at Ballard Park 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. 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 "Ages 0-2" group. Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30am - 11:00am Ages 0-2 Required 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: For families with children ages birth - 35 months. Join Ms. 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. 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 "Ages 3-5" group. Park It!: Preschool Outdoor Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Ages 3-5 Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other (off site) Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Required Seats Remaining: 24 Description: For families with children ages 3-5. Join Ms. Diane in stories, songs and and fun near the gazebo in Ballard Park! Please bring something to sit on. 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. 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. ONLINE - Murder by the Book 10:30am - 12:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 32 Description: Join us for Murder by the Book, the Library's mystery book discussion group, which meets monthly January through November via Zoom until we are able to meet in person again! The Library’s mystery discussion group meets on the first Thursday of every month (except December) at 10:30 AM. New readers are always welcome.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Online - Lunchtime Language Class - French Conversation for Beginners 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.	This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Chromatography Kids for Grades 1-3 11:00am - 11:45am Grades K–2 Required This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Grades K–2 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join other children entering grades 1 - 3 in creating chromatography art. Chromatography is the process that separates components of a mixture. Come watch the process and make beautiful pieces of art! 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.	This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. On the Wall Book Sale 11:00am - 3:00pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Book Sales, Home Page Feed Description: Stop by the Library Lawn for the Friends of the Ridgefield Library “On the Wall” pop-up sale. We hope to see you there!	This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. On the Wall Book Sale 11:00am - 3:00pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Book Sales, Home Page Feed Description: Stop by the Library Lawn for the Friends of the Ridgefield Library “On the Wall” pop-up sale. We hope to see you there! This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. ONLINE- Read to ROAR 11:30am - 12:30pm Grades K–2 Required This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Grades K–2 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to one-on-one virtual reading time with a ROAR therapy dog! This event will be held in a private Zoom meeting. 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. Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Rubik's Cubed! for Grades 4-6 2:00pm - 2:45pm Grades 3–5 Required This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: For students entering Grades 4-6. Learn a little about the Rubik's cube puzzle, then design your own to keep! 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ken Hunt - Artist's Reception 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Teens 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: Other Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed Description: There will be an artist's reception in the Library's Gallery on Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Come and meet the artist.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Chess Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Required This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" 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: Online Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 34 Description: Join Coach Shawn in honing your chess skills and playing with other local Connecticut students! 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. Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
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7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. The Energy of Falling Water: Connecticut's Early Mills, with Historian John Cilio 7:00pm - 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels Required Seats Remaining: 57 Description: Did you ever wonder why so many roads are called Sawmill or Millpond in Connecticut?

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