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Name: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months
Start: 2024-12-31T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

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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.

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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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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.

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, January 2, 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 0-2

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.

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.

Crossed green and pink scissors against a bright blue background, with paper snowflakes scattered around

Teen Hangout: Paper Snowflakes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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

Description:

Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in.

This week, cut fun and unique snowflakes from paper!

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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.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

Monday, January 6, 2025 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: 10

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, January 6, 2025 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: 3

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.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

Next Chapter Book Club is a unique community-based book club program for adolescents (16 & up) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members love books for the same reasons most people do: they enjoy being trans

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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.

Online Programs

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

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 7, 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 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.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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.

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.

BW Photo by Ralph Baskin, "You've Arrived"

Creative Visions - Annual Shutterbugs Photography Show

All Day 1/8 - 2/9

Gallery at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

This annual photography show of the Shutterbugs is on view from January 8 through January 31 in the Ridgefield Library Gallery during regular Library hours.

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.

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· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. "I Am The Problem" - exhibition of paintings and drawings by Edward Burke on view All Day 9/1 - 10/6 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: This exhibit titled “I Am the Problem,” which represents over a decade of drawings and paintings by Edward Burke, is driven by the negative impact of environmental issues.
		Closing Library Closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library				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. September Take & Make All Day Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8 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. 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, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs Description: Stop by the Library to pick up this week's September Take & Make: Pop Up Tree Card. These crafts or STEAM activities are geared for students in grades K-6. Bags will be put out on Fridays and will be available while supplies last. 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. Friends of the Ridgefield Library Children's Book Sale All Day 9/10 - 9/13 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: Gallery Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Book Sales, Home Page Feed Description: The Friends of the Ridgefield Library invite you to stop by their annual Fall Book Sales! Sales will be held on the Lower Level of the Library.
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. In-Person: Shutterbug Photographers 9:00am - 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: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: The Shutterbugs Photography Group is a meeting of photographers at many levels, who use a wide range of cameras.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Online-Wellness Series with Jill Patterson: Eat This, Not That! 10:00am - 11:00pm 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: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 49 Description: Eat This Not That! Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications. This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. In-Person: Mother Goose (is Loose in the Leir) 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: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: For families with walkers ages 12 - 24 months. Join Ms. Diane 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. 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. 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: 22 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 - Poetry on the Path Workshop 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: Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: This program will take place via Zoom. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Local History Online 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, Technology & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 98 Description: Join us for an online class via Zoom as we take a guided tour of the online local history resources available from Ridgefield Library. Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. In-Person: Baby & Me Playtime 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Home Page Feed, 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. 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. Convert Your VHS to DVD or Digital 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: 0 Description: Do you have home videos in VHS format that you would like convert to DVD or digital format?* Reserve this individual two-hour session to make a DVD or digital file from one of your personal VHS videos (NTSC format only).	This event is in the "Adults" group. Caffe' Italiano 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Practice your conversational Italian. All welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Poster Exhibition: September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World 09/11/2021 @ 11:00am - 09/30/2021 @ 12:00pm 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 Description: September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World is a poster exhibition curated by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
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3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Founders Hall Book Discussion 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Founders Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Description: For a listing of upcoming dates and book selections click here. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except December) at 3 PM. This book group is open to members of Founders Hall only. This event is in the "Adults" group. Convert Your VHS to DVD or Digital 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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: 0 Description: Do you have home videos in VHS format that you would like convert to DVD or digital format?* Reserve this individual two-hour session to make a DVD or digital file from one of your personal VHS videos (NTSC format only).
4 pm			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. In-Person: Pokémon Players Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Required 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: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 2 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. 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.
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6 pm			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 Scrabble Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Required 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 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques online with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. Please create an account for Woogles.io before the first session and send it to Cornelia Guest. 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.	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 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 2 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Will Haskell and CT Representatives Kenneth Gucker & Aimee Berger-Girvalo 6:00pm - 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 167 Description: A Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Will Haskell and Representatives Kenneth Gucker (CT-138th) and Aimee Berger-Girvalo (CT-111th).
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Infinite Worlds Book Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 29 Description: Infinite Worlds Book Group will meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7pm except December. The Infinite Worlds Book Group is currently meeting online via Zoom. Each month we will alternate between Science Fiction This event is in the "Adults" group. What Does the First Amendment Mean Today? Lecture by Akhil Amar 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels Required Seats Remaining: 98 Description: *What Does the First Amendment Mean Today?*

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