Week Calendar

Name: Baby & Me Playtime
Start: 2024-12-26T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-26T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

Featured Events

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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.

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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.

Color Spectacular

Thursday, December 26, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description:

Have some fun with us while we learn about color. Children in grades 3-5 can join us for a creative adventure as we dive into the world of colors!

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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.

When Grandmas Cook

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Special Programs, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

For families with children ages 2-5 years old.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

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.

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:

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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Time	Sun (5/29)	Tue (5/31)	Wed (6/01)	Thu (6/02)	Fri (6/03)	Sat (6/04)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Artist Bobbi Eike Mullen Exhibits her Paintings in the Library's Gallery - "Weir Inspired!" All Day 5/24 - 8/16 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: Bobbi Eike Mullen will exhibit her "Weir Inspired!" paintings. Of Weir Farm the artist states, "The barns, studios, houses, trees, fields, pond, gardens, and stone walls of Weir Farm are an endless source of inspiration.
	Closing Library Closed All Day 5/29 - 5/30 Branches: Ridgefield Library Description: The Library is closed Sunday, May 29th & Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.					Closing Closed for Great Expectations Gala All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library Description: Great Expectations is the Ridgefield Library’s annual signature benefit. On this occasion, the Library honors an individual, couple or family whose work reflects the vision and mission of the Library.
						This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Expectations Gala 2022 All Day 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: Other Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Description: The Ridgefield Library is pleased to announce the 2022 Great Expectations Gala honorees and recipients of the Hope H.
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Hybrid: Murder by the Book - Little Secrets 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: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 22 Description: The title for this month is Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier. Disclaimer(s) Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. In-Person: 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 or VHS-C 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 (NTSC format only) or VHS-C tapes. 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. Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Online: Community Mindfulness Meditation Class 12:00pm - 12:45pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed Description: We invite you to join us by Zoom. This 45-minute session will include a 30-minute guided meditation to help reset your nervous system and support your well-being. Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. In-Person Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions. Disclaimer(s) Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. In Person: French Documentary "Être et Avoir" 2:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Films Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Please join us for a charming and intimate French documentary, Être et Avoir (To Be and To Have). The title refers to the two verbs children and beginners first learn. Disclaimer(s) Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. In-Person: Couri Educational Series - Speaking Fearlessly 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Join the Ridgefield Library for Speaking Fearlessly, a course that focuses on effective communication and public speaking. 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. Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. In-Person: Inspired by Weir Farm with Kristin Lessard 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 41 Description: On Thursday evening, June 2, 2022 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm join Kristin Lessard of Weir Farm for an inspiring introduction to Weir Farm National Historical Park prior to the reception for Bobbi Eike Mullen’s exhibition, “Weir Inspired!” which will Disclaimer(s) Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Artist's Reception for Bobbi Eike Mullen 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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, Special Programs Description: This artist's reception for Bobbi Eike Mullen's exhibition, "Weir Inspired!," includes a talk by Kristin Lessard from Weir Farm National Historical Park who will speak from 5 - 6 pm. Disclaimer(s) Masking information Library Masking Guidelines: · 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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