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Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble POSTPONED FOR WEATHER

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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: Music & Performances

Description:

The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music.

Mandarin Learn & Play

Sunday, January 18, 2026 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: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Description:

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms.

A wood slice with a snowflake on the surface, made out of string, against a blue background

Take & Make: Snowflake String Art

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm

Ellis Family Teen Center at Ridgefield Library

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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 winter! Come grab a kit to make string art featuring a snowflake. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft.

Engrave a Bookmark

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden bookmark on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

STEAM Corner for Kids!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to engrave a wooden snowflake on the Library's CNC machine. Learn the basics of Carbide Create and then follow along with easy step by step instructions for creating your own unique design.

Illustration of Mother Goose riding goose

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

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

Online: Exploring Essential Features of the iPhone Using iOS 26

Tuesday, January 20, 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 this session via Zoom for a basic review of the iPhone’s Liquid Glass feature and how you can customize it to your liking.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

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.

Just a Phase- or Something More? Recognizing and Treating Serious Mental Illness

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Description:

A Community Conversation led by the authors of Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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: Age 3, Age 4, Age 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.

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All Day					This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group Take & Make All Day Kindergarten, Grade 3 This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Lodewick Children’s Library Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 3 Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology & STEAM Description: Stop by the Lodewick Children's Library on Fridays to grab a Take & Make activity to get you through the summer weekends! 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group In Person: Using and Managing Apps on Your Android Phone 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration 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: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Android phones come with many useful apps built right in, and there are literally millions more available from the Google Play Store. 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. 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 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group In-Person: Critter Communities 2:00pm–3:00pm Grade 3, Grades 6–8 Registration Required This event is in the "Grade 3" 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: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grade 3, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: For students entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2023.Join Ms. Heather each month to learn about a new ecosystem and all of the plants and animals that keep the biome up and running! A themed craft will follow. 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 "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group In-Person: Slime Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Grade 3, Grades 6–8 Registration Required This event is in the "Grade 3" 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: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grade 3, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Children entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2023 are invited to join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make some Honey Bug slime! It has everything we love! It’s goopy, sparkly, and can be easily customized. Pull it apart, stretch it, and bounce it, too! 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group In Person: Embroidery Machine Orientation 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Teens Registration 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: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering. 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. 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 "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group In-Person: Semia Lego Robotics 4:30pm–5:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 3 Registration Required This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" 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: Kindergarten, Grade 3 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Students entering Grades 1-3 in Fall 2023 join Semia Lego Robotics Instructor Eugene Zhang for an introduction to coding and robotics in this hands-on class. LEGO robotics is a great introduction to the concept of computer programming and cod 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 "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group In Person: Sew Your Own Mesh Beach Tote for Teens! 4:00pm–5:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens Registration Required 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: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Come learn how to sew your very own mesh beach tote, perfect to use at the beach or pool this summer! No sewing machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided. 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. 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 "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group In-Person: Barlow Mountain Elementary School Community Night 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages / Families, Kindergarten, Grade 3 Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 3" 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, Kindergarten, Grade 3 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Members of the Barlow Mountain Elementary School community are invited to a community night at the Ridgefield Library. Share a story, snack, and some STEAM activities with your friends and classmates at the Ridgefield Library. 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.

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