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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

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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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.

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: 0

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

Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, November 19, 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 19, 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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All Day	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. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. No Children's Programs All Day 11/30 - 12/7 All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 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. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Lodewick Children’s Library Age Group: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Notices Description: There will be no children's programs November 27 - December 7, 2024. Children's programs will resume on Monday, December 9, 2024.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th		This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th		This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th		This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Read to ROAR 11:30am - 12:30pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Required This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. 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: 9 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 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th		This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th		This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Ridgefield Holiday Stroll 12:00pm - 12:30pm All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Special Programs Description: Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a special festive concert by the A.C.T. of CT Youth Choir on the Library Lawn. Disclaimer(s) 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" 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. Nat Geo Live: Adventures in Caving 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, All Ages/Families, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" 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. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Ridgefield Playhouse Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Lectures & Panels, Technology & STEAM Description: Say hi to your Librarians, make a themed button, and discover more resources to learn about these fascinating topics! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold poetry workshops twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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) 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. Physical Activity Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15^th – December 7^th
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. A Christmas Carol: An Artistic Adaptation by New Muse Productions 2:00pm - 3:15pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Performances Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby for a funny, heartfelt journey through Charles’ Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This 1-hour adaptation shows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a grumpy, selfish misanthrop 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Make No-Sew Blankets for ROAR 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens Required This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description: We will be making simple tied fleece blankets to be donated to ROAR! Both cats and dogs need something cozy to curl up with in chilly months, and these blankets will also go home with them when they're adopted. 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.		This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Hangout: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Craft/DIY, 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, use pipe cleaners and beads to make sparkly snowflakes!
4 pm			This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. D&D Club: Knave 4:30pm - 7:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs Description: Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. This section plays using the Knave game system. 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. D&D Club: Ghosts of Saltmarsh 4:30pm - 7:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs Description: Club meeting of gamers in grades 7-12 (rising 7th graders welcome!) alternates weeks to learn the basics of playing Fantasy Role Playing Games. 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 "Adults" group. Online: Next Chapter Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, 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 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 "All Ages/Families" group. Ridgefield Holiday Stroll 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Other Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Special Programs Description: Celebrate Ridgefield's Annual Holiday Stroll with a horse and carriage ride through beautiful and festive Main Street! Drop off / pick up locations are the Library and Veterans Park Elementary School. Disclaimer(s) 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Mindfulness Meditation 7:00pm - 7:45pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: The Community Mindfulness Project will be hosting in-person sessions twice a month. Time for community building, mindful meditation instruction, a guided meditation, sharing and reflection. Suitable for first-timers and pros alike. 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. Look and it’s Gone: The Tenuous Reality of Things, with Peter Bancel 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Panels Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Look and it’s Gone: The Tenuous Reality of Things 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. History and Overview of McKeon Farm 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Panels Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: McKeon Farm is one of the Town’s crown-jewel open spaces. Learn about its history and the myriad of interesting spots that can be toured. This talk will be led by long-term resident and Commissioner Peter Nichols. 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. Webinar: Preparing for College with ADHD 7:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home Page Feed, Parenting, Special Programs Description: The Ridgefield Library is pleased to present: Preparing for College with ADHD 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. Nick Donofrio: The Science, The Engineering, The Art of Change! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: As the closing keynote talk of this fall’s scholarly series The Curious Mind: Exploration and Discovery, join us for a call to action from technology industry legend Nick Donofrio as he shares his insights on how our human curiosity leads 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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