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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Creative Visions - Annual Shutterbugs Photography Show
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.
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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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.
All Ages/Families,
Ages 0-2,
Ages 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.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
All-Age MLK Day Family Storytime
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Main Program Room
Age Group:
All Ages/Families,
Ages 0-2,
Ages 3-5
Program Type:
Home Page Feed,
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:
Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday with a special storytime.
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.
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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This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months
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
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Randolph Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The title for this month is
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 "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
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.
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.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
24
2025
Fri
Graphite Pencil Drawing with Moki Kokoris
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Dayton Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This 7-session course is both a review of the medium for artists already somewhat familiar with graphite,* and an introduction to lesser known techniques that produce unique effects.
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This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
MLK Day of Service - MOW Bags
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Program Type:
Craft/DIY,
Special Programs
Description:
Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate MLK day with an act of community service.
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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This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
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
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
All Ages/Families,
Ages 3-5,
Grades K–2
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
Jan
24
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
All Ages/Families,
Ages 3-5,
Grades K–2
Program Type:
Films
Description:
Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
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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This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
Grades K–2
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Description:
Children in Grades K-2 are invited to a yoga and stretching class. We'll get active with some dancing and games before a mindful cooldown. Participants will learn breathing techniques to bring them to a calm and soothing state.
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2025
Sun
Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Randolph Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Description:
Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher will hold 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
How to Live a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Main Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Description:
Join RVNAhealth’s Susan DiGregorio, M.A. CCC-SLP, for an engaging discussion on aging and brain health.
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This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
Jan
19
2025
Sun
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:
10
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.
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.
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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This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
Grades K–2,
Grades 3–5
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Description:
Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Online: Gladiators! with Toni McKeen
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Gladiators in ancient Rome are often romanticized as heroic fighters or vilified as brutal combatants, but the truth of their existence encompasses a far broader and more complex spectrum.
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 K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
Grades K–2,
Grades 3–5
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Description:
Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield community.
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 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Home Page Feed,
Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
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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.
Grades 3–5,
Grades 6–8,
Teens
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.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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:
20
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
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.
This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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 13th Age 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.
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This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group:
Grades 3–5
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Description:
Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.
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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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.
Grades 3–5,
Grades 6–8,
Teens
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.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
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
Description:
For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions.
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 "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Randolph Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Description:
All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Online: Next Chapter Book Club
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
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Online: America's First Cookbook
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Historian John Cilio will share a story of our young country and the author who created a culinary time capsule.
Disclaimer(s)
Online Programs
The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
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