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Take & Make: Sock Snowman

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

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 one of these adorable sock snowmen. The kit will contain everything you need to make the craft.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Slime Science

Wednesday, December 17, 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: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

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.

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

Love at First Page Book Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Randolph Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Description:

This month we'll be reading The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter.

Using Google Drive

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Cloud-based file storage has become a very important capability. During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free and popular cloud-based file storage application “Google Drive”.

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Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, December 18, 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 0-12 months

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.

Snowy Scene Jar

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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 create your very own snowy scene jar. All materials will be provided.

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Teen CreateSpace

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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:

So, it's a half day at school. What do you do when you're done with that? Come to the library!

Illustration from Gingerbread for Liberty by Mara Rockliff

America 250: Gingerbread for Liberty!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Description:

What if you could help your new country by baking cookies? We'll read the picturebook biography of a baker who helped George Washington and his hungry troops, Gingerbread for Liberty!

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Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.

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11 am				This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group Big Picture 11:30am–12:00pm All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1 This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" 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, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1 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.	This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group Read to ROAR 11:30am–12:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 Registration Required This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" 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 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy Registration Required 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group Mandarin Learn & Play 2:30pm–3:15pm Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 Registration Required This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 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: 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. 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 5" group This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group Shashibo Cube Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 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: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Special Programs Description: Shashibo Cube fans in grades 1-8 (and their caregiver) are invited to join others to explore and learn more about these unique magnetic puzzle cubes! 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 5" group This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 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: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities Registration Required Description: Join Coach AJ to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the 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.

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