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Illustration from Gingerbread for Liberty by Mara Rockliff

A250: 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!

Illustration of Mother Goose riding goose

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.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, December 23, 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 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.

Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 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: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Christie to talk, sing and read together in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime!

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 29, 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

Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, December 30, 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 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.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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: 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.

Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.

eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Tuesday, January 6, 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:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what Libby, Hoopla and our newest platform, Blackstone Unlimited, have to offer and how to get started.

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Time	Sun (5/18)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)	Thu (5/22)	Fri (5/23)
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.
12 pm
1 pm
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 Hearts, Hands and Minds 4:30pm–5:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 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 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 Program Type: Special Programs Registration Required Description: Students in Grades K-2 are invited to join members of the National Charity League's Nutmeg Chapter Class of 2029 for a special story and activity focused on giving back to our 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 "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Grade 1" group This event is in the "Grade 2" group To Bee or Not to Bee 4:30pm–5:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 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 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 Program Type: Special Programs Registration Required Description: To Bee or Not to Bee, that is the question! Students in Grades K-2 are invited to get up close and personal with crawly critters such as giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and tarantulas! 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.
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 Odyssey of the Mind: Open House 6:30pm–7:30pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens 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: Main Program Room Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs Description: If your K-12 child is looking for a creative problem-solving experience in a team environment, Odyssey of the Mind is the program for you! Come and learn more about the teams sponsored by 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.	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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