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Amy Walker Schott Exhibit

All Day 7/18 - 8/11

Gallery at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

Amy Walker Schott, originally from Connecticut, is an artist who specializes in mixed media and multidimensional creations.

3D Print a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 this week to learn how to create a tic-tac-toe game on the Library's 3D printer.

Text reads "Chibi Chats." The cover of Insomniacs After School vol.1 sits in the center.

Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 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: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Registration Required

Description:

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga.

The title for this month is: Insomniacs After School by Makoto Ojiro.

Historical Depiction of Chinese Mah Jong Players

Summer Mah Jong for Beginners

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Bossidy Commons at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Bossidy Commons

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Description:

Think Mah Jong isn't for you? Think again!

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, July 21, 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

The Making of Candlewood Lake with Mike Allen

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures & Panels

Registration Required

Description:

It’s Connecticut’s largest water body - 11 miles long, 5,000 acres, and 46 billion gallons of water. And yet, Candlewood Lake is so much more than just a gorgeous recreational asset.

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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 13-24 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

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

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, July 22, 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, 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.

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Level Up Adulting: Interview & Job Skills

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Registration Required

Description:

Level up your adulting skills! Don't stress about job interviews. In this program, you will learn the importance of first impressions, how to perfect your handshake, body language tips, and how to prepare for phone and in-person interviews.

Illustrated octopus and jellyfish reading a book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group Dina Belyayeva Exhibit: The Travel Journal All Day 5/16–6/14 Adults, All Ages / Families This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: Exhibition Statement: 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.
	Closing Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library Description: The Library is closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.	Closing Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library Description: The Library is closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.					Closing Library Closed for Great Expectations Gala All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library Description: The Library will be closed for our 11th Annual Great Expectations Gala.
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 13-24 months" group Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months 10:30am–11:00am Ages 13-24 months This event is in the "Ages 13-24 months" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Ages 13-24 months 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.	This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Age 3, Age 4, Age 5 This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Age 4" group This event is in the "Age 5" 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 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group In-person French with Anette Roth 11:00am–1:00pm 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: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: French Instructor Anette Roth will continue her previous in-person class, delving further into the book "Les Yeux de Mona," with its focus on famous paintings in Paris. This session will focus on the art in the Musée d'Orsay.	This event is in the "Ages 0-12 months" group Baby & Me Playtime 11:30am–12:00pm Ages 0-12 months This event is in the "Ages 0-12 months" 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: 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. 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 "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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Online: iPhone 101 - Protecting Your Privacy 3:00pm–4:15pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us via Zoom for a discussion and demonstration of the various iPhone settings you can use to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go. Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
4 pm			This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Build a Terrarium 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: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Registration Required Description: Come assemble a terrarium! All materials provided. Pick from moss, succulents, crystal points, mini mushrooms, and tiny frogs, as well as a variety of stone types and colors for the base. 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 "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 Pokémon Players Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration Required 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: 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. 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 D&D Club: 13th Age 4:30pm–7:00pm Grades 6–8, Teens 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: 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.		This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 5" group Slime Science 4:30pm–5:30pm Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Registration Required This event is in the "Grade 3" group This event is in the "Grade 4" group This event is in the "Grade 5" 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, Grade 4, Grade 5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Citrus 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group ECDC Presents: Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a Business 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other (off site) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business & Finance Registration Required Description: Join us for the inaugural Ridgefield Connect: Brewing up a Business
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Dying to Know 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Programs Registration Required Description: Join us in a judgment-free environment at Ridgefield Library where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying. “Dying to Know” is a moderated discussion group created to explore and normali This event is in the "Adults" group HS Parent Circle 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Using Google Sheets 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: During this class, we will be reviewing many features of the free cloud-based spreadsheet application “Google Sheets”, which is an alternative to Microsoft Excel. 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Trail Runner Grayson Murphy: “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance” 7:30pm–8:30pm 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Registration Required Description: Two-time Mountain Racing World Champion Grayson Murphy will be coming to the Ridgefield Library to talk about “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance.” As a professional runner for Saucony, Grayson competes on the road, track, and trails, an 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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