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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

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.

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10 am					This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Ages 0-12 months" group This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Martin Park Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Age 3, Kindergarten Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group This event is in the "Ages 0-12 months" group This event is in the "Age 3" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other (off site) Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Age 3, Kindergarten Program Type: Special Programs, Storytimes & Early Literacy Registration Required Description: Families with children of all ages are invited to join us at Martin Park to enjoy storytime outside! We'll read, move and sing together in this active, outdoor storytime. Please bring your own beach chairs or blankets. 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.	This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Introduction to Babysitting 10:30am–1:30pm 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: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Registration Required Description: Babysitters have the responsibility of caring for children and making important decisions while they are in charge. Parents entrust their child with the babysitter, therefore, it is crucial they know the basics of child care. 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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2 pm				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 Cube Masters 2:00pm–3:00pm Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 Registration Required 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: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Special Programs Registration Required Description: Students in Grades 1-6 are invited to join local high school students and champion Speedcubers, Quinn and Clem, for a demonstration of what happens at an official Speed Cubing competition and some hands-on practice with the Library's 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.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club 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: 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. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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 Esport Experience: Smash Bros Ultimate 4:30pm–5:30pm Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 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 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 Program Type: Special Programs, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: For students entering Grades 3-8 in Fall 2025. Esports is all about positive social/emotional growth through gaming. Learn and compete in Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in a hands-on instructive way. 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group This event is in the "Teens" group Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Registration Required Description: Players will participate in strategy based games using painted miniature figures and terrained boards reminiscent of some famous conflicts in history. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Reading Retreat 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: Morris Wing Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Programs Registration Required Description: All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book! This event is in the "Adults" group Online: Next Chapter Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled RESCHEDULED: Level Up Adulting: Interview & Job Skills 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs Registration Required Description: TO BE RESCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER- FINAL DATE TO COME 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 "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 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 Matt Matthews Magic 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 Registration Required 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 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: Main Program Room Age Group: All Ages / Families, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8 Program Type: Special Programs Registration Required Description: For Families with children of all ages. You will be surprised and delighted by Matt Mathews' family magic show! A silly, interactive show guaranteed to keep you laughing. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry in the Garden: Voices From Marginalized America 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults 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: Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Performances, Special Programs Description: Join us in the Garden at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center as renowned poets share Voices From Marginalized America. All readings are free and begin at 7:00. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking onsite.

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