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Ira Joe Fisher

The Ides of April: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ira Joe Fisher

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Ides of April is a celebration of National Poetry Month, a program of poems by Ridgefield's beloved and esteemed Poet Laureate, Ira Joe Fisher. He will read from his own work a...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The Ides of April is a celebration of National Poetry Month, a program of poems by Ridgefield's beloved and esteemed Poet Laureate, Ira Joe Fisher. He will read from his own work and also that of other poets contemporary and past.

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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eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
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 Unlim...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

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.

Anette Roth

Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom. Through texts, poems, songs, videos and more, learn more ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

Liz Wendel on Mountaintop

Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions.Chair ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Women and Money: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Online: Women & Money: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.*You must reg...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña

Love at First Page Book Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This month we will be reading A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña. Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and ent...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

This month we will be reading A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña.

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.

Wondrous Boccaccio Italian Film

Italian Films with English Subtitles: 'Wondrous Boccaccio'/'Maraviglioso Boccaccio'

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us to watch 'Wondrous Boccaccio' / 'Maraviglioso Boccaccio'   (2015) 2 hoursFlorence, Thirteenth Century. The "Black Death" is spreading. Ten kids (three boys and se...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Films
Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Description:

Join us to watch 'Wondrous Boccaccio' / 'Maraviglioso Boccaccio'   (2015) 2 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.

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

Infinite Worlds Book Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The title for this month is Starling House by Alix E. HarrowFantasy: A grim and gothic tale about a small town haunted by secrets that can't stay buried and the sinister house that...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

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Excel - The Fundamentals

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Spreadsheets are all about working with rows and columns of information, and Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet most used by businesses, students, and home-users. During this class...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Spreadsheets are all about working with rows and columns of information, and Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet most used by businesses, students, and home-users.

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.

Kathy Katts Awaken

Heart-Centered Meditation for Intentional Living

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Class Format ~ What to Expect:This class offers a supportive space to experience heart-centered meditation in a grounded, accessible way. Whether you’re new to meditation or return...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Class Format ~ What to Expect:

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

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.

Dying to Know

Dying to Know

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 K...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 119
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

Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell

Hybrid: A.M. Book Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The title for this month is Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell. Set in the early 1840s in the English city of Manchester, young and beautiful Mary Barton, daughter of a facto...

Required
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.

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Embroidery Machine Orientation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Making STEAM:

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional p...

Description:

Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Are you interested in learning how to use the Library's Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine? Join us for a hands-on one hour orientation where we will review all the steps you need to know to get started embroidering.

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.

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.

Foraging Wild Greens with RCC

Foraging Wild Greens (but not mushrooms)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

You may not realize it, but there are many delicacies in your own back yard and surrounding woods. Violets, purslane, dock, fiddleheads, dandelions, chickweed, sorrel, garlic musta...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

You may not realize it, but there are many delicacies in your own back yard and surrounding woods.

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.

Women Doing Rosen Movement

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises done to music.

Disclaimer(s)

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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Excel - Formulas and Functions

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

During this class, we will be working with numeric data, using formulas to do common calculations, and using Excel’s versatile built-in functions. Join us, and continue to explore ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

During this class, we will be working with numeric data, using formulas to do common calculations, and using Excel’s versatile built-in functions. Join us, and continue to explore the power and versatility of 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.

Gardeners Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd

Friends and Gardeners: Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The presentation touches on the enormous contributions in the late 20th century of two of the most important horticulturists, garden designers, and their legacies to come out ...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The presentation touches on the enormous contributions in the late 20th century of two of the most important horticulturists, garden designers, and their legacies to come out of Britain -- Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto.  It traces ea

Mini Renaissance Faire Logo

Mini Renaissance Faire

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Grades 6–8, Teens
Description:

Hear ye, hear ye! Announcing the Ridgefield Library’s first annual Mini Renaissance Faire. Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 10am-1pm for a day of shows and spectacles, a Renais...

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Special Programs
Description:

Hear ye, hear ye! Announcing the Ridgefield Library’s first annual Mini Renaissance Faire. Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 10am-1pm for a day of shows and spectacles, a Renaissance craft marketplace, and a plethora of activities.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher

Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Board Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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)...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

On The Trail Bluegrass

Ridgefield Folk Presents 'On the Trail' Bluegrass

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages / Families
Description:

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founde...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Music & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers.

Next Chapter Book Club

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 lov...

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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Online: iPhone 101 – Helpful Tips When Traveling

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Whether you are traveling by car or airplane, or domestically or abroad, traveling has become more complicated, which means more things to remember and to keep track of. Join us vi...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Description:

Whether you are traveling by car or airplane, or domestically or abroad, traveling has become more complicated, which means more things to remember and to keep track of.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

Fiona Davis and Cover of "The Stolen Queen"

Fiona Davis Author Talk: "The Stolen Queen"

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cai...

Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.

Disclaimer(s)

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.