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La Grenouillère, Claude Monet, 1869

Claude Monet with Toni McKeen

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Claude Monet was the initiator and leader of a new Impressionist style, establishing himself as the undisputed master of Impressionism and one of the most influential figures in modern painting

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

Claude Monet was the initiator and leader of a new Impressionist style, establishing himself as the undisputed master of Impressionism and one of the most influential figures in modern painting

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Online Programs

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

Carmen Weber

HYBRID: Senior Voices: Food for Thought: Nutrition for Memory & Brain Health

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

This month's talk, Food for Thought: Nutrition for Memory & Brain Health, will be presented by Carmen Weber, Registered Dietitian with RVNAhealth.

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

This month's talk, Food for Thought: Nutrition for Memory & Brain Health, will be presented by Carmen Weber, Registered Dietitian with RVNAhealth.

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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.

Asters with a Monarch

Go Native: Ecological Importance of Native Plants

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Why are native plants so critical to a healthy ecosystem?  What happens when non-native invasive plants edge out our natives?

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

Why are native plants so critical to a healthy ecosystem?  What happens when non-native invasive plants edge out our natives?

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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.

Jennifer Benner

Ridgefield Garden Club: Growing Gardens That Matter

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Plants, Pairings and Care Practices That Benefit People and Nature in Connecticut

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

Plants, Pairings and Care Practices That Benefit People and Nature in Connecticut

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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 Voting Before it was Banned

“Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Age Group:
Adults

“Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776, with Sacred Heart University Professors Jennifer McLaughlin and Dr. Kelly Marino

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

“Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776, with Sacred Heart University Professors Jennifer McLaughlin and Dr. Kelly Marino

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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.

Kristen Erickson will give an ARTalk on James Turrell famous light artist.

ARTalk: Greeting the Light of James Turrell with Kristen Erickson

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Talks, Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

This talk by art historian Kristen Erickson will explore the work of pioneering light artist James Turrell, focusing on his immersive installations, skyspaces, and long-term project at Roden Crater in Arizona.

ARTalks:

This series of lectures, films, and workshops focuses on art, architecture, and design is dedicated to exploring the creative process. ARTalks is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Lib...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

This talk by art historian Kristen Erickson will explore the work of pioneering light artist James Turrell, focusing on his immersive installations, skyspaces, and long-term project at Roden Crater in Arizona.

This series of lectures, films, and workshops focuses on art, architecture, and design is dedicated to exploring the creative process. ARTalks is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library and the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.

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.

Man and Dog Hiking

Take a Hike: Open Space Trails

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Ridgefield has nearly 60 miles of trails on Town and State open spaces and parks ranging from short and simple to long and challenging. Learn about the best of them and how to enjoy the myriad of activities they support.

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

Ridgefield has nearly 60 miles of trails on Town and State open spaces and parks ranging from short and simple to long and challenging. Learn about the best of them and how to enjoy the myriad of activities they support.

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.

Roseland Cottage one of Connecticut's Historic Gardens.

Caudatowa Garden Club Event

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

Connecticut is home to many beautiful and unique gardens. Sixteen historic sites dotted throughout the state, each with a historically significant garden, have joined to form Connecticut's Historic Gardens.

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Description:

Connecticut is home to many beautiful and unique gardens. Sixteen historic sites dotted throughout the state, each with a historically significant garden, have joined to form Connecticut's Historic Gardens.

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.

Collage of Michael Langlois and Musicals

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Panels
Age Group:
Adults

A250: From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

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

A250: From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

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.