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Online: Letters Are Characters Phonics Program

All Day 10/14 - 12/2

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Programs, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

The goal of the Letters are Characters program is to provide essential information and tools for parents and caregivers to help your child understand the letter/sound relationship to develop the acquisition of reading skills. A free kit can be ...

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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.

Online Programs

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In-Person: Mother Goose (is Loose in the Leir)

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

For families with walkers ages 12 - 24 months. Join Ms. Diane for fingerplays, movement, music and stories. This weekly storytime emphasizes rhymes and songs geared towards the development of toddlers. Siblings are welcome! Regis...

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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.

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.

In-Person: Freehand Architectural Sketching and Architect's Hand-Lettering: A Six- Session Course

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Dayton Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed

Description:

You don't have to be an architect to draw freehand building facades (or floor plans) of your favorite historic building, childhood home, or various architectural features such as belfries, period doorways, stone archways, stylistic Baroque or Colonia...

In-Person: Caption This! Comic Book Club

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 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: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Children in grades 3 to 7 join educator Mike Garguilo to read, explore, discuss, and draw comics through multimedia learning. Learn about different comic styles and the background of your favorite characters and create their own. Bring...

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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.

Preschool Outdoor Storytime

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Other (off site) at Off Site

Library Branch: Off Site

Room: Other (off site)

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Description:

For families with children ages 3-5. Join Ms. Diane in stories, songs and and fun near the gazebo in Ballard Park! Please bring something to sit on. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Register with your information ONLY IF you want a r...

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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.

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.

ONLINE - Shop Smarter with Consumer Reports

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Description:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to the Consumer Reports database. Search for products, find ratings, recommendations, information on reliability, and buying guides. Please register, and you will receive an e...

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Online Programs

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

In-Person: Watercolor Wonders

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 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: Grades 3–5

Program Type: Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

Children in grades 3-5 will explore the wonders of watercolors. Participants will learn tricks to make exciting personal paintings. Everyone will be proud of their results. This program is a two-part series. Registration required. Registration f...

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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.

Virtual Chess Club

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description:

Join Coach Shawn in honing your chess skills and playing with other local Connecticut students! Please register for a free account at chess.com and email your name and username to digcoachshawn@gmail.com before the class starts. ...

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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.

Online Programs

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

In-Person: Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00am - 11:30am

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 0-2

Program Type: Home Page Feed, 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. No registra...

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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.

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.

In-Person: Witch's Brew Slime Workshop

Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grades 3–5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

Grades 3-5. Bubble bubble toil and trouble let’s make a cauldron full of a slime puddle. Experiment and practice measuring while making a Witches Brew Slime. Slime making has everything we love! It’s goopy, squishy, and can be easily customized! Pull...

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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.

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