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Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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:

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.

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Slime Science

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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: 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 Sand Galaxy Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty.

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Excel - Formulas and Functions

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
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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 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.

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

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Arbor Day Storytime

Friday, April 25, 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: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 3-5 years and a caregiver are invited to join Ms. Kathleen to celebrate Arbor Day with stories, songs, and a sapling to take home and plant courtesy of Bartlett Tree Experts!

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Mini Renaissance Faire

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
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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.

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Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, April 26, 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!

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

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Online: iPhone 101 – Helpful Tips When Traveling

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

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Founders Hall Book Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Founders Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Description:

The book selection for this month is

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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.

Excel - Advanced Features

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

This class covers some of the advanced features of Microsoft Excel.

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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.

Explore the Versatility of Watercolor Pencils

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to the vibrant and versatile world of watercolor pencils, a medium that marries the precision of drawing with the fluidity of painting!

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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.

Games on Tap

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience.

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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.

RBR-The Shutterbug Photographers

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Description:

The Shutterbug Photography group is a gathering of photography enthusiasts of all  levels, who use many different kinds of cameras. We meet at the library on second Saturdays at 9:00 am to discuss our craft or take a field trip.

Memory Cafe at Ridgefield Parks & Rec

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

April 14th, May 12th & June 9th:  Memory cafes are essentially social gatherings where  individuals with memory impairment and their adult caregivers come together in a supportive environment, share conversation over a cup of coffee

Books and Brunch: Cancelled for May

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Description:

Join us for our monthly chat about books. Members of our staff will share selected new fiction and nonfiction titles as well as staff pick recommendations. Then we hope you will briefly share about what you have been reading.

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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: Next Chapter Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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

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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.

Senior Voices: Strategic Long-Term Care Planning

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know that 10,000 Baby-Boomers turn 65 every day?

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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.

Critics' Circle Book Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

The title this month is

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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: Basic French Conversation for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.

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Online Programs

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

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Registration Required
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.

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Online Programs

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

Watch the Birdy: Nature Photography

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

Are you an aspiring naturalist or photographer wanting to learn more about how to spot and photograph the beauty in your backyard?

Italian Films with English Subtitles: 'Reality'

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Films
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to watch 'Reality' (2013) (1hr 55m)

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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.

Infinite Worlds Book Group - POSTPONED UNTIL May 22

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Description:

The title for this month is

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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.

Dina Belyayeva Exhibit: The Travel Journal

All Day 5/16 - 6/14
Adults, All Ages / Families
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks
Description:

Exhibition Statement:

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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.

Explore the Versatility of Watercolor Pencils

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to the vibrant and versatile world of watercolor pencils, a medium that marries the precision of drawing with the fluidity of painting!

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.

RIFF Presents Conversations with Filmmakers: Anatomy of a Scene

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels
Registration Required
Description:

Join filmmakers Dan Schechter (Life of Crime, Supporting Characters, After Class) and Brian Russell (Not the Same Clarence, Silver Sizzle, Cascades) as they analyze and discuss the anatomy of a scene from five 2025 RIFF Official Selections.

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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.

RIFF Master Class with Brooke Berman

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Make Your Movie! (how to do it now for less) 

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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.

Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
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.

Dina Belyayeva Exhibit Opening Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages / Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an opening exhibit reception The Travel Journal by artist Dina Belyayeva.

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: Next Chapter Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.

Hybrid: A.M. Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Randolph Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

The title for this month is

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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.

Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed
Registration Required
Description:

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

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Online Programs

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