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Take 2 Tech Recycling Logo

Tech Recycling Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fundraisers/Outreach, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:
Recycle Your Old Electronics Safely & Securely!
Decluttering after the holidays?
Hola with three illustrated children

Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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: 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!

Kids Coding Club

Kids Coding Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 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 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to our Kids Coding Club with Fiero Code. Explore learn-to-code software with other kids to learn how to code in different programming languages to create games, apps and whatever you imagine.

Illustration of Mother Goose riding goose

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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 0-12 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.

iPhone

Online: Exploring Essential Features of the iPhone Using iOS 26

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join this session via Zoom for a basic review of the iPhone’s Liquid Glass feature and how you can customize it to your liking.

Pokemon Players Club Logo by Kristin Quell-Garguilo

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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.

Illustrated bear reading green book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration.

Personal Digitizing

Learn How to Digitize Your Family History

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know that the Ridgefield Library has a variety of personal digitizing equipment? Join us for a review and demonstration of the various personal digitizing equipment including our VHS/DVD converter.

Memory Cafe Logo

Memory Cafe

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

The Library has partnered with RVNAhealth to introduce a monthly Memory Café, held at the Library and created as a welcoming hour of shared activities, conversation, and connection for individ

Purple slime blob on confetti background

Slime Science

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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 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 Confetti Carnival Slime - a sparkly slime that celebrates 2026 with colorful confetti and glitter! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided.

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Reviewing Ridgefield’s Natural Resources

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:

The Ridgefield Conservation Commission published its review on the Town’s environmental health over two years ago. Come and learn how well the Town is doing in its stewardship of its natural resources from RCC Vice-Chairman Erik Keller.

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.

Art Exhibit - Heidi Harrington

All Day 2/6–3/3
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks
Description:

Heidi was born and educated in the UK.

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.

Chiaroscuro Effect on Black Paper: Colored Pencil Drawing

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

"CHIAROSCURO Effect on Black Paper" - Colored Pencil Drawing

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.

Cross Stitch Saturday - Heart

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to sew your very own cross stitch heart. No cross stitch experience is necessary.  All materials will be provided. 

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.

In Person: Caffe Italiano

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join Angela Tropeano one Saturday a month as she goes over some basic Italian vocabulary and grammar to help you get started with the language, improve your basic language skills, and meet new friends.  Following this half hour is Caffe'

Artist's Reception: Heidi Harrington

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

Please join us for an artist's reception of Heidi Harrington's show Faces and Places.

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.

Books and Brunch

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

Join us for our seasonal chat about books. Members of our staff will share selected new fiction and nonfiction titles. Then we hope you will briefly share what you are currently reading.

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.

Valentine Needle Felting for Adults

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Dayton Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft/DIY
Registration Required
Description:

Katie Stevenson teaches this delightful class. Learn to make small animals or ornaments using a burred needle and colorful wool roving. All materials are included.

Please register below.

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.

Senior Voices: Presentation on Meadow Ridge Continuing Care Community

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:

The Ridgefield Commission on Aging is pleased to invite local seniors to the Senior Voices presentation.This month the talk will be presented by Kayla Todd, Clinical Liaison at Meadow Ridge Continuing Care Community in Redding. 

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.

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:

This month we will be reading

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.

Author Talk: Jimmy Tickey, Organizing to Win: The Art & Science of Running for Office

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Jimmy Tickey’s Organizing to Win is a timely, practical and empowering guide for anyone who wants to make a real difference in their community.

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: 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.

Online: Doing the Essentials with Your Computer

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

During this hands-on class via Zoom we will cover many essential techniques and skills for a Windows computer.

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)

Online Programs

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

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

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

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.

Introduction to the World of Cheese

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the world of cheese in this engaging introduction to cheese basics.

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.

Chiaroscuro Effect on Black Paper: Colored Pencil Drawing

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

"CHIAROSCURO Effect on Black Paper" - Colored Pencil Drawing

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.

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.

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.

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.

Secret Stacks Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults, All Ages / Families
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Friends of the Library Sorting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Description:

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.

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 poetry 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.

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.

Remembering the Holocaust: The Power of Family Stories

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

Ruben Wind, the child of Holocaust survivors, will tell his parents' stories of escaping from the Nazi regime even as the walls were closing around Jews throughout much of their former homeland.

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.

The Deep Freeze: Amazing Adaptations of Local Wildlife

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

Local animals have incredible ways they survive the harsh winter. Examine strategies like torpor, hibernation and unique physical adaptations (like insulating feathers and specialized blood) that keep them alive until spring.

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.