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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
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

Illustration of Mother Goose reading book

Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-12 months
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Description:

For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories.

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
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.

Monogram Jewelry Case

Monogram Jewelry Case for Teens

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we make a custom monogram iron-on decal for a jewelry case.

Pokemon Players Club Logo by Kristin Quell-Garguilo

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Derek Piotr Recording a Singer

Derek Piotr Fieldwork: Diverse Representations of Folk Songs

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established in August 2022.

Illustration of bee reading book with art supplies and books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Image of Canva Logo

Photo Editing with Canva

Wednesday, March 11, 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 Canva can be used as a free online photo editor, allowing you to upload, edit, and share instantly from one place?

Tommy McCarthy with Frog

Frogwatch Training with Woodcock Nature Center

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families
Program Type: Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

This is a training session for FrogWatch USA - a citizen science program that teaches volunteers to identify frogs and toads by the sounds they make!

Android Logo

Online: Using Your Android Phone More Effectively

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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:

In this class via Zoom we will delve into a wide variety of the features on your smartphone. We will discuss various Settings in detail.

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Slime Science

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Registration Required
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 Watermelon Slushy Slime! This pink slime will be mixed with green and black glitter and scented with a juicy sweet fragrance.

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.

No Children's Programs

All Day 6/1–6/7
All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Age 3, Kindergarten, Grade 3
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Lodewick Children’s Library
Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Age 3, Kindergarten, Grade 3
Program Type: Notices
Description:

There will be no children's programs June 1-7, 2026. Children's programs will resume on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Read to ROAR

11:30am–12:30pm
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Read to ROAR

11:30am–12:30pm
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Read to ROAR

11:30am–12:30pm
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.