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Practical AI

Online: Practical AI

Thursday, February 26, 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:

Practical AI will present an overview of Artificial Intelligence, including concepts, definitions, history and current examples. AI capabilities using Microsoft CoPilot in Windows and Word and using Google Gemini in Chrome and GMail.

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Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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:

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.

Photo Frame Keychain

Photo Frame Keychain

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own photo frame keychain using beads and fun accessories! All materials will be provided.

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms
Age Group: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Scrabble players in grades 1-12 are invited to the 19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship.

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Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 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!

iPhone

Online: iPhone Security Essentials – Protecting Your Privacy

Tuesday, March 3, 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 us via Zoom for a discussion of how to find and use the various iPhone settings to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go.

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Hello, My Name is Sharkbait: A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Main Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Hello My Name is Sharkbait: Author talk by Michael Nieman

A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Five Months.
Five Million Steps.
An Odyssey of Grit.

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Let's Learn Canva

Wednesday, March 4, 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:

Canva is a free online graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.

Five Poets' Headshots

Online: Poems from CT's Four Corners

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online at Ridgefield Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performances
Registration Required
Description:

Join us online as we host five diverse and engaging Connecticut poets for an evening of poetry and community.

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Online: Practical AI

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:

Practical AI will present an overview of Artificial Intelligence, including concepts, definitions, history and current examples. AI capabilities using Microsoft CoPilot in Windows and Word and using Google Gemini in Chrome and GMail.

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.

Ooh, Oobleck!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Is it a solid or a liquid? Ooh, it's Oobleck!

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.

Photo Frame Keychain

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own photo frame keychain using beads and fun accessories! All materials will be provided.

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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)

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 Drawing

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

This is the final session of the class. Please bring work you'd like to share.

Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A

1:30pm–3:30pm
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.

Online: iPhone Security Essentials – Protecting Your Privacy

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

Join us via Zoom for a discussion of how to find and use the various iPhone settings to ensure your privacy is protected when you use your iPhone. Most apps track everything you do on your iPhone and everywhere you go.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

Let's Learn Canva

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

Canva is a free online graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

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.

Teen Creative Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Special Programs
Registration Required
Description:

Available for those in grades 6-12 who want to write! Join our teen librarian, Erica, for writing fun including prompts, story ideas, and creative challenges.

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: Android Smartphone Basics

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:

In this class via Zoom we will cover many important features of your Android Smartphone.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

Watercolor Bird Painting

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

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own watercolor bird painting. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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'

Social Stitchers Meetup

3:00pm–4:30pm
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:

Do you have a crochet, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or any other hand stitching project that you're currently working on?

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.

Kids Coding Club

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, 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.

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.

Monogram Jewelry Case for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
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.

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)

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.

EXP: Disney Lorcana Card Game

5:30pm–6:30pm
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Become an illumineer and summon forth Disney glimmer characters to quest for knowledge or battle to slow your opponents progress. Lorcana is similar to Pokemon but the goal is not combat but instead a race to the finish.

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.

Photo Editing with Canva

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

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?

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: Using Your Android Phone More Effectively

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:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Online Programs

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

Creative Writing Club

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, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to explore storytelling and practice communication skills. We’ll use story starters and turn-taking writing prompts to create stories in a group setting.

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.

Felt Shamrock Pin

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

Join us for a workshop to learn how to create your very own felt shamrock pin. All materials will be provided. 

This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

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 - Shamrock

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 shamrock. 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.

Chess Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Description:

Join Coaches Dan and Elina to learn and practice chess skills in a fun environment! No experience necessary. Registration is required for each session and opens a month to the date of the session. 

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.

Mandarin Learn & Play

2:30pm–3:15pm
Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Library
Room: Leir Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms.

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.

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.