This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Beaded Wire Moons 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Teens Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Beaded Wire Moons 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Join us to create your own beaded moon hanging decoration! Use wire and a variety of beads to personalize your moon.All materials will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Creative Writing Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Creative Writing Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Join our Creative Writing Club to meet with other young writers and share your work! Using prompts and guidance from Ms. Heather, writers in grades 3-5 will work on their writing projects, whether it be a short story, poetry, or a longer project. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 5 2025 Sun Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 5 2025 Sun Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group A 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Kids Coding Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Kids Coding Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Online: Basic French Conversation for Beginners 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Join us for this French conversation class for beginners via Zoom.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Snowplow Superstars 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades K–2 Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Snowplow Superstars 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Build it to clear it! Engineers in Grades K-2 will design, build and test their own snowplows using Legos and recycled materials. Registration is required and opens on December 8, 2024. 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Team STEAM 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Team STEAM 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Team STEAM is a program founded and run by high school students. Using kits from local Fairfield county small business 3Dux Design, these students formulate and run introductory engineering programs for elementary school students. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Sugar & Spice Workshop 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Sugar & Spice Workshop 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: Do you love dessert? Children in grades 3-5 can join us this winter for a delightful hands-on experience! Get creative as we decorate cookies, donuts, and waffles with colorful sprinkles, frosting, and more. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Join us for our first ever Web Developer Coding Bootcamp with Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Join us for this French conversation class for those with intermediate to advanced French. The class takes place via Zoom. Disclaimer(s) Online Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Owl Moon with Woodcock Nature Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Owl Moon with Woodcock Nature Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Whoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo wants to learn about owls? Students in Grades K-5 will join 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Poetry Workshop with Ira Joe Fisher, Group B 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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.
This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Mandarin Learn & Play 2:30pm - 3:15pm Ages 3-5, Grades K–2 Registration This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Mandarin Learn & Play 2:30pm - 3:15pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Grades K–2 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Jingjing, who is currently an Upper School Chinese Educator at St, Luke's in New Canaan, and 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon MLK Day Service for ROAR 2:00pm - 2:45pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon MLK Day Service for ROAR 2:00pm - 2:45pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield 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. 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon MLK Day Birthday Boxes 4:30pm - 5:15pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon MLK Day Birthday Boxes 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Students in Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate MLK Day with acts of service for the Ridgefield 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. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Kids Coding Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Kids Coding Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Slime Science 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades 3–5 Registration This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Slime Science 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Graphite Pencil Drawing with Moki Kokoris 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Graphite Pencil Drawing with Moki Kokoris 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Dayton Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description: This 7-session course is both a review of the medium for artists already somewhat familiar with graphite,* and an introduction to lesser known techniques that produce unique effects.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue In Person: Web Developer Coding Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Join us for our first ever Web Developer Coding Bootcamp with Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Lunar New Year 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grades K–2 Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Lunar New Year 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Children in Grades K-2 are invited to learn about the Lunar New Year celebration and make special crafts in honor of 2025, the Year of the Snake! Registration is required and opens on December 29, 2024. 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.
This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Registration This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Leir Children’s Program Room Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Join coaches from the DIG Chess Team 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.
