Upcoming Events

Name: Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Page?
Start: 2024-04-15
End: 2024-04-19
Location: Ridgefield Library

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Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Page?

All Day 4/15 - 4/19

Ellis Family Teen Center at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Ellis Family Teen Center

Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

There's been a murder! Taka D. Books, a trainee page, has been found dead on the floor of the Ellis Teen Center. The public insists it was an accident, but you know better. The killer is still on the loose, and may kill again...but, they left behind ...

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Doing More with Your Computer

Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

There are so many things that a Windows computer can easily be used for that people don’t know much about. During this class we will explore many capabilities that can really enhance the use you get from your computer. Here are some of the capabiliti...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, April 18, 2024 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 0-2

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. No registra...

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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.

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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.

Online: An Evening with the Youth and Adult Poets Laureate of CT

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Home Page Feed, Music & Performances

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

An Evening with the Youth and Adult Poets Laureate of Connecticut Join us for a virtual reading and talkback with Connecticut State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell and Connecticut 2023-24 Youth Poet Laureate Mercuri Lam. The two honored poets w...

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More Excel!

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

This class covers additional important features of Microsoft Excel. We will discuss using dates in Excel, sorting, filtering, filling cells efficiently, important viewing and printing options, and additional formatting features. This progra...

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Asia-Pacific Mah Jongg Lessons for Beginners

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Kellen Family Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

Mahjong or mah-jongg Mah-Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout Ea...

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Mandarin Learn & Play

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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: 6

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. May, who is a Chinese...

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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.

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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.

All-Age Family Storytime

Monday, April 22, 2024 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: All Ages/Families, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attendees should expec...

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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

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.

Scrabble Club

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Description:

For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions. Preference may be given to Ridgefield Resi...

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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

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.

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults, Teens

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 transpor...

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Exhibition: Stained Glass Works by Cris Nichols

All Day 3/23 - 4/26

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Morris Wing

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed

Description:

Cris Nichols has been a resident of Ridgefield, CT for 30 years. Her chosen creative outlet started with quilting, until she found that glasswork was as rewarding as fabric and thread. Today Cris works in her home studio transforming glass into...

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Making Monotypes: The Painterly Print

All Day 4/2 - 4/29

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

This exhibition, "Making Monotypes: The Painterly Print" features the most painterly method among printmaking techniques. Throughout history painters have often used monotypes for their preparatory sketches due to their immediacy, mark quality,...

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In Person: Contemporary Art and the Brant Foundation

2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Contemporary Art at The Brant Foundation with Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of Education Sunday, April 28 @ 2 PM | Main Program Room Founded by avid art collector, philanthropist and entrepreneur Peter M. Brant in 2009, The Brant Foundation Art S...

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· Per current local, state and federal guidelines, masks are optional for all Library patrons and staff

· The Library welcomes patrons and staff to wear masks if they prefer

· The Library has masks available at all service desks

· Ask about our contactless and remote service options

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Movie Stills Exhibit

All Day 5/2 - 5/19

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Films

Description:

This year the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival celebrates its 9th anniversary and will take place from May 16 through May 19, 2024 at various venues all around Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Library, one of RIFF's sponsors, will host an exhibition of...

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Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st

All Day 5/25 - 7/1

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Other

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

The exhibition "Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st" will be on view from May 25 to July 1 during regular gallery hours. A beautiful range of historic and contemporary floral prints from the private collection of Joel Third will be fea...

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Lecture Floral Prints Through Five Centuries, 17th to 21st

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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