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Name: Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt
Start: 2024-10-24
End: 2024-11-21
Location: Ridgefield Library

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Botanical Drawings and Monotypes by Bonnie Figgatt

All Day 10/24 - 11/21

Other at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Other

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

Bonnie Figgatt has been a botanical artist for 15 years, initially doing extensive course work in the New York Botanical Garden’s certificate program in botanical art.

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The Great Geography Journey

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Dayton Program Room

Age Group: Grades 6–8

Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Programs

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Description:

Join us for an afternoon of geography! The first meeting of this group will include fun games and trivia, followed up by a final Geography Clash, a competition to see who has the best geography smarts, on December 10th.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults FULL

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Description:

It's time for another Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Every team will be provided with the same 500-piece puzzle, and the first to finish wins.

Ombre Leaf Wreath

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Donofrio Family Technology Center at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Description:

Join us to design your own ombre leaf wreath using felt in colors of your choice!

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.

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ARTalk: Joanne Hudson: Building Community Through an Independent Film Festival

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks, Home Page Feed

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) founder and director Joanne Hudson will discuss her experience collaborating with an entire town to create, build and sustain a community film festival that has become a leader in the CT Film Festival Ci

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CANCELLED - Mandarin Learn & Play

Sunday, November 17, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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.

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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

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

Monday, November 18, 2024 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

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Seats Remaining: 7

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.

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Kids Coding Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 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: Grades 3–5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, November 19, 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: Ages 0-2

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

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

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. Exhibit: Votes for Women: The Road to Victory All Day 3/1 - 4/30 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Administrative Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: Please visit the Ridgefield Historical Society website to see behind the scenes podcasts and more inf The Votes for Women: Ridgefield Celebrates the 19^th Amendment series is co-sponsored by Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Historical Society, the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, and the Drum Hill Chapter of the DAR.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ONLINE - Making STEAM @ The Library - Yarn Covered Letter 04/15/2020 @ 12:00pm - 04/21/2020 @ 12:00pm Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Description: Join us each week for a new online craft. Learn how to create a tassel bookmark using a few everyday items you already have around the house!			Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ONLINE - Making STEAM @ The Library - Pop-up Birthday Card 04/15/2020 @ 12:00pm - 04/22/2020 @ 12:00pm Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Description: Join us each week for a new online craft. Learn how to make a pop-up Birthday Card
	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	Closing Library Closed Until Further Notice All Day Branches: Ridgefield Library	This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. ONLINE- Earth Day Fairy House Challenge All Day All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Description: Join us in celebrating Earth Day through fairy house construction! Can you design and build a miniature fort or house using all natural or recycled materials? 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. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ONLINE - Making STEAM @ The Library - Candle Holder 04/22/2020 @ 12:00pm - 04/28/2020 @ 12:00pm Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Description: Join us each week for a new online craft. Learn how to re-use household items to create a lovely candle holder. Making STEAM at Ridgefield Library: Candle Holders
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. ONLINE- Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Description: Join us for books, songs, and fun in our special online storytime! New storytimes released every Monday. No registration required. *** 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. 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 "Adults" group. ONLINE - Tech Tricks - Podcasts 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for an online class via Zoom. This class is led by Dawn DeCosta of Tech Savvy. Please register below and you will receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day before the class. Tech Tricks is a series of hands-on technology classes aimed at helping seniors stay current and connected! The series is made possible thanks to the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund for the Elderly. This event is in the "Adults" group. Study Skills Parent Seminar 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed, Parenting Description: 8 Ways to Keep Your Student Focused, On Track and On Task in the New eLearning Environment In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents are invited to learn best-practice, tools and st This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - AM Book Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: April's discussion will be held online via Zoom. The book for discussion is Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell.	This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Poetry on the Path Workshop 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: This program will take place via Zoom. Please register below and you will be sent information on how to join the workshop to your email the day before.		This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Shutterbugs Photography Group 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: The Shutterbugs will hold an online meeting via Zoom this month. Please register to receive a the Zoom invitation, which will be sent to you the day before the scheduled meeting. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. ONLINE- Stories with Stuffies 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages/Families This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: All Ages/Families Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy Description: Join us as we read to our pets and stuffed animals for Saturday storytime! You can watch it here. 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Postponed to Dec. 6 - The Woman's Hour: An Author Talk with Elaine Weiss 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Required Seats Remaining: 250 Description: POSTPONED to Sunday, December 6 at 2 PM If you already registered for the April 19 program there is no need to reregister. The Votes for Women: Ridgefield Celebrates the 19^th Amendment series is co-sponsored by Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Historical Society, the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, and the Drum Hill Chapter of the DAR.			This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Online Reading is a Family Affair Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Grades 3–5 Required This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Grades 3–5 Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 36 Description: Join other families with children in grades 3-5 for discussion of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien. 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. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Tech Tricks - Intro to iPhone 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for an online class via Zoom. This class is led by Dawn DeCosta of Tech Savvy. Please register below and you will receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day before the class. Tech Tricks is a series of hands-on technology classes aimed at helping seniors stay current and connected! The series is made possible thanks to the Paul and Johanna Laszig Fund for the Elderly.
4 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Study Skills Parent Seminar 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Parenting Description: 8 Ways to Keep Your Student Focused, On Track and On Task in the New eLearning Environment In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents are invited to learn best-practice, tools and st
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Critics' Circle Book Group 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: The Ridgefield Library’s book discussion groups will meet online via Zoom until we are able to meet in person again!

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