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Name: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months
Start: 2024-12-31T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

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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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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.

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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.

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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

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.

Crossed green and pink scissors against a bright blue background, with paper snowflakes scattered around

Teen Hangout: Paper Snowflakes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Dayton Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Dayton Program Room

Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Craft/DIY, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

Relax with friends on Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack...no registration necessary, just drop in.

This week, cut fun and unique snowflakes from paper!

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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.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grades K–2, Grades 3–5

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

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Seats Remaining: 1

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.

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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

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.

Tweens & Teens Write!

Monday, January 6, 2025 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: 10

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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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

Monday, January 6, 2025 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

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Seats Remaining: 3

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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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: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

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 trans

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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.

Online Programs

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Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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.

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

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.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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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

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.

BW Photo by Ralph Baskin, "You've Arrived"

Creative Visions - Annual Shutterbugs Photography Show

All Day 1/8 - 2/9

Gallery at Ridgefield Library

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Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks

Description:

This annual photography show of the Shutterbugs is on view from January 8 through January 31 in the Ridgefield Library Gallery during regular Library hours.

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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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· 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

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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.					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 - 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			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	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 - Envelope Scrapbook 04/29/2020 @ 12:00pm - 05/06/2020 @ 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 an envelope scrapbook
		This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. ONLINE- Spy School: Secret Codes All Day Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. 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 K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Games & Activities Description: Join Spymaster Shay in Spy School! In this episode, we'll learn how to read and write secret coded messages... Find 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.
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 "Ages 0-2" group. This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Online We Grow Yoga with Jennifer Barrett 10:30am - 10:45am Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2 Required This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group. This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ridgefield Library Room: Online Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Grades K–2 Program Type: Home Page Feed, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Jennifer Barrett will lead an online We Grow Yoga program for preschoolers through grade 2. Take deep breaths, stretch and enjoy a relaxing time! 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 "All Ages/Families" group. ONLINE- Stuffie 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 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.
11 am					This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. ONLINE- Half-o-ween Storytime & Costume Parade 11:30am - 12:00pm All Ages/Families Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Don your costumes and break out the jack-o-lanterns, it's half-way to Halloween! Join our children's librarians and friends for not-so-scary Halloween books, songs, and fun. 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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Book Club - Teen 12:30pm - 1:30pm Grades 6–8, Teens Required This event is in the "Grades 6–8" 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: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Join us for a low-key Virtual Book Club. We'll meet to discuss books, what we're reading, share suggestions and possibly read a book together virtually. This is just for fun!
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Marketing Advice to Combat an Economic Downturn - SCORE Live Webinar 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Business & Finance, Lectures & Panels Description: Visit the SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub and check out helpful resources and live webinars.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Postponed to Sept. 20 - Ridgefield Folk with Sheri Miller 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Teens Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Home Page Feed, Music & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 120 Description: Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sheri Miller writes and performs her soulful, inspired original songs, while accompanying herself on guitar and piano.		This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3–5" group. ONLINE- Kempo Kids Karate Class 2:00pm - 3:00pm Grades K–2, Grades 3–5 Required This event is in the "Grades K–2" group. 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 K–2, Grades 3–5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 82 Description: K-5th grade. Join Sensei George from Ridgefield Kempo for a fun, interactive, introductory lesson! 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - Tech Tricks - iPhone Camera and Photos 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.	This event is in the "Grades 6–8" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Book Club - Teen 3:30pm - 4:30pm Grades 6–8, Teens Required This event is in the "Grades 6–8" 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: Grades 6–8, Teens Program Type: Book Discussions Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for a low-key Virtual Book Club. We'll meet to discuss books, what we're reading, share suggestions and possibly read a book together virtually. This is just for fun!
4 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. ONLINE - The Colorful World of Mosaics with Toni McKeen 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Home Page Feed Required Seats Remaining: 79 Description: Join us for a live presentation via Zoom with Toni McKeen.
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6 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ONLINE- Disney Trivia and Costume Contest 6:30pm - 9:00pm Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens Required 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: Other Age Group: Adults, All Ages/Families, Teens Program Type: Home Page Feed, Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Join the RidgeCon Team for a fun evening of Disney Trivia on Zoom! Dress in your favorite Disney, Star Wars or Marvel outfits for our costume contest with real prizes to be mailed to the winners!. 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Postponed to 9/15 - Journey of a JuBu Book Launch with Blaine Langberg 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Main Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks, Home Page Feed, Lectures & Panels Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: This event was postponed from April 30 to September 15.

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