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Illustration from Gingerbread for Liberty by Mara Rockliff

A250: Gingerbread for Liberty!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Description:

What if you could help your new country by baking cookies? We'll read the picturebook biography of a baker who helped George Washington and his hungry troops, Gingerbread for Liberty!

Illustration of Mother Goose riding goose

Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, December 23, 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: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

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.

Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Leir Children’s Program Room at Ridgefield Library

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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!

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 29, 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

Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.

Pokémon Players Club

Tuesday, December 30, 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: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

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.

Read to ROAR

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Registration Required

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.

Ticketed Event: Mother Goose for ages 12-24 months

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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 0-12 months

Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Due to location change and limited room capacity, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets distributed at 10:00 am; first come, served.

eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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:

Your Ridgefield Library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. We’ll show you what Libby, Hoopla and our newest platform, Blackstone Unlimited, have to offer and how to get started.

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All Day			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group Jane Lubin Exhibit All Day 6/18–7/3 Adults, All Ages / Families This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families Program Type: Exhibits & Art Talks Description: Dr. 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 "Adults" group Online: French Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration 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 Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Video Editing with Canva 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration 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: 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 video editor, allowing you to create engaging videos for any platform with their drag and drop interface? 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 Make Music Day Ridgefield 11:00am–5:00pm Adults, All Ages / Families This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Adults, All Ages / Families Program Type: Home Page Feed, Music & Performances, Special Programs Description: Ridgefield is joining over 1,000 cities worldwide for Make Music Day, a live, free, all-day musical celebration. All performances at the Library will take place on the front lawn. Come join the fun! Disclaimer(s) 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga with Liz Wendel 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Description: A bi-monthly Yoga class, using a chair (standing and seated) as a prop for support. Chair Yoga makes practicing yoga accessible for all populations, ages and conditions. Disclaimer(s) Physical Activity Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project Roundtable 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Combined Main and Dayton Program Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Panels, Special Programs Description: To commemorate and celebrate the success of the Ridgefield Oral History Project, the Ridgefield Historical Society and Ridgefield CT Pride invite you and your loved ones to the Ridgefield Oral History Project Celebration & Conversation. 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 Italian Films with English Subtitles: "Like Crazy/La Pazza Gioia" 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Registration 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: Films Registration Required Description: Join us to watch 'Like Crazy' / 'La Pazza Gioia' (2016) (1hr 56 m) 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Design Your Own Mason Jar Mug 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Registration 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: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: It's the perfect time to sip a cool beverage in your own customized mason jar mug. 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.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Online: Next Chapter Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: 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 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 Programs The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.		This event is in the "Adults" group Love at First Page Book Group 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration 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: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Registration Required Description: This month we will be reading 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 Infinite Worlds Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration 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: Randolph Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed Registration Required Description: The title for this month is 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 Microsoft PowerPoint - Part Two 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration 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: Donofrio Family Technology Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM Registration Required Description: Part two covers adding pictures and shapes to your slides; setting up a slide show including transitions and animations; printing your presentation; and more! 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk, Michele Filgate: What My Father and I Don't Talk About 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration 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 Registration Required Description: A follow-up to the wildly successful What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About, this collection of essays from sixteen notable writers breaks the silence on the complex—and sometimes contentious—relationships we have with our father 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 Chris Belden Author Talk: Closer to Freedom 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration 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: Special Programs Registration Required Description: This program is a reading/performance by Ridgefield author Chris Belden and contributors to the book Closer to Freedom, which he edited. Closer to Freedom is an anthology of prose & poetry written in the worksh Disclaimer(s) 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 Heart-Centered Meditation for Intentional Living 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Registration 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Description: Class Format ~ What to Expect: Disclaimer(s) Physical Activity Participation in physical activities involves risk of injury. Participants agree to obey the safety standards of the program and the instructions of Ridgefield Library staff and other authorized program staff, as well as to hold all parties free from liability.

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