Welcome to the Ridgefield Library!

For well over 100 years the Library has served as a community destination and vital resource.  Our friendly, knowledgeable staff, strong collections, diverse programming, and welcoming space are the result of commitment to our Vision for the benefit of our community.  Our dedicated Board of Directors, Friends of the Ridgefield Library, and many generous community donors help to make what we do possible.  Thank you!

The Ridgefield Library recently updated our Strategic Plan

Working with the Library’s Board of Directors and the counsel of more than three dozen community leaders from all corners of town, we updated the Library’s Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives. You will see this plan turning into action as we develop programs, services, collections and more to better meet the needs of our community.  Please click here to see the Plan!

Ridgefield Library Values

At the Ridgefield Library, our stated Values guide our service, our operations and our stewardship of this treasured community resource.

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Library Building Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, May 4th:  It’s the 10th Anniversary of the New Ridgefield Library! Join us as we celebrate a decade of discovery, lifelong learning and enhancing community connections in our beautiful library building! Stop by any time between 10:00am and 2:00pm and learn more about what’s happening at the Ridgefield Library through building-wide special tours, demonstrations, […]

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Mark Robinson Author Talk: Black on Madison Avenue

Tuesday, April 30th @ 7:00pm: Ridgefield resident Mark Robinson’s second book, Black On Madison Avenue is part deeply personal memoir and part explosive history of what he calls “America’s most un-diverse white collar profession.” Since its release in July 2023, the book has been the recipient of a remarkable six literary book awards.  Robinson is […]

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Megan Searfoss: The Rewarding (and Painful) Path to Opening a Business

Wednesday, May 8th @ 7:00pm:   Come hear from Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company, honored as America’s Best Running Store (2022) and recently honored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce as the Woman of the Year, in recognition for her outstanding contributions to the community and her exemplary leadership in business. “It’s not what […]

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Ridgefield Library Gala Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Honors Marcie and Peter Coffin

Sponsorships and tickets are now available for the Ridgefield Library’s Annual Great Expectations Gala, Saturday June 1, 2024. The 2024 Annual Great Expectations Gala, which celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the “new” Ridgefield Library, will honor Marcie and Peter Coffin with the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award for their years of leadership […]

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Find Your Next Great Read

Fill in our Personal Book Bundles form with the types of materials you are looking for and we can curate a selection just for you. If you are looking for a title that we don’t have, you can request an item.