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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Our Sorter is Getting an Upgrade!

May 13:  Our new materials sorter is being installed! Please return items to the free-standing book return container located outside the sliding doors. All kits, Playaway book packs, games, puzzles and oversized books must be returned inside to the Circulation Desk during the Library’s open hours. All donations must be left on the Friends of […]

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Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Events

Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17:  The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) seeks to make the world a more compassionate place through the sharing of stories through cinema.  Stop by the Ridgefield Library for two special events during this year’s RIFF weekend:   Friday May 16 @ 2:00 pm — RIFF Presents Conversations with Filmmakers: […]

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“A Banquet for Cecilia” Storytime, Craft & Author Visit

Saturday, May 17, 2025 @2:00 pm: Young readers and budding chefs will relish this celebration of the new book A Banquet for Cecilia: How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in America. Families with children of all ages are invited to meet author Julie Leung and illustrator Melissa Iwai. We’ll read the book, learn more about the Chinese-American chef Cecilia […]

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To Bee or Not to Bee Hands-On Workshop with Earthplace

Thursday, May 22 @ 4:30 pm: To Bee or Not to Bee, that is the question! Students in Grades K-2 are invited to get up close and personal with crawly critters such as giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and tarantulas! Learn the differences between insects and other invertebrates in this hands-on workshop with educators from Earthplace. […]

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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.