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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Games on Tap

Friday, July 11 @ 6:00pm:  Join us for our 21+ adults-only tabletop gaming experience. Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages provided as well as a ticket for one beer or glass of wine included. Tabletop games mean anything from card games to dice games, board games to strategy games.  You are welcome to bring a game and play, learn […]

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Scams, Tech and Theft: Staying Safe in Today’s World

Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:00 pm:  Join us for Scams, Tech and Theft – Staying Safe in Today’s World: A Presentation for All Ages: Kids, Parents, Adults and Seniors Our panel of will consist of Andrew Neblett, Dr. Wes DeSantis and Detective Victoria Jackson, who will cover safety tips for protecting yourself against: Local crimes […]

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Story Hike with Summer Trekking Program

Saturday, July 19 @ 2:00 pm:  Families with children of all ages are invited to a storytime and short hike at the Woodcock Nature Center! Join Ms. Kathleen from the Ridgefield Library and Kelly Donahoe from Woodcock Nature Center for this active storytime celebrating outdoor adventures. We’ll meet at the Pavillion at WNC to read […]

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The Making of Candlewood Lake with Mike Allen

Monday, July 21 @ 6:30 pm:   It’s Connecticut’s largest water body – 11 miles long, 5,000 acres and 46 billion gallons of water. And yet Candlewood Lake is so much more than just a gorgeous recreational asset. It was actually created 100 years ago as a massive hydroelectric generating facility. The lake acts as a […]

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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.