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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America 250: Dr. Michael Hattem, The Many Lives of the Declaration of Independence

Sunday, October 19 @ 2:00 pm:  Join us for the fourth program in our special America 250 in Ridgefield: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence series offered in collaboration with Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. Dr. Michael Hattem will explore both the history and memory of the Declaration of Independence: how independence […]

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Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest

October 18-31: Children ages 4-11 are invited to decorate a mini pumpkin in the likeness of a literary or media character. Prizes will be awarded for most creative, best representation, staff favorite, and best overall. Pumpkin Drop-off is October 18-28. Public voting and staff judging will occur October 29-31. All pumpkins will be displayed in the Lodewick Children’s Library […]

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America 250: Revolutionary Artifacts & the Stories They Tell

Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00 pm: Our America 250 programming continues with a special presentation by Jennifer Matos, Elizabeth Burgess and Christine Pittsley of the Museum of Connecticut History featuring selected objects and artifacts from the Revolutionary Era from the Museum’s collection.  Support for this special America 250 Scholarly Series program is provided by the […]

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ARTalk: The Golden Age of Cartooning in Connecticut with Brian Walker

Sunday, October 26 @ 2:00 pm: Fairfield County was the home for many top cartoonists during the middle of the last century. Most of them worked at home in their studios and sought companionship with their professional peers at local restaurants like Mario’s, across from the Westport train station, purchased their supplies at Max’s on […]

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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.