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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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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Ridgefield Folk Concert Series: Too Blue

Sunday, November 2 @ 2:00 pm:  The Ridgefield Folk Concert Series returns with Too Blue, who seamlessly blend the genres of bluegrass, swing, Celtic and jazz. Their newest release, Trouble With the Grey, produced and engineered by Bob Harris of Ampersand Records, has received national radio airplay and enthusiastic reviews from Bluegrass Today and Bluegrass […]

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Author Talk: The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Ray Dorsey

Monday, November 3 @ 1:00 pm: Join us in the Main Program Room for a special author event offered in partnership with RVNAhealth’s Parkinson’s Center.  Dr. Ray Dorsey, renowned neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment, will share the latest insights on Parkinson’s disease: why cases are rising, […]

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Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults

Saturday, November 15 @ 2:00 pm:   We’re having a new Jigsaw Puzzle Contest!  Every team will be provided with the same 500-piece puzzle, and the first to finish wins. All will be allowed to finish. To sign up your team, please email Adult Programs Coordinator Lucy Handley with your name, contact information and the number of […]

Digital Services

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.