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, January 9 @ 6:00 pm:  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, […]

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BenAnna Band Family Concert

Saturday, January 10 @ 10:30 am:  Families with children of all ages are invited to rock out at the Library with the BenAnna Band! BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children’s band that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities and identities. This family-friendly, interactive concert will give you a chance to […]

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ARTalk: How to Steal a Masterpiece

Sunday, January 11 @ 2:00 pm: Enter the underworld of stolen art as we examine the little-known stories of some of history’s greatest art heists.  This lecture will review some of the most significant art thefts in the last 150 years, while also questioning and discussing how the legitimate art market has piqued the interest […]

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Check Out a Museum Pass

The Library’s Museum Pass Program offers free or discounted admission to premiere educational and cultural institutions in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. Passes are located at the Circulation Desk. They may be borrowed for two nights and are available on a first come, first served basis only (no reservations).  The Museum Pass Program is made […]

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.