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 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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19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship

Saturday, February 28: Scrabble players in grades 1-12 are invited to the 19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship. The format for players is five 50-minute School SCRABBLE games played in teams of two using the official NASPA School SCRABBLE Rules (except for age limits) and the NASPA School Word List (NSWL23) as the lexicon. […]

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Children’s Program Break

March 1 through March 6: There will be no children’s programs March1-6. Children’s Spring Session programs will begin on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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LWVR: Get to Know Your Town

RESCHEDULED: Friday, March 6 @ 11:00 am — The “Get to Know Your Town” presentation with First Selectperson Rudy Marconi has been rescheduled to Friday, March 6 at 11 am in person at the Ridgefield Library. This event is free, in person, open to the public co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield […]

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Ridgefield Folk: The Jacob Jolliff Band

Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00 pm: Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett and others. Currently, his focus is on his own ensemble, The Jacob Jolliff Band—one of the most cutting-edge […]

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