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For Thursday, October 22nd, the Children’s Library will be unavailable during the morning hours due to maintenance work happening in…

Support the Library through the Annual Appeal

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The Ridgefield Library invites you to support our 2026-2027 Annual Appeal. Your generosity fuels our mission to provide the Ridgefield…

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Lower Level Entrance Reopened!

The Library’s Lower Level Entrance and outside stairs have been reopened after the area outside the Lower Level Entrance was…

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Poems from CT's Four Corners – May 2026

Join us online as poet Barb Jennes hosts five guest poets whose work represents the quality and diversity of poetry in the Nutmeg State. Poets from CT’s Four Corners is offered on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in Zoom.

America 250 in Ridgefield: Declaration Deep Dive: Peter Moore, Britain and the American Dream

America 250: “Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776

Poems from CT's Four Corners – May 2026

America 250 in Ridgefield: Declaration Deep Dive: Peter Moore, Britain and the American Dream

America 250: “Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776

“Votes for Women”: Suffrage Since 1776, with Sacred Heart University Professors Jennifer McLaughlin and Dr. Kelly MarinonnAmerican women took to…

Digital Collections

Download up to 5 items at once, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and read-along books.

Download up to 5 items a month, choosing from thousands of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, and television.

Watch up to five films a month with unlimited plays on Kanopy kids and The Great Courses.

Children’s eBooks with a read aloud options for beginning readers. No restrictions.

Access ebooks, audiobooks, and digital resources from your library in one app. It makes reading, learning, and discovery seamless and convenient.

The Indie Author Project lets readers discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks by independent authors through their local library.

Explore free digital guides and publications created by Ridgefield Library to help you learn, discover, and explore new topics.

Fiero Code lets you learn coding with fun, project-based lessons, games, and real projects in a gamified online platform for all ages.

Once you have created your account (or have logged in), you will receive an email confirmation of your 72-hour, unlimited access to New York Times Digital.

To enjoy complimentary access you must create an account. Click Log In and Sign Up to create an account with your personal email address, or log in if you already have created an account.

Search over 3,000 U.S. news sources for local news and information, obituaries and more on NewsBank.

Provides trusted local journalism covering government, schools, and community issues that matter to Ridgefield residents.

Delivers local journalism covering government, schools, public safety, and community life in Newtown and surrounding areas.

Provides regional journalism covering local government, schools, public safety, and community issues across western Connecticut.

Delivers local journalism covering government, schools, public safety, and community issues in Norwalk and surrounding Connecticut towns.

Provides local journalism covering town government, schools, public safety, and community life in Wilton, Connecticut.

Educate Station

Ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school.

A kid-safe online world where children read, play games, and explore stories and characters from Scholastic books.

Challenge players worldwide, sharpen your skills, and enjoy chess anytime, anywhere.

Watch your favorite Disney shows, movies, and games anytime, all in one fun, kid-friendly app.

Learn and play with interactive games, books, and videos that make math, reading, and problem-solving fun for kids.

Practice math skills with fun online games, worksheets, and activities for kids of all ages.

Let's do some math

Watch shows, play games, and explore fun learning activities with your favorite Nick Jr. characters.

Learn, play, and explore with safe, educational games, videos, and activities featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters.

Discover, play, and enjoy Nintendo games, demos, and news on your devices anytime, anywhere.

Learn, play, and grow with fun games, videos, and activities featuring beloved Sesame Street characters.

A to Z Databases

Access accurate, up-to-date business and consumer data, mailing lists, and company insights to connect, research, and grow your network with AtoZ Databases.

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A to Z World Food

From appetizers to desserts, learn to cook authentic dishes from every corner of the world with AtoZ World Food’s recipes, tips, and culinary guidance.

ABI/INFORM Collection

Research business, markets, and companies with trusted news and data at your fingertips.

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Academic Search Premier

Search thousands of academic journals, magazines, and newspapers to research, learn, and discover reliable information anytime through EBSCOhost.

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AmericanAncestors.org

Discover your family history with access to genealogical records, historical documents, and expert research tools to explore, learn, and preserve your ancestry.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Explore your family history with billions of historical records, census data, and genealogy resources to trace ancestors, build your tree, and uncover your heritage.

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Biography Reference Bank

Original biographies from H.W. Wilson, including the trusted Biography Index. Covers 500,000 people.

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Biography Reference Center

Over 451,000 biographies from EBSCO, including thousands of narrative biographies not available elsewhere.

Search Database

Connecticut Digital Collections

A digital hub providing access to Connecticut’s historical documents, images, newspapers, and other resources for research, learning, and discovery.

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Connecticut State Library Collections

Explore Connecticut genealogy records, including vital records, censuses, and historical documents to trace family history and uncover your roots.

Search Family History

Consumer Reports

Explore the Consumer Reports database. Search for products, find ratings, recommendations, information on reliability, and buying guides. View the current issue of Consumer Reports magazine.

Search Database

ERIC

Education Resource Information Center contains1.3 million records with 323,000 in full text. 1966 to present.

Search Database

FamilySearch

Access 2B+ digitized records, including 400M images not publicly available outside affiliate libraries. FamilySearch offers free genealogical resources to everyone worldwide.

Search Family History

FDO

A comprehensive database for researching foundations, grants, and nonprofit funding, helping organizations find support and track philanthropy trends. Available only in the Library.

Search Directory

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

A curated resource listing scholarships, fellowships, and grants for students, artists, and professionals seeking financial support for education or projects. Available only in the Library.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

A trusted online encyclopedia offering reliable, easy-to-read articles on a wide range of topics for students, researchers, and curious minds.

Search Database

GreenFILE

Covers environmental science topics such as global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

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GuideStar

A comprehensive database of U.S. nonprofits, providing financials, mission details, and impact data to help donors make informed giving decisions.

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Hartford Courant

Connecticut’s leading news source, delivering local, national, and world news, sports, business, and culture coverage for readers statewide. 1992 to present.

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Hartford Courant Historical

1764-1922* Temporarily reinstated during ongoing CT state budget discussions

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History Reference Center

U.S. and world history: 1,620 reference books, over 150 history journals, biographies, historical documents, photos, maps, and 80 hours of historical video.

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JobNow

JobNow provides help with resume writing, interviewing, and job search, including live online coaching and feedback from experts. Use Resume Lab to submit your resume and receive feedback from a resume expert, usually within one business day.

Job & Career Accelerator

Build and create professional resumes and cover letters and master interviewing and networking techniques. Find detailed information on more than 1,100 occupations along with current job and internship postings. Sign In/Register with your email address and any Connecticut public library card number.

Legal Information Reference Center

Search 225 legal reference sources in full text including Nolo books. Print thousands of state-specific legal forms.

Search Database

Literary Reference Center Plus

Authoritative sources of articles and reference information, brought to you by the Ridgefield Library unless otherwise noted. Have your library card handy for log-in. (EBSCO) Literary research and criticism including drama, and author/playwright biographies.

Search Database

LinkedIn Learning

Online learning platform with 3,400+ video courses on software, business, programming, web dev, creative skills, social media, and more.

MainFILE

Includes more than 12,000 publications, 440,00 images, and 17, 500 company reports.

Search Database

MAS Ultra – School Edition

A powerful research platform offering access to scholarly articles, journals, and databases across disciplines for students, educators, and professionals.

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MasterFILE Premier

Covers all topics. 1,700 magazines, reference books, images and Consumer Reports in full text. 1975 to present.

Search Database

Middle Search Plus

Research for middle school students.

Search Database

Morningstar Investment Research Center

A Morningstar financial research platform offering investment data, stock analysis, mutual fund insights, and portfolio tools for informed money management decisions.

Search Investing Center

MyHeritage Library Edition

Explore 5B+ historical records worldwide—census data, 1.5B family tree profiles, tombstones, yearbooks, and exclusive MyHeritage databases to uncover your family history.

Search Family History

Newspaper Source Plus

Search 860 full text newspapers. Also includes television and radio news transcripts.

Search Database

Primary Search

Full text articles from 70 popular magazines for elementary school research. All articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

Search Magazines

Professional Development Collection

Research for teachers and other educational professionals.

Search Database

Pronunciator

Online language learning program, featuring beginning and advanced modules for 80 languages, plus extensive assistance with learning English for speakers of many languages.

ProQuest News and Newspapers

Search all eight researchIT CT newspapers together: Christian Science Monitor, Harford Courant, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, along with other national newspapers.

Search News and Newspapers

Referencia Latina

Comprehensive research in Spanish. Includes 10 Latin American newspapers, reference books and magazines.

Search Database

ResearchIT CT

ResearchIT CT (formerly iConn) offers free online resources as a service of the Connecticut State Library. Here you will find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public, K12, and academic libraries and their users.

Search Database

Science Reference Source

Search 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.

Search Database

Small Business Reference Center

Information on business management topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business.

Search the Reference Center

Teacher Reference Center

Search 280 education periodicals for teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals.

Search the Reference Center

TOPICsearch

Search more than 50 selected topics such as gun control and abortion rights. Covers social, political, economic, scientific and other popular classroom discussion topics.

Value Line Investment Survey

Investment research information and market trends. Current and historical data, and expert forecasts. Check the status of stocks, mutual funds and other securities.

Download up to 5 items at once, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and read-along books.

Download up to 5 items a month, choosing from thousands of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, and television.

Watch up to five films a month with unlimited plays on Kanopy kids and The Great Courses.

Children’s eBooks with a read aloud options for beginning readers. No restrictions.

Access ebooks, audiobooks, and digital resources from your library in one app. It makes reading, learning, and discovery seamless and convenient.

The Indie Author Project lets readers discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks by independent authors through their local library.

Explore free digital guides and publications created by Ridgefield Library to help you learn, discover, and explore new topics.

Fiero Code lets you learn coding with fun, project-based lessons, games, and real projects in a gamified online platform for all ages.

Once you have created your account (or have logged in), you will receive an email confirmation of your 72-hour, unlimited access to New York Times Digital.

To enjoy complimentary access you must create an account. Click Log In and Sign Up to create an account with your personal email address, or log in if you already have created an account.

Search over 3,000 U.S. news sources for local news and information, obituaries and more on NewsBank.

Provides trusted local journalism covering government, schools, and community issues that matter to Ridgefield residents.

Delivers local journalism covering government, schools, public safety, and community life in Newtown and surrounding areas.

Provides regional journalism covering local government, schools, public safety, and community issues across western Connecticut.

Delivers local journalism covering government, schools, public safety, and community issues in Norwalk and surrounding Connecticut towns.

Provides local journalism covering town government, schools, public safety, and community life in Wilton, Connecticut.

Educate Station

Ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school.

A kid-safe online world where children read, play games, and explore stories and characters from Scholastic books.

Challenge players worldwide, sharpen your skills, and enjoy chess anytime, anywhere.

Watch your favorite Disney shows, movies, and games anytime, all in one fun, kid-friendly app.

Learn and play with interactive games, books, and videos that make math, reading, and problem-solving fun for kids.

Practice math skills with fun online games, worksheets, and activities for kids of all ages.

Let's do some math

Watch shows, play games, and explore fun learning activities with your favorite Nick Jr. characters.

Learn, play, and explore with safe, educational games, videos, and activities featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters.

Discover, play, and enjoy Nintendo games, demos, and news on your devices anytime, anywhere.

Learn, play, and grow with fun games, videos, and activities featuring beloved Sesame Street characters.

A to Z Databases

Access accurate, up-to-date business and consumer data, mailing lists, and company insights to connect, research, and grow your network with AtoZ Databases.

Search Database

A to Z World Food

From appetizers to desserts, learn to cook authentic dishes from every corner of the world with AtoZ World Food’s recipes, tips, and culinary guidance.

ABI/INFORM Collection

Research business, markets, and companies with trusted news and data at your fingertips.

Search Collection

Academic Search Premier

Search thousands of academic journals, magazines, and newspapers to research, learn, and discover reliable information anytime through EBSCOhost.

Search Database

AmericanAncestors.org

Discover your family history with access to genealogical records, historical documents, and expert research tools to explore, learn, and preserve your ancestry.

Search Family History

Ancestry Library Edition

Explore your family history with billions of historical records, census data, and genealogy resources to trace ancestors, build your tree, and uncover your heritage.

Search Family History

Biography Reference Bank

Original biographies from H.W. Wilson, including the trusted Biography Index. Covers 500,000 people.

Search Database

Biography Reference Center

Over 451,000 biographies from EBSCO, including thousands of narrative biographies not available elsewhere.

Search Database

Connecticut Digital Collections

A digital hub providing access to Connecticut’s historical documents, images, newspapers, and other resources for research, learning, and discovery.

Search Digital Collections

Connecticut State Library Collections

Explore Connecticut genealogy records, including vital records, censuses, and historical documents to trace family history and uncover your roots.

Search Family History

Consumer Reports

Explore the Consumer Reports database. Search for products, find ratings, recommendations, information on reliability, and buying guides. View the current issue of Consumer Reports magazine.

Search Database

ERIC

Education Resource Information Center contains1.3 million records with 323,000 in full text. 1966 to present.

Search Database

FamilySearch

Access 2B+ digitized records, including 400M images not publicly available outside affiliate libraries. FamilySearch offers free genealogical resources to everyone worldwide.

Search Family History

FDO

A comprehensive database for researching foundations, grants, and nonprofit funding, helping organizations find support and track philanthropy trends. Available only in the Library.

Search Directory

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

A curated resource listing scholarships, fellowships, and grants for students, artists, and professionals seeking financial support for education or projects. Available only in the Library.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

A trusted online encyclopedia offering reliable, easy-to-read articles on a wide range of topics for students, researchers, and curious minds.

Search Database

GreenFILE

Covers environmental science topics such as global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

Search Database

GuideStar

A comprehensive database of U.S. nonprofits, providing financials, mission details, and impact data to help donors make informed giving decisions.

Search Database

Hartford Courant

Connecticut’s leading news source, delivering local, national, and world news, sports, business, and culture coverage for readers statewide. 1992 to present.

Search Database

Hartford Courant Historical

1764-1922* Temporarily reinstated during ongoing CT state budget discussions

Search Database

History Reference Center

U.S. and world history: 1,620 reference books, over 150 history journals, biographies, historical documents, photos, maps, and 80 hours of historical video.

Search Database

JobNow

JobNow provides help with resume writing, interviewing, and job search, including live online coaching and feedback from experts. Use Resume Lab to submit your resume and receive feedback from a resume expert, usually within one business day.

Job & Career Accelerator

Build and create professional resumes and cover letters and master interviewing and networking techniques. Find detailed information on more than 1,100 occupations along with current job and internship postings. Sign In/Register with your email address and any Connecticut public library card number.

Legal Information Reference Center

Search 225 legal reference sources in full text including Nolo books. Print thousands of state-specific legal forms.

Search Database

Literary Reference Center Plus

Authoritative sources of articles and reference information, brought to you by the Ridgefield Library unless otherwise noted. Have your library card handy for log-in. (EBSCO) Literary research and criticism including drama, and author/playwright biographies.

Search Database

LinkedIn Learning

Online learning platform with 3,400+ video courses on software, business, programming, web dev, creative skills, social media, and more.

MainFILE

Includes more than 12,000 publications, 440,00 images, and 17, 500 company reports.

Search Database

MAS Ultra – School Edition

A powerful research platform offering access to scholarly articles, journals, and databases across disciplines for students, educators, and professionals.

Search Database

MasterFILE Premier

Covers all topics. 1,700 magazines, reference books, images and Consumer Reports in full text. 1975 to present.

Search Database

Middle Search Plus

Research for middle school students.

Search Database

Morningstar Investment Research Center

A Morningstar financial research platform offering investment data, stock analysis, mutual fund insights, and portfolio tools for informed money management decisions.

Search Investing Center

MyHeritage Library Edition

Explore 5B+ historical records worldwide—census data, 1.5B family tree profiles, tombstones, yearbooks, and exclusive MyHeritage databases to uncover your family history.

Search Family History

Newspaper Source Plus

Search 860 full text newspapers. Also includes television and radio news transcripts.

Search Database

Primary Search

Full text articles from 70 popular magazines for elementary school research. All articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).

Search Magazines

Professional Development Collection

Research for teachers and other educational professionals.

Search Database

Pronunciator

Online language learning program, featuring beginning and advanced modules for 80 languages, plus extensive assistance with learning English for speakers of many languages.

ProQuest News and Newspapers

Search all eight researchIT CT newspapers together: Christian Science Monitor, Harford Courant, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, along with other national newspapers.

Search News and Newspapers

Referencia Latina

Comprehensive research in Spanish. Includes 10 Latin American newspapers, reference books and magazines.

Search Database

ResearchIT CT

ResearchIT CT (formerly iConn) offers free online resources as a service of the Connecticut State Library. Here you will find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public, K12, and academic libraries and their users.

Search Database

Science Reference Source

Search 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.

Search Database

Small Business Reference Center

Information on business management topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business.

Search the Reference Center

Teacher Reference Center

Search 280 education periodicals for teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals.

Search the Reference Center

TOPICsearch

Search more than 50 selected topics such as gun control and abortion rights. Covers social, political, economic, scientific and other popular classroom discussion topics.

Value Line Investment Survey

Investment research information and market trends. Current and historical data, and expert forecasts. Check the status of stocks, mutual funds and other securities.

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