Sunday, December 21 @ 1:30 pm: Not a creature was stirring, except for a… chicken?! The Library’s favorite Rooster will be stopping in to spread some holiday cheer! Educators Mike and Kristin will read, tell and sing festive holiday stories with Pistachio, the rooster hatched here at the Ridgefield Library. This is your opportunity to pet and play with Pistachio and create some crafts inspired by our Library rooster. Come laugh, learn and be merry with Pistachio!
The Library is closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.
The Library closes at 3:00 pm on December 31st and is closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Wednesday, December 31 from 11:15 am-12:15 pm: All ages are invited to join us as we count down to 2026 with a balloon drop at Noon! Children are invited to an apple juice toast and a dance party with DJ Miles from Ridgefield’s Bach to Rock in the Bossidy Commons.
Drop-ins welcome, but registration required for refreshments. Register your family here!
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 possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
For more information, call the Circulation Department at 203-438-2282 x202 or email the Circulation Desk.
Join our exceptional team and be a part of our mission-driven organization! Due to a retirement, the Ridgefield Library seeks a detail-oriented team member with strong donor database and communication skills to join our staff as our full-time Development Associate. The Development Associate is responsible for the maintenance of our extensive Bloomerang donor database, including data/gift entry and acknowledgement, maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and accuracy of all donor information, and processing, reconciling and reporting donation transactions. The Development Associate is also a key team member in the planning and execution of fundraising events. The Development Associate reports to the Development Director. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds on wheels.
Relevant educational and/or nonprofit work experience required. Salary range is $53,000-$57,000/year with an attractive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K retirement savings plan with a generous organizational match. This is a full-time position scheduled for 35 hours per week. Schedule will occasionally include an evening or weekend shift. Detailed job description available here. Please email a meaningful cover letter and resume to Laura Zolotorofe, Executive Assistant/Facilities Manager, [email protected] by 5:00pm on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Friday, December 12 @ 6:00pm: 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, learn a new game, borrow a game from our collection to take home, or just observe! If you have a specific game that you are interested in teaching, please let us know so we can put a table aside for you. Larger groups of six or more can also email to request a table be set aside.
All attendees must be 21 or older. Registration is recommended.
Click here to learn more and to register.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:30-11:00 am: Families with children of all ages are invited to join Poppi from Poppi’s Planet on an adventure of mindfulness, imagination and feelings! Poppi explores Social Emotional Learning through her puppet friends, music and movement! Get ready to laugh, and explore all the big and small feelings that make us human! Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as space permits. Register Here!
Thursday, December 11 from 3:00-5:00 pm: Are you Team Huntrix or Saja Boys? All fans are welcome in the Children’s Library to celebrate K-Pop Demon Hunters on this half day of school! Sing along to the score, learn some new dance moves, try Korean snacks, make a K-Pop craft and take photos with your friends. Come in costume and enter our VIP Cosplay Showcase. Register here!
Schedule of Events
3:00-3:30 pm: Singalong & Dance Moves
3:00-3:45 pm: Face Painting
3:00-5:00 pm: Concert Lightstick Craft (with break for Costume Showcase)
3:45-4:15 pm: VIP Costume Showcase
4:00-4:30 pm: Singalong and Dance Moves (Repeat)
4:15 pm-5:00 pm: Button Making
4:30-5:00 pm: Korean Snacks Taste Test
November 26-December 7: There will be no children’s programs November 26 – December 7, 2025. Children’s Winter Session programs will begin on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Saturday, December 27: Want to play in a Pokémon TCG tournament? Gamers in grades 2-12 are invited to play in one of two tournaments: a “Sealed Deck” tournament and a Master’s tournament.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Tournament
1:00-2:30 pm
This is your chance! Join Pokémon Players Club for a double elimination “sealed” deck tournament. Players will be provided pre-constructed decks of equal strength to use during the tournament. All outside cards are NOT permitted to be used during the tournament. This makes it fair for ALL players, showcasing strategy, skill, and luck. Knowledge of how to play the Pokémon TCG game is required for participation. Tournament begins promptly at 1:10 PM, players not present at that time will lose their match. Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishers. Register here!
Pokémon TCG Masters Tournament
2:30-4:00 pm
Have your own Pokémon TCG deck and want to test it against the other Pokémon Masters of Ridgefield? This is your chance! Pokémon Players Club will be hosting an “unlimited format” Pokémon TCG tournament. Bring your deck and battle in a double elimination tournament. Decks/Cards will NOT be available to borrow or use for the tournament. Players are expected to bring their own 60 card deck, in matching sleeves. Decks will be checked and approved by a Pokémon Professor before being allowed to use during the tournament. All cards must be official Pokémon cards and only 4 of a “named card” are allowed. Cards can be from any era of Pokémon. Advanced knowledge of how to play the Pokémon TCG game is required for participation. Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishers. Tournament begins promptly at 2:40 PM, players not present at that time will lose their match. Register here!