Thursday, July 25th @ 6:00pm: Come join us, and a local group of square dancers, and experience the joy of one of America’s oldest traditions! During this free session you will be introduced to a number of basic dance steps and will be dancing in a square within ten minutes. By the end of the evening you will be enjoying your newly acquired skill as you comfortably dance to contemporary music. Dress is casual. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome. No experience is necessary, as it is quite easy to learn. It is simply walking to music. Smiles are guaranteed!
Click here to learn more and register.
Through August 23, 2024: Walk around Downtown Ridgefield and read “Once Upon a Book” by Grace Lin and Kate Messner, while also getting some exercise and visiting town. Pick up a handout at the Children’s Services Desk or download one here to participate and finish the puzzle to earn a rubber duckie! Use the map to visit all 21 stops in numerical order to read this year’s picturebook “Once Upon a Book” by Grace Lin and Kate Messner. Instead of turning the page, you will walk to the next stop! As you visit each location, read the story together, read and talk about the questions on each poster and solve the puzzle on the back. Enter your answer in your Beanstack account to earn your prize! The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
The Library’s Museum Pass Program offers free or discounted admission to over 20 premiere educational and cultural institutions in Connecticut 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.
Did you know? The Ridgefield Library offers these special services for our patrons:
Book-A-Librarian
The Adult Services Department now offers one-on-one appointments where staff can offer specialized assistance on a variety of topics. Some of these topics include, but are not limited to: technology assistance on cellphones, laptops and tablets; tutorials on how to use our databases or conduct genealogy searches; assistance with downloadable materials and tours of the library spaces for new patrons.
Notary Services
To be an accessible and inclusive resource for all in the community, the Ridgefield Library is now offering Notary Services. This includes, but will not be limited to, witnessing signatures on documents, administering oaths and other services. This service is subject to staff availability. There is a $5 fee for each notarization and two forms of ID are required to perform notary services.
Private Study Rooms
The Library has six private study rooms where individuals can work alone or collaboratively with others. Rooms are available on the Main and Upper levels and can accommodate 4-6 people. Rooms are available on a walk-in basis and for advanced reservation with 24-hours notice.
Proctoring Services
In fulfillment of its mission to be a source of support for lifelong learning, the Ridgefield Library offers proctoring for tests and examinations. Exams are proctored by the Adult Services Department during regular library hours, Monday through Saturday, and appointments are subject to staff availability.
To learn more about these services or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Adult Services Department, either by calling (203) 438-2282 ext. 201 or emailing [email protected]
Friday, July 12th @ 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! Library staff will be on hand to facilitate a variety of games. 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 6 or more can also email to request a table be set aside.
All attendees must be 21 or older. Registration is recommended.
Tuesday, July 9th @ 1:00pm: The Ridgefield Commission on Aging and the Ridgefield Library will continue their monthly Senior Voices series with a special look at the programs and services available at the Library for Ridgefield seniors. Library Director Brenda McKinley and Head of Adult Services Rita Covelli will provide an overview of the wealth of resources available at the Library, with a closer look at services in the Donofrio Family Technology Center presented by Technology/Innovation Librarian Kathy Pickle, and a review of online offerings by Senior Adult Services Librarian Christie Mitchell. There will be time for Q & A after the presentation. Senior Voices is a free event and hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person or register to attend via Zoom through the Library. Participants are invited to enjoy light refreshments and conversation following the program.
This is a hybrid program which can be attended in person or as a webinar.
Tuesday, July 2nd @ 4:00pm: Teens who are rising grades 6-12 are invited to meet up in front of the Library, then go across the street to Ballard Park to clean up any trash, dropped items, etc. We will provide trash bags and gloves. Teens will get volunteer hours for attending this program.
Please wear closed-toed shoes, and, if it is sunny, sunscreen and a hat. We also encourage you to bring a water bottle.
Click here for more information and to register.
Monday, July 1st from 11:00am to 3:00pm: Lyme Connection, an organization that’s served Ridgefield for over 20 years, will be in the Main Lobby of the Library to give out Tick Kits – and lots of info about tick-borne illnesses. Learn how to enjoy all the great outdoor activities Ridgefield has to offer, while keeping yourself and your family safe from tick-borne disease!
Wednesday, June 26th @ 6:00pm: Families with children of all ages are invited to a comedy magic show! Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster and storyteller who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over thirty years. His magic show is a comedy show that uses lots of audience participation. YOU are the stars of the show because you help to make the magic happen. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.
This activity is part of the Ridgefield Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Friday, June 21st: Ridgefield is joining over 1,000 cities worldwide for Make Music Day, a live, free, all-day musical celebration. Come join the fun! Performances on the Library Lawn will be held from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
Scheduled activities and performers on the Library Lawn:
Community Karaoke — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
ACT of CT “Pop Up” Youth Choir — 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Charlotte Roth — 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Richard Zhuang & Maxim Curt — 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PJ Giovanniello — 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Four Horsemen Songwriters — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Elza Libhart — 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Performances on the Library Lawn will be canceled in case of rain.