Ridgefield Library

Tuesday, September 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:  The Library is pleased to co-sponsor this annual voter registration drive with the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield (LWVR). If you know someone who is new to the community or a Ridgefield resident who needs to change their address, name or party affiliation, tell them to stop by the Library and the League will be happy to help. No registration is required, just come to the LWVR table in the Library’s Main Lobby.

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]

Tuesday, September 10th @ 1:00 pm:  Seniors – protect yourselves and your money from scams and crimes. The Commission on Aging and the Ridgefield Library will host a talk by Detective Victoria Ryan of the Ridgefield Police Department.   Detective Ryan encourages everyone, particularly seniors, to be vigilant at all times regarding scams and fraudulent activity. In particular, Detective Ryan will address:

• Computer scams classified as: romance scams, grandparents scams, pop-up scams, phone scams and email and text scams
• Utilities scams

Detective Ryan will also talk about commonly seen local crimes such as mail and car theft. There have also been some local incidents of pickpocketing.

We will learn to be aware, and how to spot and report scams.

Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission on Aging at [email protected]

Please click here to register to attend.

Thursday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm:   As the opening keynote for our fall Scholarly Series, The Curious Mind: Exploration and Discovery, join us for an evening with Rudy L. Ruggles, Jr., Scientist, Philanthropist, Explorer, National Security Expert and Inventor. Rudy will share the role curiosity has played in his career that has had him at the forefront of national security affairs, high-speed computing and international strategic relations. Through curiosity and a love of lifelong learning, Rudy will share how asking the question, Is it stimulating, rewarding and worthy? has taken him to the ends of the earth.

Saturday, September 7th @ 10:30 am:   Dance and sing along with Robert the Guitar Guy in this musical program featuring traditional favorites and contemporary songs. This program is best for children 5 and under.  Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits. 

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.

Friday, August 23rd @ 2:00 pm:   Tall Poppy String Band is a new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Morgan Harris and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. Drawing from the deep well of American string band music, Tall Poppy String Band approaches tradition with playful curiosity; each performance more a discussion than a statement. Whether they’re chasing the elusive downbeat of a source recording, playing with the pronouns in a bluegrass standard, or challenging the assumed roles of their instruments, Tall Poppy String Band endeavors to prove that tradition is still being written.

June 21-August 23, 2024: Registration for the 2024 Summer Reading Program is now open! Readers of all ages-adults, teens, children and families-can register online via the Beanstack website or download the Beanstack app onto a smart device. Children are challenged to read 20 (teens and adults for 30) minutes a day to earn digital badges, reading rewards, brags tags and/or raffle tickets. Participants are also invited to complete activities to earn badges and raffle tickets towards prizes. Join us for a kick off celebration on June 21 with Bryson Lang the Juggling Comedian and a Bubble Dance Party on the front lawn. You can also pick up a map for the 4th annual Storywalk (TM) downtown.

Visit https://libguides.ridgefieldlibrary.org/SRP/home for more information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program including booklists, activities, programs and events for all ages. Summer Reading is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Tuesday, August 20th @ 7:00 pm:  One unidentified skeleton. Three missing men. A village full of secrets. The best-selling author of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna discusses her sparkling new novel about a young American woman turned amateur detective in a small village in Southern Italy.

Saturday, August 17th:  Join us for a day of all-age fandom fun! Enter our adventure-themed con dressed as your favorite character and enter our costume/cosplay contest, visit the Temporary Tattoo Parlor, explore Pokemon, create your own superhero slime, learn how to play Disney’s Lorcana, explore you emotions in our Inside Out Room, or feast on the delight of the Willy Wonka immersive experience. Teens can participate in a chocolate tasting, have a hand decorated with henna, make crafts and photo ops! DJ Miles from Bach to Rock will bring the atmosphere to our Fandom Raffles and photo ops, our library-wide scavenger hunt, and a special Friends Booksale! There will be giveaways, raffles, contests, prizes and more!

Children’s programs run from 10:00 am-1:00 pm, teen and adult programs from 1:00-4:00 pm, and and Adults 18+ Trivia Lounge from 4:00-6:00 pm.