Ridgefield Library

Wednesday, June 11 @ 1:00 pm:  The Alzheimer’s Association offers a range of caregiver skill-building courses, which aim to help caregivers feel more prepared to handle the challenges that come with caring for someone living with dementia.

Sunday, June 8th @ 2:00 pm:  Led by two time Grammy nominated guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack presents an exciting, updated interpretation of the hot swing sound of Django Reinhardt, coupled with Doug’s own unique and highly entertaining style of playing and singing. The concerts for the 2025 season will focus on celebrating the musical legacy of Django Reinhardt. Drawing from Django’s extensive recorded library as well as material from La Pompe Attack’s last two releases, these shows are hot jazz of the highest order. Joined by a group of virtuosic performers including saxophonist Albert Rivera, drummer Ian Carroll, and bassist Michael Goetz, La Pompe Attack always delivers an exciting show guaranteed to wow any audience!

The Ridgefield Folk Concert Series is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Click here for more information and to register.

Saturday, June 7: Join us to celebrate Ridgefield’s own Maurice Sendak with a birthday celebration!

Wild Things Family Storytime from 10:30-11:00 am: For families with children of all ages. Celebrate Maurice Sendak’s birthday by joining Ms. Kathleen for an all-age Wild Rumpus. We’ll stomp, sing and read together! Stay for a chance to take a photo with a Wild Thing mascot and practice your roars together! Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as space permits. 

Wild Thing Photo Op from 11:00-11:30 am: For children of all ages. Roar your terrible roars and show your terrible claws while taking a photo with a Wild Thing! Our costumed mascot character will be on hand for a meet & greet immediately following our Storytime to celebrate Maurice Sendak’s birthday. No registration required.

Collaborative Cardboard Cake Art from 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Let’s create a wild Birthday Cake! Children in PK-2nd grade are invited to contribute to this collaborative art project in honor of Maurice Sendak’s Birthday! We’ll explore multiple mediums and materials in this sensory art project alongside Rosie Snow Voulgaris of Pop Art! Kids. (Registration is now full.)

Wild Things Theatre from 2:00-3:00 pm: Students in Grades K-5 are invited to join Theatre Director Jacquie Militano and members of the RHS Theatre Department as we celebrate Maurice Sendak’s birthday by bringing Where the Wild Things Are to life in a theatrical presentation! Every student will have a chance to contribute to the story with the guidance of RHS actors. (Registration is now full.)

Tuesday, June 10 from 4:00-6:00 pm: Celebrate Maurice Sendak’s birthday by making your own “fantasy sketches.” We’ll provide music, paper and pencils – you provide the imagination! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all activities. For grades K-5.

Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.

Thursday, June 5 @ 7:00 pm:  Join Ridgefielder Randy Becker for the launch of his new book, Perryburg: An Autobiography of a City, an urban, mosaic history of a Rust Belt city. Not a bland recitation of dates and facts, but rather an engaging weaving of lives, Perryburg engages the reader with people and lives that might feel real, familiar, and personal. Becker will be interviewed by Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, who calls Perryburg “a grand read.”

Becker is a retired Unitarian Minister turned writer who has also penned The Venice Stories, Reclaiming the Soul of Your Faith and It’s Always the Little Things.

Our partner Books on the Common will have copies for sale and signing.

Click here for more information and to register.

June 1-6, 2025: There will be no children’s storytimes or programs from Sunday, June 1-Friday, June 6, 2025. Summer Session programs begin on Saturday, June 7. Visit our events and program calendar for the full selection of upcoming programs.

June 18-August 23: Level Up with Your Library and register for this year’s Summer Reading Program. All ages–children, teen and adults are invited to register starting June 1, 2025. Children and teens read each day to earn reading rewards, tickets for raffles, and badges. Children and teens can register on Beanstack and adults can register by visiting the Adult Services Desk.

Thursday, May 29 @ 7:30 pm:  Two-time Mountain Racing World Champion Grayson Murphy will be coming to the Ridgefield Library to talk about “Summits and Setbacks: My Mountain of Balance.” As a professional runner for Saucony, Grayson competes on the road, track, and trails, and will be discussing her experience balancing professional athletics and other aspects of her life. The talk will begin at 7:30 pm  with a Meet & Greet to follow!

Interested in a trail run? Meet us at Aldrich Park at 5:30 pm on Thursday for a 3-4 mile run through the trails as Grayson discusses how her tactics for trail racing differ from road racing.

Offered in partnership with CT Run Co. as part of Noreen L. Papa: Mothers Live Your Life programming.

Click here for more information and to register.

Wednesday, May 28 @ 5:30 pm: The Ridgefield ECDC (Economic & Community Development Commission) and the Ridgefield Library are hosting the first networking event for working professionals at Nod Hill Brewery at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 28th. Ridgefield Connect will be held quarterly, rotate around town, and center around an engaging speaker or business. 

Post-pandemic, many people now work from home multiple days a week and may not be able to network with colleagues as they did in the past. These events – for all working professionals but targeted at remote workers specifically — offer the opportunity to get out of the house and meet peers and colleagues while listening to an interesting speaker about topics that may not be mainstream or what you would hear in corporate settings.

The Nod Hill brewmasters and owners will share their unique insights into the business, from how they got started to their brewing process, recipe selection, and even how they come up with the names for their beers. It’s all Made in Ridgefield!

When: 5:30–7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28th at Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Highway (Rte. 7), Ridgefield

• 5:30-6:00 PM — Networking
• 6:00-7:00 PM — Intro by ECDC and talk by Brewmasters
• 7:00-7:30 PM — Networking 

Cost: The ECDC is covering the cost of food and the first beer, making this an excellent opportunity to network and learn, all for free.

The mission of Ridgefield’s Economic & Community Development Commission is to support orderly and planned economic development in keeping with the character of the town. A productive and prosperous community stems from creating a viable economic and residential foundation. 

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Tuesday, June 3 @ 7:00 pm:  Join us for a lively conversation about the picture book artform with contemporary author-illustrators Junjun Chen, Marianna Coppo, Rob Dunlavey, and Gracey Zhang. The Maurice Sendak Foundation‘s 2025 Fellows will share their experiences creating within the picture book form and their processes for pairing words and art. The evening will be moderated by 2015 Sendak Fellow and Fellowship Coordinator Doug Salati. A Q&A session and book signing will conclude the evening. A selection of the Fellows’ books will be available for purchase through our partner Books on the Common. 

Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm:   Join us for a “night of spies” as authors Suzanne Nelson and Michelle Young discuss their new books about women in WWII.