Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate loving relationships between grandparents, parents, and children in this special author event with Stefanie Foster Brown, Kate Hosford and Julie Leung. Cuddle up with your family for storytime with the authors, then craft a unique memento together to bring home and share - just in time for the holidays! Grandparents and siblings are welcome! Registration is required and opens on October 14, 2026. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors. Stefanie Foster Brown is a debut author local to Fairfield County. Her book, My Heart Speaks Kriolu (Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster), is a 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Writer Honor Book. She is a former school psychologist with several forthcoming books that explore topics of family, love, and connection. Kate Hosford is the author of seven picture books and two poetry collections, garnering awards such as an American Library Association Notable Book, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Junior Library Guild selection, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She is also a graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts where she earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her most recent book, You and I are Stars and Night, (Simon & Schuster), came out this year. Kate lives in Brooklyn, NY with her family. Julie Leung is an award-winning author of numerous children’s books. Her picture book, The Truth About Dragons is a 2024 Caldecott Honor and winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. By day, she works in book publishing. She was raised in the sleepy suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, though it may be more accurate to say she grew up in Oz and came of age in Middle-earth.
storytimeFREERidgefield Library · Ridgefield
Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
outdoorFREERidgefield Library · Ridgefield
Families with children of all ages are invited to join Rose Crisci of Blue Moon Raptors and four of their bird ambassadors to learn about raptors in autumn. Blue Moon Raptors was founded in 2011 with the goal of rehabilitating ill, injured and orphaned birds of prey and returning them to their natural environment. Their educational programs promote the protection of wildlife and our environment for future generations. Registration is required and opens on September 17, 2026. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
languageFREERidgefield Library · Ridgefield
Children in PreK-Grade 2 and their caregivers are invited to learn some beginning Mandarin with song, play, activities and stories. Ms. May, who is a Chinese teacher at Thistle Waithe Learning Center in South Salem, will lead families in an engaging language program to encourage and promote learning a second language. Registration is required for each session and opens a month prior to the program date. Programs like this are supported by the generous donations of our patrons.
storytimeFREERidgefield Library · Ridgefield
Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attendees should expect to participate. No registration required. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
storytimeThe Great Story Kids Cafe · Ridgefield
Welcome to The Great Story Kids Cafe, an enchanting indoor playground where every visit is a new adventure waiting to unfold. With a myriad of themed zones to explore, children of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity, curiosity, and boundless energy.
storytimeThe Great Story Kids Cafe · Ridgefield
Welcome to The Great Story Kids Cafe, an enchanting indoor playground where every visit is a new adventure waiting to unfold. With a myriad of themed zones to explore, children of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity, curiosity, and boundless energy.
FREERidgefield Public Library · Ridgefield
Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and play for children 0-18 months and their caregivers NOTE: If you are registering more than one child you must add them as a guest as the system allows for only one registration per email address.
FREERidgefield Public Library · Ridgefield
Let's make some Halloween snacks and listen to some Halloween stories! Disclaimers: Foods prepared in this program may contain common allergens (including wheat, dairy, eggs, and soy), and we cannot guarantee that any items are free from cross-contact with allergens.