Join us for an extra-special day of play filled with Halloween fun! 🎃👻 Enjoy all the regular Little Sprouts playtime you love, plus festive extras like snacks, coloring, crafts, and other Halloween-themed activities! 🧡🍪🎨 Want to get in on the trick-or-treat fun? 🍬 Grab a trick-or-treat bag to decorate for just $5 - or get one FREE when you come dressed in costume! 👻🎃
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.
Speedcubing fans in grades 1-6 (and their caregiver) are invited to join others to explore and learn more about combination puzzles and the speedcubing method! Led by local high school student and champion speedcuber, Quinn Maloney, this is a great chance to practice and build speedcubing skills. We ask that a caregiver remain in the area and assist their child with maintaining Library-level volume and interactions with other children. Late arrivals are welcome to join the program until 4:40 pm. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
For students in grades 3-12. Learn strategies and techniques with Scrabble Master Cornelia Guest. No registration required. Please contact Cornelia Guest at corneliasguest@gmail.com with any questions. Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
For families with walkers ages 12-24 months. Join us for fingerplays, movement, music and stories. This weekly storytime emphasizes rhymes and songs geared towards the development of toddlers. This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all attendees should expect to participate. Siblings are welcome! No registration required. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
Join other interested gamers in grades 2-12 to learn the basics of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) from educator Mike Garguilo. If you know the basics, learn strategies and deck-building tips to maximize your own deck. All levels welcome, and it is not necessary to own cards or a complete deck to participate. Registration is required for each session and opens one month before the start of each session. Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:35 pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist. Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
Children ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration. Late arrivals are welcome to join the program until 10:40am. Download a PDF of our Social Story "I Am Going to Storytime!" to help prepare your family to visit the Ridgefield Library for storytime. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
Children in Grades 3-5 join Kristin Quell-Garguilo to make Boo Berry Night Slime! The recipe will be shared and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes that can get sticky and dirty. Registration is required and opens a month prior to the date of the program. Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:35pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist. Preference may be given to Ridgefield Residents as space is limited. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
Non-walking infants ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver are invited to drop into this informal group to network and enjoy baby time together. There will be a short introduction by a member of the library staff before each session. No registration. Siblings are welcome. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
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