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.
¡Lotería!” Students in Grades K-5 are invited to play the traditional Mexican card game Lotería, a game similar to Bingo. We'll learn about the cultural significance of the game, practice the Spanish names of characters on the tabla, and win some fun prizes! Registration is required and opens on September 29, 2026. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Join us for a Halloween storytime followed by a costume parade to trick-or-treat around the Library! We provide the goodie bags and goodies, you come dressed to impress! Registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome as space permits. This program is made possible by the generous donations of our patrons.
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.
The Ridgefield Library will be giving out "treats" as part of the Town of Ridgefield's Halloween Walk, between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Stop by on your way through town to show off your costume and get something special from the Library to you!
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.
Looking for a creative and cozy craft club to work on your knitting, crochet, or other yarn crafting project? Students in Grades 3-7 are invited to join us for a relaxed session where you can stitch alongside fellow crafters, share tips, and enjoy good company. Whether you’re starting a new pattern or untangling an old one, our resident expert Kristin Quell-Garguilo will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance. Bring your own materials and projects or borrow some of ours. All skill levels are welcome! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the creative flow. Registration is required and opens one month prior to the program. 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. 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.
Children in Grades K-5 and their families are invited to watch the 2019 movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu rated PG. Run time 1 hour 44 minutes. No registration. Children should be accompanied by an adult. This program is part of the Library’s 2026 Scholarly Series, Whodunits, Locked Rooms & Amateur Sleuths: Investigating the World of Mysteries, sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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.
Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.
Join us to learn how to embroider on a knit beanie on the library's embroidery machines. No embroidery machine experience necessary. All materials will be provided. This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library
Children in Grades K-2 are invited to a yoga and stretching class. We'll get active with some dancing and games before a mindful cooldown. Participants will learn breathing techniques to bring them to a calm and soothing state. Bring your favorite teddy or stuffed animal to practice the yoga poses. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, though we will have extras for anyone who needs them. Registration is required for each session and opens a month before 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. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
For walking toddlers ages 24-36 months and their parent or caregiver. This three-week class includes free play, songs, fingerplays, stories, and activities. Registration is required and is for all three sessions. No Siblings, please. This program is designed for a caregiver and child to interact together one-on-one to best support the two-year-old's developmental stage. 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.
Build a simple straw loom with yarn and make a bracelet, bookmark or belt! This program celebrates Native American Heritage Month and we will discuss Indigenous weaving traditions and cultural practices. Registration is required and opens one month prior to the date of the program. Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:45pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist.
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.
Children entering grades 1-4 enhance their oral reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs from ROAR Ridgefield. Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the library before your session. 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 11:40 am. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist. Ridgefield residents may be given preference for this program. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
All skill levels in grades 3-12 are welcome! Costumes optional. Prizes for all ages including high game and high play, best Halloween word and best costume. No entry fee. Pick up an entry form at the Children's Services Desk starting in October. Entries close Sunday, November 1, 2026. Contact Cornelia Guest for questions at CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
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.
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to learn the basics of Tinkercad and an introduction to 3D printing. Each session will introduce a design and then students will have time to free build. Designs will be printed after the program, and you will be emailed with more information regarding when to pick it up from the library. This program is funded by the Lewis Fund and the Friends of the Ridgefield Library. 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.
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.
This Veterans Day, children in Grades PK-5 are invited to drop-in with a caregiver to make thank you cards for veterans. We'll have supplies and examples of fun card-making techniques for you to try! Leave a card with a special thank you message for a veteran and Children's Staff will deliver the cards to the Danbury Vet Center. No registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult, please. Programs like this are made possible in part by the generosity of our donors.
For walking toddlers ages 24-36 months and their parent or caregiver. This three-week class includes free play, songs, fingerplays, stories, and activities. Registration is required and is for all three sessions. No Siblings, please. This program is designed for a caregiver and child to interact together one-on-one to best support the two-year-old's developmental stage. 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.
Young detectives in Grades K-2 are invited to explore the science behind invisible ink. We’ll mix up two different types of ink and experiment with our own secret messages. Registration is required and opens on October 12, 2026. Due to the nature of this program and popularity, we cannot accept late arrivals after 4:40 pm. At this point your registration will be granted to the next present patron on the waitlist. This program is part of the Library’s 2026 Scholarly Series, Whodunits, Locked Rooms & Amateur Sleuths: Investigating the World of Mysteries, sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for a creative and cozy craft club to work on your knitting, crochet, or other yarn crafting project? Students in Grades 3-7 are invited to join us for a relaxed session where you can stitch alongside fellow crafters, share tips, and enjoy good company. Whether you’re starting a new pattern or untangling an old one, our resident expert Kristin Quell-Garguilo will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance. Bring your own materials and projects or borrow some of ours. All skill levels are welcome! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the creative flow. Registration is required and opens one month prior to the program. 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. 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.
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! 👻🎃
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