Programs & Events
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
Saturday, Jun. 3, 7-11 pm
Celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary at the Ridgewood Country Club with clams, cocktails, and a preview of our renovation.
Purchase tickets here:
ridgewoodlibraryfoundation.org/event-details/2023-clambake
Information & questions: RidgewoodLibraryFoundation@gmail.com
Purchase tickets here:
ridgewoodlibraryfoundation.org/event-details/2023-clambake
Information & questions: RidgewoodLibraryFoundation@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 31, 4pm
Please register ONE Guadi class.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up.
Masks encouraged
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up.
Masks encouraged
Wednesday, May 31, 4-5pm (Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 4-5 pm)
Tech guru Mr. Charles presents weekly STEAM classes to expand your mind. For teens in 6-12 grade ONLY.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, May 31, 7-8pm
Do you love true crime? Join us (virtually) on the last Wednesday of the month as we discuss our latest selection. For our May meeting we will be discussing Furious Hours by Casey Cep. Books are available from the Circulation Desk. Zoom link will be emailed on the day of the meeting. For more information please contact rplcraftedcrimes@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 31, 7-8:45 pm
The consequences of deer overpopulation in NJ are obvious: collisions between deer and drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians; deforestation; chronic wasting disease affecting deer; lyme disease in people and animals; heavy farming losses, and other negative effects.
Our panelists will share their expertise in animal management, entomology, and human health. Please bring your questions and/or type them below.
Dawn Cetrulo, Director, Village of Ridgewood Health Department
Matthew Bickerton, Entomologist, Bergen County Office Of Environmental Health
Carol Tyler, Animal Control Officer, Tyco Animal Control Services (services Ridgewood)
Moderator: Pam Perron, Village of Ridgewood Deputy Mayor
Presented by the Village of Ridgewood, Green Ridgewood, and Ridgewood Public Library.
More information: Larissa Brookes, (201) 670-5600, x137.
Our panelists will share their expertise in animal management, entomology, and human health. Please bring your questions and/or type them below.
Dawn Cetrulo, Director, Village of Ridgewood Health Department
Matthew Bickerton, Entomologist, Bergen County Office Of Environmental Health
Carol Tyler, Animal Control Officer, Tyco Animal Control Services (services Ridgewood)
Moderator: Pam Perron, Village of Ridgewood Deputy Mayor
Presented by the Village of Ridgewood, Green Ridgewood, and Ridgewood Public Library.
More information: Larissa Brookes, (201) 670-5600, x137.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 10:30am
Join us for stories and songs.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 11am-12pm (Thursdays, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sept 8, 11am-12pm)
1st Thursday of the Month, 11am-12pm
Monthly discussion of popular fiction. With Library Director Lorri Steinbacher
Thurs, June 1: Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Thurs, July 6: The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald
Thurs, Aug 3: Should We Stay or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver
Thurs, Sept 8: The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Questions? Please contact Lorri:
LSteinbacher@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Monthly discussion of popular fiction. With Library Director Lorri Steinbacher
Thurs, June 1: Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Thurs, July 6: The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald
Thurs, Aug 3: Should We Stay or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver
Thurs, Sept 8: The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Questions? Please contact Lorri:
LSteinbacher@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Thursday, Jun. 1, 4:00PM
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a 15-minute in-person private sitting with the animal.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 4:15PM
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a 15-minute in-person private sitting with the animal.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 4:30PM
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a 15-minute in-person private sitting with the animal.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 4:45PM
For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog. Pre-readers must be able to explain the events happening in a story book, even if they are unable to read the words. The child will have a 15-minute in-person private sitting with the animal.
Thursday, Jun. 1, 6:30-8:30pm
Come for refreshments, puzzles, and a sneak peak at the many prizes you could win during this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. Plus, decorate your own puzzle piece for our community art project
Friday, Jun. 2, 1-3 pm
Bring us your tech questions and problems -- library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues -- and we will work with you to solve them. Sessions are limiteed to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month.
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Please call 201-670-5600 x130 or email to reserve a time slot.
If you can't make these sessions or need more time, please ask about our one-on-one sessions.
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Please call 201-670-5600 x130 or email to reserve a time slot.
If you can't make these sessions or need more time, please ask about our one-on-one sessions.
Friday, Jun. 2, 4pm (Fridays, June 2, July 7 and August 4, 4pm)
Crafters unite! Stop by the library and pick up a DIY Teen Take Out Kit. Available while supplies last. New kits available on June 2, July 7 and August 4.
- June 2: Dragon Haku Ornament
- July 7: Pressed Flower Lanterns
- August 4: Mermaid Bookmark
Friday, Jun. 2, 4-5pm
Receive training on volunteer opportunities available for the summer. Orientations are mandatory and an hour long for NEW applicants. Returning volunteers, please email the Teen Department at teens@ridgewoodlibrary.org. Applications and forms will be available after orientations.
For teens in 6-12 grade ONLY, who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
For teens in 6-12 grade ONLY, who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Saturday, Jun. 3, 10:30am
Join us for stories and songs.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
Monday, Jun. 5, 10:30am
Bend, breathe and stretch together with certified yoga instructor, Simmy
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2-5 with adult
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2-5 with adult
Monday, Jun. 5, 4pm
Please register ONE Guadi class.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up.
Masks encouraged
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up.
Masks encouraged
Monday, Jun. 5, 7:00PM
Treat yo-self to a night out with us! We're hosting Parks & Recreation trivia at Park West Tavern on Monday, June 5, 7pm. Ages 18 & up, no more than 6 players per team.
Tuesday, Jun. 6, 11 am-1 pm
Bring us your tech questions and problems -- library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues -- and we will work with you to solve them. Sessions are limiteed to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month.
.
Please call 201-670-5600 x130 or email to reserve a time slot.
If you can't make these sessions or need more time, please ask about our one-on-one sessions.
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Please call 201-670-5600 x130 or email to reserve a time slot.
If you can't make these sessions or need more time, please ask about our one-on-one sessions.