Join us for stories and songs. 
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
 

Bring your broken belongings and work with one of our volunteer repair coaches to get them back in action. Repair types accepted: wood furniture and frames, toasters, lamps, bicycles, clothing, jewelry, dull knives, watches needing batteries,* and more. We'll have a glue table with adhesives for ceramics, metals, plastic, and wood, plus clamps to hold your item together while the glue cures.
Email or call Larissa -- (201) 670-5600, ext. 2137 -- with questions OR if you'd like to volunteer in any capacity. You do not have to be a repair expert!
Everyone is welcome. Meets in auditorium.
 
*For watch repairs, bring the replacement band; small donation for batteries is appreciated. Sponsored by Friends of the Ridgewood Library.

1960's classics and beyond! 

Seating is first come, first served.

Join us for Baby & Me 5 week session. 
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders
Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session
Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class

Join us for PreK Story & Craft 5 week session. Listen to stories and create a craft.
Registration required. 
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up 
Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session
Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class

Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration.
This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possible an opportunity to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library .

Read a book and work together on a Lego challenge with one of our teen volunteers. Please specify grade upon registration.
This program is open to Ridgewood Library cardholders only; grade 1-3. Kindly limit visits to once every 2 weeks to allow as many children as possible an opportunity to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library .

Bolger Heritage Center, 2nd floor of the Ridgewood Public Library.  No RSVP required.  The GSBC is offering Drop-In Genealogy before its in-person General Meetings.  GSBC Member(s) will be available to answer questions and make suggestions for furthering your research.  If your questions require a specialist or in-depth help, we'll help you make a plan for getting an answer with a GSBC Genealogy Consultant.  All are welcome to the Drop-In...and to the General Meeting following.   Sponsored by Genealogical Society of Bergen County.

Let’s go to the library, swap manly stories, and make waffles -- all while watching Shrek! (PG, 2001, 1h 30m). Menu will include fresh ear wax (caramel & marshmallow), waffles with fixings, and swamp juice to wash it all down. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Monday, April 29, 7:00 PM.  GSBC General Meeting.  In-person at the Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, open to members and non-members.  "More Stories from Ellis Island: Those Who Were Held."  Speaker:  Fred J. Voss.

From 1892 to 1954, more than 12.5 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island. Coming from all corners of the world, these souls—whom nearly 40% of Americans can call "family"—left behind possessions and family to reinvent themselves in America. Most were processed through Ellis Island without incident. But some immigrants found themselves detained due to mental or physical illness, because their paperwork was not in order, or because those who were due to receive them did not show. What kind of stories could they tell? Sponsored by Genealogical Society of Bergen County.

GSBC General Meeting. 
RPL Auditorium; open to members and non-members. 

Speaker: Fred J. Voss
From 1892 to 1954, more than 12.5 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island. Coming from all corners of the world, these souls—whom nearly 40% of Americans can call "family"—left behind possessions and family to reinvent themselves in America. Most were processed through Ellis Island without incident. But some immigrants found themselves detained due to mental or physical illness, because their paperwork was not in order, or because those who were due to receive them did not show. What kind of stories could they tell?

Questions?   contact@njgsbc.org Sponsored by Genealogical Society of Bergen County.

Practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while learning about customs, culture, current events, traditions, and more.
Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate. Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required.
Payment due prior to first class.
Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11 am for 8 weeks
Questions to vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org

Join us for Tales for Tykes 5 week session. 
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2 1/2-4 years 
Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session
Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class

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 limited to 30 minutes. Due to demand, Tech Express is now limited to two sessions per person, per month.
Please call (201) 670-5600 ext. 2130 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.

Let's read and discuss a book together. Title TBD. Intermediate/advanced.
Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required.
Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 pm p.m. for 8 weeks 
Questions to vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org

Please register ONE Cleus Oldenburg class.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up. 
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.