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Saturday, Mar. 30, 10:30am
Join us for stories and songs. 
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
 
Monday, Apr. 1, 10am (Mondays, Mar. 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1 & 8, 10am)
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
Monday, Apr. 1, 1:30pm (Mondays, Mar. 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1 & 8, 1:30pm)
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
Monday, Apr. 1, 7-8:30 pm
Our April sustainability challenge focuses on supporting biodiversity. Deb Ellis, founder and leader of the NJ Native Plant Society Essex County chapter, will explain why biodiversity matters, how native plants can help, and which shrubs and flowers are especially easy to grow.

This workshop is perfect for beginners. Meets in auditorium and on Facebook live.

Questions: Larissa Brookes, (201) 670-5600, ext. 2137
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 9:30 to 11 am (Tuesdays, April 2, 9,16, 23, & 30, May 7, 14 & 21, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.)
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
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 10:00am (Tuesdays, Mar. 12, 19 & 26, Apr. 2 & 9, 10am)
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
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 11 am to 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 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.
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 1 to 2:30 pm (Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 14 & 21, 1 to 2:30 pm)
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
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:00 pm
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.
 
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:15 pm
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.
 
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:30 pm
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.
 
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:45 pm
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.
 
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 7 pm
National Poetry Month Screening
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

(2023; TV-MA; 1h 46m)

No registration
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 7 to 8:30 pm (Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 , 7 to 8:30 pm )
Explore literature, film, history, and more. Intermediate/advanced.
Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required.
Payment due prior to first class.
Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks
Questions to vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 9:30am (Wednesdays, Mar. 13, 20 & 27, Apr. 3 & 10, 9:30am)
Join us for Toddler Time 5 week session. 
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 18 m-2 1/2 yrs 
Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session
Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class
 
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 10 to 11:15 am (Wednesdays, April 3, 10,17 &24, May 1,8, 15 & 22, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.)
Learn idioms & casual phrases while getting hooked on conversation. All levels.
Open to students currently enrolled in 2023-24 ESL program. Registration required.
Please register for each week you plan to attend.
Wednesdays, 10 to 11:15 a.m.
Questions to jlanzisera@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 10:15am (Wednesdays, Mar. 13, 20 & 27, Apr. 3 & 10, 10:15am)
Join us for Toddler Time 5 week session. 
Registration required.
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 18 m-2 1/2 yrs 
Please register for one storytime/ 5 week session
Child must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class
 
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2-3pm (Wednesdays, September 6, October 6, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 2-3pm)
Join fellow Italian-language students in this World Language Café series led by an Italian-speaking volunteer. Monthly, our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational Italian and short story discussion. Meets in Art Studio.

Contact Elias for more information: erosner@ridgewoodlibrary.org.
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 4pm (Wednesdays, Mar. 6, Apr. 3 & May 1, 4pm)
Need something new to read? Join as RPL Librarians chat about their current reads and add to each other’s TBR pile. Watch on Facebook @ridgewoodlibrarynj or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Available on March 6, April 3, and May 1 for new recommendations. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 4:00pm
Learn about the Solar Eclipse
Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in Grade 4-5
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