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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.
Friday, Apr. 5, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 5 & May 3, 4-5pm)
Love manga & anime? Whether you’re a newbie or a weeb, you won’t want to miss out.

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12.

No registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, Apr. 5, 4pm (Fridays, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, & June 7, 4pm)
Crafters unite! Stop by the library and pick up a DIY Teen Take Out Kit. Available while supplies last. New kits available on March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7. For Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12 ONLY. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Saturday, Apr. 6, 10am-1pm
Aspen Tutoring will administer both an ACT and digital SAT exam. Students planning to take the digital SAT diagnostic should log into their College Board accounts beforehand and download the Bluebook testing software to their laptops. SAT students should bring their laptops to the diagnostic exam. All students should bring a calculator and several pencils. Following the exam, SAT scores will be available in Bluebook and ACT scores will be emailed to students. A complimentary consultation will be available to all students upon request. Aspen Tutoring's instructors, Meaghan and Sarah, have over 40 years of combined teaching experience in English and math.

Registration required. For teens in grades 9-12 who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 4-5pm
Unwind with a craft and unleash your creativity with Ms. Olivia! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, Apr. 12, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 12 & 19, May 10 & 17, 4-5pm)
Good Game Club is back with an exciting new twist! Join us as we alternate playing two of the biggest gaming franchises around, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Bring your Nintendo Switch or your Pokemon cards and play with friends.
  • April 12 & May 10: Pokemon
  • April 19 & May 17: Animal Crossing

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Saturday, Apr. 13, 2-3pm
Learn how to become a Collection Specialist and about our Teen Volunteer Opportunities. 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. Visit our website for descriptions and registration. For teens in 6-12 grade ONLY, who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, Apr. 19, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 12 & 19, May 10 & 17, 4-5pm)
Good Game Club is back with an exciting new twist! Join us as we alternate playing two of the biggest gaming franchises around, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Bring your Nintendo Switch or your Pokemon cards and play with friends.
  • April 12 & May 10: Pokemon
  • April 19 & May 17: Animal Crossing

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 4-6pm (Wednesdays, Mar. 27, Apr. 24 & May 29, 4-6pm)
Grab a snack and watch a film based on a book in the teen room! Stop by the teen room at the beginning of the month and vote for the movie of your choice. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Thursday, Apr. 25, 7-8pm
This interactive seminar covers the college admissions process with examples to illustrate each aspect of a holistic application review. For the past decade, Dream Seekers has helped students get admitted into the most selective schools in the country. For teens in 8-12 grade ONLY, who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, Apr. 26, 4-5pm
Learn how to become a Collection Specialist and about our Teen Volunteer Opportunities. 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. Visit our website for descriptions and registration. For teens in 6-12 grade ONLY, who live and/or go to school in Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Monday, Apr. 29, 6-8pm
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.
Wednesday, May 1, 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.
Friday, May 3, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 5 & May 3, 4-5pm)
Love manga & anime? Whether you’re a newbie or a weeb, you won’t want to miss out.

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12.

No registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, May 3, 4pm (Fridays, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, & June 7, 4pm)
Crafters unite! Stop by the library and pick up a DIY Teen Take Out Kit. Available while supplies last. New kits available on March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7. For Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12 ONLY. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, May 8, 4-5pm
Unwind with a craft and unleash your creativity with Ms. Olivia! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, May 10, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 12 & 19, May 10 & 17, 4-5pm)
Good Game Club is back with an exciting new twist! Join us as we alternate playing two of the biggest gaming franchises around, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Bring your Nintendo Switch or your Pokemon cards and play with friends.
  • April 12 & May 10: Pokemon
  • April 19 & May 17: Animal Crossing

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Friday, May 17, 4-5pm (Fridays, Apr. 12 & 19, May 10 & 17, 4-5pm)
Good Game Club is back with an exciting new twist! Join us as we alternate playing two of the biggest gaming franchises around, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Bring your Nintendo Switch or your Pokemon cards and play with friends.
  • April 12 & May 10: Pokemon
  • April 19 & May 17: Animal Crossing

Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Monday, May 20, 6-8pm
Come make yourself a dang quesadilla while watching Napoleon Dynamite (PG, 2004, 1h 26m). Menu will include tater tots, quesadillas and Gatorade. So come get some dinner. Teens, eat. FOOD. Eat the FOOD! Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 6-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Thursday, May 23, 4-5pm
The One with the “Friends” trivia. Think you’re the ultimate Friends fan? Pivot your way to the teen room and prove it. Winner will receive a small prize. Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 9-12. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
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