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Baby & Me Storytime Mondays 10-10:30AM. Birth to 18months
10:00am Baby & Me Storytime Mondays 10-10:30AM. Birth to 18months Monday, Jun. 3, 10:00am(Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10am) Join us for Baby & Me 5 week session. Registration required.Open to Ridgewood Library CardholdersPlease register for one storytime/ 5 week sessionChild must be the appropriate age on the 1st day of class
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Smartphone Smarts **Reg. required**
2 to 3 pm Smartphone Smarts **Reg. required** Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2 to 3 pm Free/RW; $5/VisitorsUnlock the power of your smartphones. This class will cover everying from setting up Medical IDs to setting up Do Not Disturb to changing the default search engine/browswer on your phone. Bring your questions too! We'll be happy to address your freuqent smartphone frustration...read more
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WLC: Italian Conversation **Reg. required**
2-3pm WLC: Italian Conversation **Reg. required** Wednesday, Jun. 5, 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...read more
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Pokemon Trading Space
4:00pm Pokemon Trading Space Wednesday, Jun. 5, 4:00pm Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your pokemon cards and join us for an open trading space. TBA). Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders in grades 3-12
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Director’s Choice: "All of Us Strangers"
6:30 - 9:00 pm Director’s Choice: "All of Us Strangers" Wednesday, Jun. 5, 6:30 - 9:00 pm With director Lorri SteinbacherPride Screening: All of Us Strangers(2023; R; 1h 32m; UK)No registration
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Cover 2 Cover
11am-12pm Cover 2 Cover Thursday, Jun. 6, 11am-12pm(Thursdays, 11am-12 pm: April 4, May 2, June 6) 1st Thursday of the Month, 11am-12pmMonthly discussion of popular fiction. With Library Director Lorri Steinbacher April 4: The Mitford Affair, M. BenedictMay 2: Happiness Falls, A. KimJune 6: Big Girl, Small, TownM. GallenQuestions? Please contact Lorri: LSteinbacher@ridgewoodlibrar...read more
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WLC: Spanish Conversation **Reg. required**
10 to 11 am WLC: Spanish Conversation **Reg. required** Friday, Jun. 7, 10 to 11 am(Fridays, Sept 15, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, Jan 5, 19, Feb 2, 16, Mar 1, 15, Apr 12, 26, May 10, 24, Jun 7, 10 am) Join fellow Spanish-language students in this World Language Café series led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer. Our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational Spanish. Meets in Art Studio.Contact Elias for more information: erosner@ridge...read more
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Tech Express
1 to 3 pm Tech Express Friday, Jun. 7, 1 to 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 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 e...read more
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Teen Take Out
4pm Teen Take Out Friday, Jun. 7, 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.
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Tech Express
11 am to 1 pm Tech Express Tuesday, Jun. 11, 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 e...read more
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Bookworms Book Club Grades 4-5 with adult **Reg. required** Virtual
7:30pm Bookworms Book Club Grades 4-5 with adult **Reg. required** Virtual Tuesday, Jun. 11, 7:30pm(Tuesdays, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, April 16, May 14, Jun 11 7:30pm ) Read a book and engage in a lively discussion via ZoomA Zoom link will be sent to registered patrons Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders in Grades 4-5 with adult
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WLC: French Conversation **Reg. required**
2-3pm WLC: French Conversation **Reg. required** Thursday, Jun. 13, 2-3pm(Thursdays, Sept 7, 21, Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 16, 30, Dec 14, 28, Jan 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13 & 27, 2-3pm) Join fellow French-language students in this World Language Café series led by a French-speaking volunteer. Our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational French. Meets in Art Studio.Contact Elias for more information: erosner@ridgewoo...read more
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Tech Express
1 to 3 pm Tech Express Friday, Jun. 14, 1 to 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 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 e...read more
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Friday matinee: The Boys in the Boat
1pm Friday matinee: The Boys in the Boat Friday, Jun. 14, 1pm Story of the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to their quest to compete at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Based on book of the same name. (2023; PG-13; 2h 3m)
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Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
10:30am Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required** Saturday, Jun. 15, 10:30am Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
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Tech Express
11 am to 1 pm Tech Express Tuesday, Jun. 18, 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 e...read more
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Celebrate Juneteenth, ages 4 and up **Reg. required**
4:00pm Celebrate Juneteenth, ages 4 and up **Reg. required** Wednesday, Jun. 19, 4:00pm Learn about Juneteenth and create Juneteenth themed art with instructor Marcia MatthewsOpen to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 4 & up.
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Book Circle (Virtual)
7-8:30pm Book Circle (Virtual) Wednesday, Jun. 19, 7-8:30pm Second Wednesday or Thursday* of the Month, 7-8:30pm With Library Director Lorri Steinbacher with Director Lorri SteinbacherBook Circle virtualWednesday, 7 to 8:30 pmApril 17: West with Giraffes L. RutledgeMay 15: Stoner J. WilliamsJune 19: Migrations C. McConaghyQuestions? Please contact ...read more
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Yoga with Simmy, ages 2 to 5 years with adult **Reg. required**
10:30am Yoga with Simmy, ages 2 to 5 years with adult **Reg. required** Thursday, Jun. 20, 10:30am Bend, breathe and stretch together with certified yoga instructor, SimmyRegistration required. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders ages 2-5 with adult
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Adult Summer Reading 2024 Kickoff
6:30 to 8:30 pm Adult Summer Reading 2024 Kickoff Thursday, Jun. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Adventure begins at your library. Celebrate the start of summer and RPL's 2024 Adult Summer Reading program with a party! Snacks, games, and a great time (as well as a sneak peak at this year's prizes.)
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Tech Express
1 to 3 pm Tech Express Friday, Jun. 21, 1 to 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 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 e...read more
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Readers Choice Book Group
1-2:30 pm Readers Choice Book Group Friday, Jun. 21, 1-2:30 pm The ClassicsFriday, 1-2:30 pmArt StudioApril 19: Far from the Madding Crowd T. HardyMay 17: Pere Goriot H. de BalzacJune 21: The Warden A. Trollope
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SRC Children’s Kickoff Talewise, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
3:00pm SRC Children’s Kickoff Talewise, all ages with adult **Reg. required** Friday, Jun. 21, 3:00pm Join our friends from Talewise as the launch another great summer of reading and events "Adventure of the Lost Treasure"Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.Appropriate for PreK-Gr 5
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Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
10:30am Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required** Saturday, Jun. 22, 10:30am Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
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Sunday Concert: "MRB Jazz Project"
2 pm Sunday Concert: "MRB Jazz Project" Sunday, Jun. 23, 2 pm Seating is first come, first served.
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Tech Express
11 am to 1 pm Tech Express Tuesday, Jun. 25, 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 e...read more
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Medicare 101 (Virtual) Tues, June 25, 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom**Reg. required**
6:30pm Medicare 101 (Virtual) Tues, June 25, 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom**Reg. required** Tuesday, Jun. 25, 6:30pm Understanding Medicare and all its Parts (A,B,C and D)It's never too early to learn about Medicare, timelines and options. Please join Sheila Brogan, Geriatric Social Worker at Northwest Bergen Senior Center, as she presents a basic guide to Medicare and information everyone needs to know.A...read more
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Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, Jun. 25, 7:30 pm Monthly RPL Board of Trustees meetingArt Studio
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Pride Program: "Closets in the Spotlight:
7 to 8 pm Pride Program: "Closets in the Spotlight: Wednesday, Jun. 26, 7 to 8 pm John Kendrick talks about challenges faced by gay songwriters Cole Porter, Noel Coward, and Lorenz Hart.
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Journal Writing Group
7 pm Journal Writing Group Wednesday, Jun. 26, 7 pm(Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm: April 24, May 22, June 26) NEW PROGRAM!With nearly 40 years of journal keeping under her belt, Mary is your new guide for exploring the different aspects and the many benefits of a personal writing practice. You’ll be introduced to ideas, activities, find strategies to spark the creative self. ...read more
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Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
10:30am Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required** Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:30am Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
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WLC: French Conversation **Reg. required**
2-3pm WLC: French Conversation **Reg. required** Thursday, Jun. 27, 2-3pm(Thursdays, Sept 7, 21, Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 16, 30, Dec 14, 28, Jan 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13 & 27, 2-3pm) Join fellow French-language students in this World Language Café series led by a French-speaking volunteer. Our volunteer will guide participants in an hour of casual, basic, and engaging conversational French. Meets in Art Studio.Contact Elias for more information: erosner@ridgewoo...read more
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6:30 to 8:30 pm Tech Express Thursday, Jun. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 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 e...read more
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Tech Express
1 to 3 pm Tech Express Friday, Jun. 28, 1 to 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 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 e...read more
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Friday matinee: American Fiction
1pm Friday matinee: American Fiction Friday, Jun. 28, 1pm Frustrated novelist-professor writes outlandish satire of stereotypical "Black" books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature and published to both high sales and critical praise.(2023; R; 1h 57m)
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Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required**
10:30am Morning Stories, all ages with adult **Reg. required** Saturday, Jun. 29, 10:30am Join us for stories and songs. Open to Ridgewood Library Cardholders. Children must be superived by an adult.
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