Family Storytime
2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates
For infants through age 4, accompanied by a caregiver.
Join Miss Ally in the Children’s Room on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays for Family Storytime, where we’ll be reading books, singing songs, and playing with scarves, shakers and other props – activities meant to be both fun and promote development.
No registration required.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

STEAM: DIY Slime
2026-02-18 11:30 - 12:30
Grades 2 to 5.
In this program, Miss Ally will work on a different activity surrounding STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. This week come and make some slime! We will be making our oobleck slime again, which is both hard and drippy at the same time.
Space is limited, please register below. Note: due to the school holiday, this week’s STEAM session is meeting in the morning.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Advanced Craft: Duct Tape Wallets
2026-02-24 16:30 - 17:30
Grades 2 to 5.
This guided craft program meets every other Tuesday. This week come and make a wallet for you or for a friend, all out of duct tape!
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Family Storytime - Cancelled - Library Opening at 11 am Today
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:00

Coding with Ozobots
2026-02-25 16:30 - 17:30
Grades 2 to 5.
In this monthly program, children will learn how to code by drawing lines and patterns with colored markers on paper for the Ozobots to follow. The Ozobots can read these sequences to understand commands like “go faster,” “turn left,” or “spin.” Coding made easy!
Space is limited, please register below.

Art & Science Storytime
2026-03-02 16:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 16:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 16:30 - 17:00
For Ages 4 – 7, accompanied by a caregiver.
This is called “Art & Science Storytime” because Miss Ally will include arts & crafts or science experiments as part of her weekly storytime for this age group.
Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Magic Tree House Book Club
2026-03-04 16:30 - 17:30
For Grades 1 – 5.
Join us each month as we meet to discuss one of the books in the Magic Tree House series and then do some fun activities based on the book.
This month we are on to book #10 – Ghost Town at Sundown. Come talk about the book, then join in on a themed craft!
Reading the book is not required to attend the program, but it is highly encouraged. Copies of the book will be available at the Library.
Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Tales for Tails
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
Grades K – 5. (Siblings share a time slot, so please only register ONE spot for your FAMILY.)
In this program, children will read to therapy dogs, which helps children develop their reading skills and their sense of compassion. They will also learn about animal-savvy behavior and volunteerism.
The program will be led by volunteers from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue). It will take place on the first Thursday of each month.
There are four 15-minute time slots available – 4:00 pm, 4:15 pm, 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm. Please register by FAMILY. (Siblings share a time slot, so please only register one spot for your FAMILY.) There will be two therapy dogs, so two families can register per time slot.
Please register below for your desired time slot (the first one is 4 pm, second is 4:15 pm, etc).
Since the time slots are only 15 minutes, please arrive promptly so you don’t miss any of your time!
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Music Time with Robert the Guitar Guy
2026-03-09 11:30 - 12:00
Ages birth to 3 years, with a caregiver.
We’ve added a monthly music program! Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap, march and dance along to the beat!
An engaging musical experience for children to share with their caregiver. Robert will be at the Library on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Please register below, so that we can contact you in case we need to cancel.

Advanced Craft: Paint Party!
2026-03-10 16:30 - 17:30
Grades 2 to 5.
This guided craft program meets every other Tuesday. This week unleash your inner artist at our paint party!
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

STEAM: Marble Maze
2026-03-11 16:30 - 17:30
Grades 2 to 5.
In this program, Miss Ally will work on a different activity surrounding STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics. This week come and build a maze for marbles!
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

How YOUR Pet Can Become a Therapy Dog
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00
For All Ages – Families, Teens and Adults
Do you want to learn how to train your family pet to be a Therapy Dog?
Come meet Renee and Stanley, a Pet Therapy team from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue). Renee will discuss how to get your dog licensed as a therapy dog and the training involved.
Pet Therapy teams go into schools, libraries and senior facilities to let people interact with the animals. A team comes to our Library on the first Thursday of the month at 4 pm for “Tales for Tails,” a reading enrichment program for children.
Please register all family members who will be attending.

Learn Chess in 1 Day - for Families
2026-03-14 12:30 - 13:30
This class is for beginner chess players, grades K-12 , and their adult caregivers if they want to learn as well.
Chessin1day.com rated* chess instructors will get you started!
The teen instructors will introduce the game’s rules and help you think strategically.
If your child is under 12 years old, an adult caregiver must be on site for the duration of the program.
*Jack and Laurel Aronian, NY State 2021 Mixed Doubles Champions
*Jack Aronian, CT State 9th Grade Champion | *Laurel Aronian, CT State 2022 Girls Champion
Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.
