Welcome to the Ridgefield Library!

For well over 100 years the Library has served as a community destination and vital resource.  Our friendly, knowledgeable staff, strong collections, diverse programming, and welcoming space are the result of commitment to our Vision for the benefit of our community.  Our dedicated Board of Directors, Friends of the Ridgefield Library, and many generous community donors help to make what we do possible.  Thank you!

The Ridgefield Library Strategic Plan

Working with the Library’s Board of Directors and the counsel of more than three dozen community leaders from all corners of town, we updated the Library’s Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives. You will see this plan turning into action as we develop programs, services, collections and more to better meet the needs of our community.  Please click here to see the Plan!

Ridgefield Library Values

At the Ridgefield Library, our stated Values guide our service, our operations and our stewardship of this treasured community resource.

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U.S. State Department Directs the Ridgefield Library to Stop Passport Service

The Ridgefield Library will cease passport application acceptance service effective February 13, 2026, at the direction of the U.S. State Department. Under new federal government guidelines, a previously unenforced statute which excludes all 501(c)3 nonprofit association libraries from the Passport Acceptance Facility program will now be enforced. This enforcement is regardless of the relationship between […]

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Winter Break

February 16-20: Looking for something to do during winter break? Visit the Ridgefield Library for some fun drop-in activities! Check out a Kid Kit, board game or puzzle to bring home while you are here! Children should be accompanied by an adult for all drop-in programs. Friday, February 13 from 2:00-4:00 pm: Family Movie: Out […]

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A250: Sybil’s Ride with Ridgefield Theater Barn

Monday, February 23 @ 4:30 pm: Students in grades K-5 are invited to explore Sybil’s Ride, a family theatre piece set in April, 1777 and today, based on the story of Sybil Ludington who rode longer and farther than Paul Revere…or did she? We’ll meet the playwright, Annie Evans, and a cast member from The Ridgefield Theater Barn production. […]

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19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship

Saturday, February 28: Scrabble players in grades 1-12 are invited to the 19th Annual New England School Scrabble Championship. The format for players is five 50-minute School SCRABBLE games played in teams of two using the official NASPA School SCRABBLE Rules (except for age limits) and the NASPA School Word List (NSWL23) as the lexicon. […]

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Find Your Next Great Read

Fill in our Personal Book Bundles form with the types of materials you are looking for and we can curate a selection just for you. If you are looking for a title that we don’t have, you can request an item.