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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr-May
2025
Exhibit: Southwest Washington Watercolor Society
All Day 4/26 - 5/29
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY,
Exhibit
Event Details:
Come into the library and view the annual juried Southwest Washington Watercolor Society exhibit. Vibrant watercolor pieces in a range of subjects and styles will be on exhibit through May.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities with your parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5. Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, except holidays. Semanal los lunes y miércoles, excepto festivos.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Adult Fiber Art Social Circle
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY,
Community/Civic Engagement,
Meeting
Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending!
Note
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities with your parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5. Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, except holidays. Semanal los lunes y miércoles, excepto festivos.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Homeschool Hangout
11:30am - 1:00pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community/Civic Engagement,
Meeting
Homeschool Hangout is where fun and learning come together! This is a drop in program with hands-on activities designed for at-home learners and their caregivers. Meet other homeschool families and explore our library homeschool resources.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Adult English Conversation Circle
11:00am - 12:30pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Large Study Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Language Learning
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer. For adults 18+ To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to: - Introduce yourself
- Discuss topics related to your life
- Express ideas and ask simple questions
- Follow discussions on a variety of topics
- Confidently participate in the discussion
You do not need to converse completely error-free in the language and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes. Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources Círculo de conversación en inglés para adultos Practique inglés en grupo, dirigido por un voluntario angloparlante. Para mayores de 18 años. Para participar en los Círculos de conversación, debe tener un dominio suficiente de la lengua para poder: - Presentarse
- Debatir temas relacionados con su vida
- Expresar ideas y formular preguntas sencillas
- Seguir los debates sobre diversos temas
- Participar con confianza en el debate
No es necesario que converse completamente sin errores en inglés y es posible que tenga algunas lagunas en su vocabulario. Los Círculos de conversación NO son clases formales de idiomas. ¿Necesita ayuda para empezar o mejorar sus conocimientos? Consulte estos recursos de forma gratuita con su carné de la biblioteca. Recursos para el aprendizaje de idiomas
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Adult Gentle Strength and Stretch Class
11:00am - 11:45am
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Event Details:
This class, led by a volunteer from the YMCA, is designed to help you improve your flexibility and increase your range of motion. Suitable for beginners as well as active older adults.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Preschoolers,
Kids,
Tweens,
Teens
Off-site
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
18
2025
Sun
Family STEM Lab: Tech Petting Zoo at Fourth Plain Community Commons
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Kids,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games or Fun,
STEM/Technology
Event Details:
Come play with different STEAM-focused learning tools. Practice engineering, coding, robot programming skills and more. For ages 3–19. This program made possible through generous support from the Pacific Power Foundation.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
18
2025
Sun
Adult Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games or Fun
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story.
Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Heroes Unlimited.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
80
Event Details:
Join Integrated Movement Therapist and yoga teacher, Bonny Chipman for a chair yoga class focused on gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness to relieve tension and stress while calming the nervous system.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Kids Read to a Dog
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.
For ages 5–9.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
56
Event Details:
Join Integrated Movement Therapist and yoga teacher, Bonny Chipman, for a yoga class focused on gentle strength and stretching as well as calming the nervous system.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Adult Spanish Conversation Circle
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Large Study Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Language Learning
Event Details:
Practice speaking Spanish in a group setting, led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer. For adults 18+ To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to: - Introduce yourself
- Discuss topics related to your life
- Express ideas and ask simple questions
- Follow discussions on a variety of topics
- Confidently participate in the discussion
You do not need to converse completely error-free in the Spanish language and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes. Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources
For the last hour you have the option of staying for a group reading of books in Spanish.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Online
Open
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online
Open
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games or Fun
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. For ages 9–19.
Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. This 12 week-long season will play through the Dragon of Icespire Peak.
Note
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games or Fun,
Health/Wellness
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. For ages 9–19.
Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Adult Word Nerds
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY,
Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
If you'd love to write more but don't have a project in mind, this is the group for you! The process of writing can be rewarding, regardless of the product: journal, memory book, brain dump, lists or whatever else you can think of.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games or Fun,
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Pathfinder. For ages 9–19.
Note
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Online
Waitlist
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online
Waitlist
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games or Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. For ages 9–19.
Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. This 12 week-long season will play through the Dragon of Icespire Peak.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Adult English Conversation Circle at Fourth Plain Commons
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Language Learning,
Outreach
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer. For adults 18+ To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to: - Introduce yourself
- Discuss topics related to your life
- Express ideas and ask simple questions
- Follow discussions on a variety of topics
- Confidently participate in the discussion
You do not need to converse completely error-free in the language and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes. Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources Círculo de conversación en inglés para adultos Practique inglés en grupo, dirigido por un voluntario angloparlante. Para mayores de 18 años. Para participar en los Círculos de conversación, debe tener un dominio suficiente de la lengua para poder: - Presentarse
- Debatir temas relacionados con su vida
- Expresar ideas y formular preguntas sencillas
- Seguir los debates sobre diversos temas
- Participar con confianza en el debate
No es necesario que converse completamente sin errores en inglés y es posible que tenga algunas lagunas en su vocabulario. Los Círculos de conversación NO son clases formales de idiomas. ¿Necesita ayuda para empezar o mejorar sus conocimientos? Consulte estos recursos de forma gratuita con su carné de la biblioteca. Recursos para el aprendizaje de idiomas
Note
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Adult ASL Conversation Circle
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class or Workshop,
Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Practice signing American Sign Language (ASL) in a group setting, led by a fluent ASL signer. For adults 18+ To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to: - Introduce yourself
- Discuss topics related to your life
- Express ideas and ask simple questions
- Follow discussions on a variety of topics
- Confidently participate in the discussion
You do not need to converse completely error-free in ASL and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes. Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources
The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Adult Book Group
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
In Library - Ridgefield
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Group
Event Details:
Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title. For adults 18+ Limited copies are available on a first come, first serve basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio.
For May we will read the Pulitzer Prize winning Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Friends of Ridgefield Community Library Author’s Night Fundraiser
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch:
Ridgefield Community Library
Room:
Off-site - Ridgefield
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Sale/Fundraiser,
Friends or Foundation
Event Details:
Susan Tate Ankeny will speak about her books American Fly Girl and The Girl and the Bombardier. Cost is $10 to attend. Veterans are free.
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This is a Friends of the Library event. The Friends group is an independent fund-raising organization under the umbrella of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, which is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, working to support Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries through funding, advocacy and volunteer support.
Este es un evento Friends of the Library (Amigos de la biblioteca). El grupo Friends es una organización benéfica independiente en el marco de Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation (Fundación de Bibliotecas Regionales de Fort Vancouver) , registrada como organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3), que opera en respaldo de las Bibliotecas Regionales de Fort Vancouver mediante la recaudación de fondos, servicios de defensoría y apoyo voluntario.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Adult Classics Book Group: Online
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Group
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title. For adults 18+ Limited copies are available on a first come, first serve basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio. Register to receive the online link. If available, a copy of the title will be sent to the Library that is most convenient for you.
This month we will read The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.
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