The Ridgefield Library’s winter children’s programs will begin the week of Jan. 6.
Preschool programs for ages 2 to 5 years include storytimes both by pre-registration and drop-in, concerts and short films. Mothers with infants through age 2 years are invited to Mother Goose, a music and movement program.
Programs for school-age children include book discussion groups for juniors and middle schoolers and Scrabble for grades four through eight. After-school and weekend choices that require registration include; Art Dabblers for children in grades kindergarten to two, the Robotics Club for grades five to eight, Bookworms for grades two and three and the Harry Potter Book Club.
A full calendar of children’s programs can be found on RidgefieldLibrary.org. Registration begins Monday, Dec. 2.
Special winter performances and programs include:
Holiday Craft Workshop for preschoolers (ages 3 to 5), drop in on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 to 11:30 or 1 to 2:30.
Holiday Craft Workshop for school age children (grades kindergarten through three). Drop in on Thursday, Dec. 5, 4 to 6.
Holiday Harmony with the Sunshine Road Band concert during Ridgefield’s Holiday Stroll for families with children ages 8 and younger on Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 and 7:30. Co-sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and held in the church’s North Hall.
The Nutcracker performed at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 and 6 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Concert for Young Families with Evan Gottfried for ages 6 and under on Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the recreation center.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer performed at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cartoon Workshop with Rick Stromoski for ages 5 and older on Saturday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to noon at the recreation center.
Concert for Young Families with Amy Rogel for ages 6 and under on Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 to 11:40 a.m. at the recreation center.
Pinocchio performed at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library on Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Berenstain Bears Musical performed at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library on Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Concert for Young Families with Les Julian for children ages 6 and younger on Saturday, March 22, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the recreation center.
For information, call children’s services at 203-438-2282.