Programs On Miracle Mets, Genealogy, Cooking For Teens At Ridgewood Library

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Summer may seem slow, but it's the perfect time to check the calendar for the Ridgewood Public Library to see which programs are coming up for kids, teens, and adults.

The library has book clubs, but there's a lot going on, from technology classes to presentations to genealogy research.

Residents can learn to use their computer, or fix their computer. Kids can meet a seeing eye dog.

Some of the programs are offered virtually, others on-site. You can find out more details on the website.

But here are just some of the programs coming up:

The Miracle Mets of 1969 (hybrid), Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Rick
Feingold will discuss the team. Presented by Valley Health. Register for in-person or virtual attendance at valleyhealth.com/events.

Stories About Ridgewood: Visit Storytellers @RPL on the library website. They have 34 stories ready for listening and more on the way. With funding from a 2016 grant through the Bergen County Historical & Cultural Affairs Department, they launched an oral history project. Its mission: "To capture Ridgewood stories to preserve our history for future generations. We’re recording people’s stories, making them available on our website and maintaining them in our local archive." Interested in being interviewed or becoming an interviewer? Please contact Local History librarian Sarah Kiefer at [email protected] or call 201-670-5600, ext. 135.

Genealogy: Ask the Experts: Monday, July 24, 7 p.m. It’s the annual event that focuses on YOUR research issues. Join the Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC) as a panel of experts answers questions and shares experiences. All research levels welcome to join in the conversation. No registration required.

Explore the Hidden Archive, Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m. or Monday, July 31, 7 p.m.
Backstage tour of the Ridgewood Public Library's hidden gems with Local History
librarian Sarah Kiefer. Get a glimpse of historic artifacts in the Bolger Heritage Center,
and to commemorate RPL’s 100th birthday, learn how the library began with a "group of
public spirited women." Registration required: ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Genealogy consultant appointments: Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC) volunteers available for one-to-one assistance via Zoom. Some volunteers available onsite (by appointment only). For appointment, email the GSBC at [email protected]. New database: ProQuest NJ Collection, which includes the Bergen Record 1898-present day. Available onsite only, except for Ridgewood cardholders, who may access remotely with library card. Send your stories, your pictures.

ESL for Adults: Open to students registered in the 2022-23 ESL program ESL Walk & Talk, Tuesday, July 18, 9:30 am. Exercise conversation skills while walking the track, weather permitting. Meet on the patio. All levels welcome. Registration required. Questions? Please contact Victoria Schnure, [email protected]. ESL Conversation Classes and Coffee Break-Out will also be held, July 20 and 21 respectively. Contact Victoria Schnure,
[email protected].

Book Groups: Copies available for pickup. Reader’s Choice: Beloved by Toni Morrison, Friday, July 21, 1-2:30 pm. Questions? Email Lorri, [email protected].

Crafted Crimes (virtual): Waco Rising by Kevin Cook, Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. Pore
over details of infamous crimes. Questions? Email [email protected].

Tech Classes: Computer Basics Week. Each class: 2-3 pm and free/RW; $5/visitors. Register at
ridgewoodlibrary.org.
•Windows PCs, Monday, July 17. Taught using Windows 10.
•Apple Macs, Tuesday, July 18. Taught using Mac OSX.
•Email, Wednesday, July 19. Learn to send, compose, reply, organize email, and some email etiquette too.
•Internet Literacy, Thursday, July 20. How to navigate the internet, read and use a browser, construct a search, increase privacy, recognize scams and fill out forms. Tech Express, Tuesdays, July 18 and 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays, July 21 and 28, 1-3 p.m. Our team of tech whisperers helps with questions about your phone, tablet or laptop. Questions limited to those that can be answered in under 20 minutes. Free/RW;$5/visitors. Note: Please contact us beforehand to set up a time during drop-ins. Due to overwhelming demand, time slots are now limited to 2 per person per month. For more intensive one-on-one help, email [email protected] or call 201-670-5600, ext. 130 to schedule.

Teen Programs

Registration required. Programs include:

Teen Summer Reading Challenge (Grades 6-12) with prizes. Registration required: ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Teen Cooks Unite. Registration required: ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Dungeons & Dragons: Teens’ Game (Gr. 6-8) Registration required for each session:
ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Teen Game Space (Gr. 6-12) Registration required: ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Children’s Events Highlights

Children’s Summer Reading Club (SRC) (PreK-Gr. 5). Registration required:
ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Morning Stories, Creative Kids with Marcia Matthews: Everything is Art, Story & Craft, Registration required: ridgewoodlibrary.org.

Seeing Eye Dog Visit (All ages, with adult), Wednesday, July 19, 7 p.m. Meet and greet
Seeing Eye puppies in training and hear from a graduate who has her second Seeing
Eye dog.

Summer Concert with Miss Jolie!

A Royal Meet & Greet Storytime

Author Visit: Ranee Taylor

Available for Lobby or Children’s Center Pickup:
-Monthly Craft-in-a-Bag available for Ridgewood Library cardholders.
-Librarian’s Choice Kits (Birth-Gr. 5): email [email protected] for 3
age-appropriate books, coloring sheet and sticker.
-Storytime to Go (PreK-Gr. 3): Stop by and pick up a kit with books and a themed craft.
-Read to a Dog/Pet (Pre-readers through grade 5).

Always confirm the details and find out more here on the library website, or by contacting the staff directly.