Ridgewood Library Celebrating 100 Years With Unique Events

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Modern libraries are about more than just books these days; some provide respite from the cold, supplies, English languages classes, job training, or just a place to stop and think.

This coming weekend, the Ridgewood Public Library will continue its celebration of 100 years of public library service. The George L. Pease Memorial Library opened on Dec. 28, 1923.

Local history librarian Sarah Kiefer and village historian Peggy Norris will come together this Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. to provide a history of library services within the Ridgewood community, including an overview of the Friends of the Ridgewood Public Library's founding. Light refreshments will be served. See more about that event here.

You can also stop by the Reference Department to view highlights from the Bolger Heritage Center, Ridgewood Public Library collection.

The library has a host of other unique events planned. Recently they hosted Ted Lasso Trivia and several notable guest speakers.

Coming up in the future: Kids can work on a Lego challenge or read to a therapy dog, and volunteers will wrap your holiday presents for you. Check out the next few months' events here.