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Friends Foundation

In 2026, with your help, Friends Foundation and the Library hope to expand the auditorium, create a new reading room and strengthen our collections, programming and services.

A Bend in the Road Podcast

Episode 4:  The New Yorker Writer John Seabrook: From Fields of Ambition to a Fallen Empire

Roberta talks with John about The Spinach King, selected as one of the 100 Most Notable Books of 2025 by The New York Times.

Also available on YouTube

Friday Matinee

Deep Cover (2025; R; 1h 39m)
The lives of an improv teacher and students take a turn when they are tasked with penetrating London’s criminal underworld by posing as felons.

Friday, December 19, 1 to 2:40 pm

Passport Center Expanded Hours

Monday through Thursday, 3 to 8 pm;
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 am to 4 pm
We also have passport photo services.

Passports are processed by appointment only.

Featured Database

New for Ridgewood cardholders!
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Jane Austen @ 250: Pride and Prejudice Screening

Pride and Prejudice (2005; PG; 2h 8m)
Celebrate Jane’s actual birthday with a film and discussion of the 2005 version directed by Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen

Tuesday, December 16, 1 to 3:30 pm

Followed by discussion with Lorri and Roberta