The Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine has 293 built-in designs and 12 built-in fonts to choose from. Click here to reserve!
The Baby Lock Aurora sewing and embroidery machine has 303 built-in embroidery designs, 13 built-in fonts and 191 stitches to choose from. Click here to reserve!
The Baby Lock Vibrant has 4/3/2 thread serging for garment sewers who want truly finished edges. Click here to reserve!
The Cricut Maker cuts through hundreds of materials including paper, fabric, leather, and basswood. Click here to reserve!
Convert home videos from VHS, VHS-C or 8 mm tapes to either DVD or digital format. You will need to provide your own USB flash drive to convert to digital (about 2 GB per hour of footage). Contact the Adult Services Desk for availability at 203-438-2282 ext. 201
Convert home videos from 8 mm or Super 8 Film to DVD or digital format. You will need to provide your own USB flash drive to convert to digital (about 2 GB per hour of footage). Contact the Adult Services Desk to reserve 203-438-2282 x201
Create digital copies of your photos measuring: 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, Polaroid photos and panoramic up to 8.5x36". You will need to provide your own USB flash drive. Click here to reserve!
Create digital copies of your 35 mm mounted slides, 35 mm fil strips or medium format strips (6x22 cm). You will need to provide your own USB flash drive. Click here to reserve!
The Lulzbot TAZ desktop 3D printer uses standard PLA filament. Email project requests to KMPickle@ridgefieldlibrary.org
Create computer-generated designs with incredible, intricate detail with the Nomad 3 CNC mill. Email project requests to KMPickle@ridgefieldlibrary.org
Create a digital copy of your cassette tapes. Must provide your own USB flash drive and headphones. Check availability!
The External CD/DVD Drive can be used to play both CDs and DVDs on a laptop or desktop computer. Check availability!
The light pad can be used as a tracer for drawing, sketching, 2D animation, embossing, quilting and much more. Check availability!
Schoolmate sewing machine has 15 built-in stitches to choose from. Check availability.
The STEAM Corner at Ridgefield Library is located in the Donofrio Family Technology Center. The STEAM Corner is restricted to use by CT library cardholders 12 years of age or older, and those under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals wishing to use the equipment can reserve a two-hour slot during our STEAM Corner hours or email a project request. To learn more read: Ridgefield Library STEAM Corner Policy
Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please contact kmpickle@ridgefieldlibrary.org to
schedule appointments outside these hours.
Kathy Pickle, Technology/Innovation Librarian
203-438-2282 x119
kmpickle@ridgefieldlibrary.org
Each month Library staff and outside experts conduct numerous instructional classes and hands-on workshops on STEAM subjects. Some require registration and others are drop-in opportunities. Click on the topics below to see what activities are scheduled. Click here for a schedule of upcoming STEAM programs.
Making STEAM @ Ridgefield Library is our initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to the community.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(closed summer Sundays)
THE RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY anticipates and meets the evolving needs of our community. We are an essential partner and the place where people discover, question, learn and connect.
