Director: Jane Forte
Assistant Director: Yilin Sheng

Address: 527 Morse Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Telephone: (201) 941-0192
Fax:            (201) 941-9354

Website: www.ridgefieldpubliclibrary.com

Hours of Operation

Monday         10:00 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Tuesday        10:00 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Wednesday   10:00 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Thursday       10:00 a.m.  5:00 p.m.
Friday            10:00 a.m.  5:00 p.m.
Saturday        10:00 a.m.  2:00 p.m.
Sunday          Closed

Summer Hours through Labor Day (July-August)

Monday         9:30 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Tuesday        9:30 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Wednesday   10:00 a.m.  8:00 p.m.
Thursday       10:00 a.m.  5:00 p.m.
Friday            10:00 p.m.  5:00 p.m.
Saturday       Closed
Sunday         Closed


The library is closed on major holidays and on Saturday through Labor Day.

Library Cards

Library Cards are issued to Ridgefield residents free-of-charge. Lost library cards can be replaced with a fee.

Please bring two forms of ID (your driver's license / state ID plus your utility bill or cable bill, lease or property tax bill).

With your library card, you can:

    Renew and reserve library materials online.*
    Check your account online anytime, anywhere.*
    Access online databases, reserve and check out Ebooks.
    Borrow and return materials from other libraries through BCCLS.

*Items, except DVD's may be returend in the book drop, which is open when the library is closed. Items, except DVD's, may be reserved and renewed, in person, by phone, or online.

Materials for Checkout

    Books (fiction, nonfiction, and large print
    Audio books and Ebooks
    DVD's (popular, nonfiction, World Language collection)
    Music CDs
    Magazines

Public Computers

Public Computers are equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office. Please visit the library to request a copy of library polices and services.

World Language Collection

The library has a wide collection of World Language materials including books, magazines, and DVDs.

Children's Room Programs and Events

There are many programs offered at the Children's Department year round. Ask at the Children's Services desk for a listing of current programs and special events.

Story Time

Story time session is offered for babies and toddlers. School visits for story time or library activity are always welcome. Please call ahead to schedule your school vist.

Online Database and E-Books

We are able to provide short tuturials on accessing the Online Databases and E-Books for older students. Please call ahead.

After School Programs

We offer an after school craft every month.

School Break Programs

Include Movie Days, Craft Days, Wii and board games, story times and special events.

Teen and Tween Book Clubs