Mark your calendar for Books & Bowls, 
Saturday, February 7, 2026! 

Join us for our 4th Annual Books & Bowls Event on February 7. The complete list of 2026 activities will be announced soon!

2026 Activities:

Celebrate National Library Lover’s Month and Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Books

Join the Ridgefield Community Library, Friends of Ridgefield Community Library, and the City of Ridgefield in celebrating National Library Lover’s Month and Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Friends of Ridgefield Community Library Book Sale – Children’s books and DVDs, hardbacks, and paperbacks. 
Members’ Pre-Sale: Friday 5 PM - 6 PM. Memberships are available at the door.
General Public Sale: Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM.

Ridgefield Community Library Scavenger Hunt – To Be Announced

Ridgefield Community Library Storytime – To Be Announced

Ridgefield Community Library – It’s the day we celebrate the contribution of libraries to people of all ages, beginning with the very youngest of us. Visit your local library, check out a book, a board game, a learn-at-home kit, and maybe even get a library card! 

Little Libraries Walking Tour – Gather your friends and family and take a leisurely stroll around town to visit the Little Libraries available to the public. Print or view the map.

Bowls

Visit the City of Ridgefield booth at the Ridgefield Community Library to get a token*, 10 AM - 2 PM or while supplies last. Tokens are only valid at participating businesses or activities, to turn in and receive a delicious treat in a bowl, a flower arrangement, a ceramic bowl, and more! 
*Limit 1 token per person. 

Valid only on event day, February 7. For charges over the allotted token amount, customer is responsible for paying the balance (i.e. tax, tip, or menu item over the token value). Customers may choose to use their ticket at a participating business or activity.

Stay tuned for the 2026 participating business list! 

Past participating businesses:

• The Sportsman’s
• Season’s Coffee, Tea, and Remedies
• Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
• Old Liberty Theater
• Sushi Kato
• La Catrina Food Truck
• Nest
• The Neighborhood Refuge
• Ridgefield Community Gleaners
• The Mermade Company 
• Ridgefield Floral & Gifts
• Ridgefield Mercantile

We will not have vendors for this event. Please click here to visit our First Saturday Vendor Information.