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Ridgewood Public Library Upgrades Circulation Desk Area

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark , the Ridgewood Public Library seeing even more amazing renovations! This time the circulation desk area on the lower level.

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Ridgewood Residents are required to clear snow and ice on abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm has passed

Snow Blizzard of 2016 Ridgewood CBD

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

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PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog Wish You a Very Happy ,Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving

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Pedestrian Struck Near Ridgewood Public Library

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police called for assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification in the investigation of a very serious Monday afternoon, 10/30, pedestrian vs. vehicle collision on North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 PM near the Ridgewood Public Library. A Ridgewood Fire Department ambulance rushed the victim to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of grave injuries. Paramedics accompanied the ambulance. North Maple Avenue in the vicinity of the crash site was closed in both directions for an extended period. The vehicle and driver involved in the collision remained on the scene.

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An Evening with Arn Chorn-Pond, Musician, Human Rights Activist, and Survivor of the Khmer Rouge

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Ridgewood NJ, Please join the Ridgewood Public Library for a conversation with the Cambodian musician, human rights activist, and a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. Chorn-Pond, subject of the National Book Award-nominated Never Fall Down, is an advocate for the healing and transformative power of the arts. Book signing & Q&A to follow. 6:30 pm: reception. 7 pm: program.

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Ridgewood Water to Host Two Open Houses

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Ridgewood Nj,  Ridgewood Water will host an Open House event will be at the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Avenue from 6 to 8pm, October 16th. The first of two Open Houses the second will be on October 24th at the Midland Park Fire House Social Hall 45 Witte drive Midland Park from 6 to 8pm. Ridgewood Water will discuss the PFAS service charge, lead pipes and other pressing issues.

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Friends of the Ridgewood Library invites you to join us for ‘Breakfast with Friends’

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Ridgewood NJ, Friends of the Ridgewood Library invites you to join us for ‘Breakfast with Friends’ on Wed., Oct. 11, 9-10am in the Ridgewood Library’s auditorium. Learn more about who we are & how you can get involved in supporting your local library. Stop by after school drop-off and feel free to bring your littlest ones with you. Coffee & pastries will be served. All are welcome to stay for the monthly meeting following breakfast.

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The 65th Anniversary Season of The Kasschau Memorial Shell – Veterans Field in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The 65th Anniversary Season of The Kasschau Memorial Shell – Veterans Field – behind the Ridgewood Public Library, will begin on June 1st at 8:00 p.m. The performances will continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through the beginning of August. The performance are free and open to the public. Please bring a chair or a blanket. To help fund the newest season of programming, the shell is running a community donation campaign with the goal of raising $25,000. Funds raised will be used to produce upcoming events, as well as the scholarship fund. Donations may be made on the Shell’s website: www.KasschauMemorialShell.com. All contributing donors will be recognized on the Kasschau Memorial Shell website, while donors that contribute $50 or more will be recognized on a donor wall that will be present at all concerts throughout the 2023 season.

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Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Clambake

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Clambake is excited to return to one of our favorite locations – Ridgewood Country Club – to celebrate the library‘s 100th anniversary! Guests will enjoy delicious clambake fare, signature cocktails and full bars at RCC’s newly-renovated clubhouse.

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The Kasschau Memorial Shell is Celebrating 65 years of Music Under the Stars this Summer

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Ridgewood NJ, the Kasschau Memorial Shell, located on Veterans Field, behind the Ridgewood Public Library, is celebrating 65 years of music under the stars this summer. The performances are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from June through the beginning of August.

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The Ridgewood Public Library has installed Its stained glass collection by artist resident George O. Bonawit

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library has installed their stained glass collection by artist resident George O. Bonawit, who was a Ridgewood resident, was restored and installed in the Ridgewood Room on the second floor.

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The Ridgewood Public Library is Screening “Blind Ambition” on Thursday April 20th

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Reel Voices: “Blind Ambition” Screening and Q&A

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Ridgewood NJ, Thursday the Ridgewood Public Library will feature the screening of “Blind Ambition” (2021; PG-13; 1hr36m; Australia) . The winner of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award .Four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of “World Wine Tasting Champions.”

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