Friends of the Ridgewood Library

05/29/2026

Reminder Friends of Ridgewood Library Book Sale is May 30, 11am-3pm.

We are accepting book donations during book sale hours. We do not accept encyclopedias, school textbooks, dictionaries or reference books of any kind. We also accept CDs & DVDs.

Cash only. We do not accept bill over $20. Please bring your own bag.

All proceeds go to support Ridgewood Library programs & collection.

Hope to see you at the library!

05/17/2026

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who helped the Friends of the Ridgewood Library at our May Garden Clean Up. Our next Garden Clean Up will be June 6, 10:15am - 12pm. Our main focus will be weeding & cleaning the garden. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up at https://volunteer.queenslibrary.org/opportunity/a0CRQ00005HtbWU/ev-private-friends-of-ridgewood-garden-clean-up

05/17/2026

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Friends of the Ridgewood Library are looking for volunteers to help us with our May 30 Book Sale. Below are the dates & times we need volunteers:

Friday, May 29th: 4:30pm - 5:45 pm (SET UP)
Saturday, May 30th: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (CLEAN UP)

If you want to volunteer please sign up at https://volunteer.queenslibrary.org/opportunity/a0CRQ00005HqACM/friends-of-ridgewood-book-sale-qpl

05/16/2026

Ridgewood Library & all Queens Public Library locations will be closed for Weekend: Saturday, May 23; Sunday, May 24; and Monday, May 25.

QPL Mobile Library, telephone reference, and Chat with a Librarian services will also be unavailable.

QPL digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and more!

https://www.queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-access-digital-media?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=memorialdayclosing2026

05/14/2026

Happening today, Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm at Ridgewood Library

A Tribute To Sir Paul McCartney

In this special performance, The Liverpool Shuffle pays tribute to the songs of Paul McCartney's Beatles, including selections from his solo career as well!

Convert will be in Auditorium.

This program is funded by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.

05/11/2026

This month the Friends of the Ridgewood Library May 14 Reading Social is going virtual. Please send an email to [email protected] to receive Zoom details. Event begins at 6pm, but please feel free to join in at any point during the event.

05/11/2026

Ridgewood Library & all Queens Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, May 15 so QPL employees can attend the Library's all-staff meeting.

QPL Mobile Library, telephone reference, and Chat with a Librarian services will also be unavailable.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

QPL digital media is always available from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies, and more.

https://queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-access-digital-media?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=staffmeeting2026

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Free Comic Book Day is Live at Ridgewood Library until 4pm today, May 2nd.

Free Comics - Comics for all ages
Poster Raffles
Face Painting at Ridgewood Library from 1pm-3pm.