As a concerned parent, my recent visit to Ridgefield Library left me disheartened. While I have always appreciated this library's inclusive environment, the decision to prominently display an exclusive Pride flag is disappointing. Libraries should strive to be neutral spaces that welcome everyone, promoting a diverse range of ideas and perspectives.
While I support celebrating diversity, using a public institution to endorse specific political viewpoints feels divisive. As a result, I regretfully cannot bring my kids to Ridgefield Library until this matter is addressed. I hope the library management reconsiders and restores its commitment to fostering a truly inclusive community for...
Read moreA small library that is staffed with incredibly nice people and is spotlessly clean! Needed to use a computer and was even able to extend my time twice! One of the librarians came to me close to closing and said I must be new because she hadn't seen me before. She just wanted to let me know that the computers shut down a few minutes before closing so if I needed to save my work, I could! Wasn't that kind? For a small library, it was well used. Lots of people there and even the teenagers were well behaved! I was...
Read moreI've loved coming to this library since my elementary school days many years ago. It's changed, but so has the town. It is more of a community center than a quiet reading space, but let's be honest: we could all use more social interactions and less alone time online. Plus you can always check out a book and go somewhere peaceful...
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