JOBS 2018: Job Search Boot Camp

9:15am - 10:30am
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Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business

This tactical program targets a different set of job search skills and strategies each week. Pick up tips on interviewing, networking and resumes; something new each week.  Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR experience with an extensive range of industries and has served as Assistant Director of Career Development at Yale School of Management MBA program. She has provided 1-on-1 counseling for hundreds of clients at Fairfield Public Library and in her private practice.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A lapsit program for pre-walking babies with songs, rhymes, and books. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Drop-in program.

Terrific Two's

9:30am - 10:00am
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Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Ms. Stefanie for some jumping, jiggling, rhyming, singing, stories and felt board fun! For children ages 24-36 months with parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins.

Wobbly Walkers

10:30am - 11:00am
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Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

An active storytime for children 12-23 months with songs, rhymes, and books! Child must be walking. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Drop-in program.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting

Whether you are an advanced knitter or just learning, this is a great group to join. Crocheters are welcome, too. Individual projects, group projects, and friendships are knit together each week.

JOBS 2019: One-on-One Career Counseling

10:45am - 2:00pm
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Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business

The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Bring your resume and your questions. Same-day sign up is available at the Information Desk or by calling 203-256-3160. First come, first served; space is limited. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR experience with an extensive range of industries and has served as Assistant Director of Career Development at Yale School of Management MBA program. She has provided 1-on-1 counseling for hundreds of clients at Fairfield Public Library and in her private practice.

Trivia Thursdays in the downUNDER

12:45pm - 3:00pm
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Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School

Grades 6 and up:  Think you know it all? Prove it and join us in the downUNDER on Thursdays for our Kahoot trivia challenge. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops. Laptops available on a first-come basis.

Disclaimer(s)

The Fairfield Public Library reserves the right to utilize photographs or video taken at the library for future library publications or other library publicity.  All library patrons consent to the use of their photo/video taken at the library or during library events for such purposes.  If a patron does not wish to be photographed/videoed, the patron must notify the library staff to that effect.

Escape from the Thought Police- For Teens

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Required
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Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

For Tweens and Teens in grades 6 and up- Is there anything scarier than censorship and losing your intellectual freedom rights?  In this "locked room" mystery you will be working together to hunt for clues and solve puzzles to save your intel

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The Fairfield Public Library reserves the right to utilize photographs or video taken at the library for future library publications or other library publicity.  All library patrons consent to the use of their photo/video taken at the library or during library events for such purposes.  If a patron does not wish to be photographed/videoed, the patron must notify the library staff to that effect.

Escape from the Thought Police- For Teens

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Required
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Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

For Tweens and Teens in grades 6 and up- Is there anything scarier than censorship and losing your intellectual freedom rights?  In this "locked room" mystery you will be working together to hunt for clues and solve puzzles to save your intel

Disclaimer(s)

The Fairfield Public Library reserves the right to utilize photographs or video taken at the library for future library publications or other library publicity.  All library patrons consent to the use of their photo/video taken at the library or during library events for such purposes.  If a patron does not wish to be photographed/videoed, the patron must notify the library staff to that effect.

Crazy 8s Math Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
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Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join our Bedtime Math’s® Crazy 8s Club where math meets mischief! Participants will have fun while learning the math behind different games.

Grossology

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
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Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Delve into the gross side of science! We will conduct messy experiments and read a fun story that fits with the activity. For children in grades 3-5. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library for the duration of the program.

Disclaimer(s)

The Fairfield Public Library reserves the right to utilize photographs or video taken at the library for future library publications or other library publicity.  All library patrons consent to the use of their photo/video taken at the library or during library events for such purposes.  If a patron does not wish to be photographed/videoed, the patron must notify the library staff to that effect.

Talking About Books -Short Fiction by John Updike

7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
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Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

****Print copies of all 4 short stories are available at the Information Desk at the Main Library. We continue to green this event and encourage you to ask us to send you digital copies to your email to save paper.****

JOBS 2018: Networking and Interviewing Master Class 2-Part Series

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Crush Every Job Interview, Part 2