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This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Watercolor Painting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join us for a vibrant and creative morning!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a vibrant and creative morning!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English Conversation Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Description:

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees

Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Description:

Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong!
Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
Registration required. No walk-ins.
Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Mahjong!
Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
Registration required. No walk-ins.
Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting, After School
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch

This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! All sewing-skill levels are welcome. Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! All sewing-skill levels are welcome. Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual: Women & Money Roundtable

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Liz Maccarone and Julia Strayer from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as they discuss how to make sense of today's financial markets.  We will meet virtually from 1:00-2:00pm on the following dates:

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Registration Required
Description:

Please join Liz Maccarone and Julia Strayer from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as they discuss how to make sense of today's financial markets.  We will meet virtually from 1:00-2:00pm on the following dates:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Pursuit of Happiness

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as part of our Conversations that Matter series. 

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as part of our Conversations that Matter series. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Selections are as follows:

     January 8          The Innocent by Ian McEwan

Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Selections are as follows:

     January 8          The Innocent by Ian McEwan

This event is in the "Adults" group.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Age Group:
Adults

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, After School
Age Group:
Teens

Fairfield Public Library is looking for teens age 12 and up who are interested in making sure the library is meeting the needs and wants of teens in the community.  Council members are highly reliable and committed to being actively invo

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group, After School
Registration Required
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is looking for teens age 12 and up who are interested in making sure the library is meeting the needs and wants of teens in the community.  Council members are highly reliable and committed to being actively invo

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Mahjong!
Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Registration required. No walk-ins.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West over the past century.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Mahjong!
Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Registration required. No walk-ins.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West over the past century.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of FPL Spring Book Sale

All Day 5/16 - 5/17
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale.  Thousands of books for all ages, tastes, and genres; most items $1-$5.  Daily specials.  All proceeds support FPL's programs and services.

Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale.  Thousands of books for all ages, tastes, and genres; most items $1-$5.  Daily specials.  All proceeds support FPL's programs and services.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Quilting Basics

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELLED: Destination Healthy Skin

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Grounds - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

This event is now happening at 1215 Post Road, Fairfield. 

 

Location: Main Library
Room: Library Grounds - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Description:

This event is now happening at 1215 Post Road, Fairfield. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

American Sewing Guild

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Ups

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome.