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Cancelled - Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, November 11, 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.

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

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, November 11, 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.

Cancelled
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
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 "Preschool" group

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

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: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

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, November 12, 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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

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

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, Woods Branch
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

What the Heck Is Oobleck?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

In Dr. Seuss' book, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the kingdom is in danger of being swallowed up by a sticky green substance called oobleck! During our class we'll make, play with, and learn about this non-Newtonian fluid!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

In Dr. Seuss' book, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the kingdom is in danger of being swallowed up by a sticky green substance called oobleck! During our class we'll make, play with, and learn about this non-Newtonian fluid!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Astronomy and Cosmology: Exploring the Origins, Evolution, and Destiny of the Universe

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Adults

From the glow of our Sun to the faint light of the most distant galaxies, every observation carries a piece of the universe’s story.

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

From the glow of our Sun to the faint light of the most distant galaxies, every observation carries a piece of the universe’s story.

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, November 12, 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

What You Need to Know About Supporting Children with Anxiety: Parenting Strategies that Work

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
What You Need to Know About Supporting Children with Anxiety: Parenting Strategies that Work
 
This program is a workshop for parents of children in grades K-5 and is presented by Yale C
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
What You Need to Know About Supporting Children with Anxiety: Parenting Strategies that Work
 
This program is a workshop for parents of children in grades K-5 and is presented by Yale C

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

International Book Club

Wednesday, November 12, 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.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

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

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

This event is in the "Adults" group

Little Pub and Literature

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Baby Rhyme Time *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver.

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

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Wobbly Walkers *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver.

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

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

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.

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

One-on-One Medicare Open Enrollment Appointment

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Terrific Twos *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver.

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

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

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.

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

One-on-One Medicare Open Enrollment Appointment

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room M at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room M
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

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

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

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

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

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

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!

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

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?

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

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits?