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Unplugged Coding Fun: Binary Code

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs. Without using any electronic devices, participants will engage in a...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
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 th...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Adults" group.

Author Event - Ethan Joella

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Refreshments at 6:00, author talk at 6:30. Please join us as we welcome Ethan Joella to the Fairfield Public Library. Joella will be discussing The Same Bright Stars w...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Description:

Refreshments at 6:00, author talk at 6:30.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sing Me A Story

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. ...

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

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"First Friday Jazz" with Mark Edinberg

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Description:

Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.

Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:

Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Watch Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.&n...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

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 "Children" group.

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Crafting
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more fun to build or to eat a gingerbread house?

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.

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

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.

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for b...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

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.

Hoot Hoot Hooray! *Registration Class*

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the p...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English Conversation Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening. If you would like to improve and practice yo...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

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

Baby Rhyme Time *Registration Class*

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class i...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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 *Registration Class*

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers class each w...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

This storytime for families with children ages 0-5 features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together! For children ages 0-5 w...

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

This storytime for families with children ages 0-5 features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together! For children ages 0-5 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 "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Terrific Twos *Registration Class*

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offere...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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 "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting, After School
Age Group:
Teens
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, jou...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on m...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading.

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 "Preschool" group.

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Tech 101 Sessions

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? We will offer basic assistance. Please come with your questions ready.

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? We will offer basic assistance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual: Women & Money Roundtable

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
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 f...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Hot Cocoa Kahoot!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Let's cozy up for an afternoon of trivia with a delicious drink and a chocolate-themed Kahoot! You'll put your sweet treat knowledge to the test while enjoying some hot cocoa with ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Let's cozy up for an afternoon of trivia with a delicious drink and a chocolate-themed Kahoot! You'll put your sweet treat knowledge to the test while enjoying some hot cocoa with a topping or two!

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.