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

Rubber Band Banjo

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Design and build your own rubber band banjo! We'll make music while learning a bit about the physics of sound! For children in grades K-5. Children attend independently. Parent ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Design and build your own rubber band banjo! We'll make music while learning a bit about the physics of sound!

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.

Cigar Box Purse Program with Vanessa Fasanella

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Design purse and handles, transform a recycled cigar box into a useable purse.  Two hours class. All materials included. Everybody is welcome. Registration is required.

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Design purse and handles, transform a recycled cigar box into a useable purse.  Two hours class. All materials included. Everybody is welcome. Registration is required.

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

Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Lecture, Special Event, Health
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Fairfield Public Library and the Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health partner to bring you a series of workshops and lectures to support your teen's mental health. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Lecture, Special Event, Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Fairfield Public Library and the Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health partner to bring you a series of workshops and lectures to support your teen's mental health.  Topic will change each month.

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
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 ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Literature & Libations Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

November's book selection is Husbands and Lovers  by Beatriz Williams The Fairfield Public Library and J.B. Percival team up for a unique experience: book talk, cockta...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

November's book selection is Husbands and Lovers  by Beatriz Williams

This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Monthly meeting of the Library's International Book Club.  Dates and selections are as follows:      Oct. 9       Roman Stories by Jhumpa...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Monthly meeting of the Library's International Book Club.  Dates and selections are as follows:

     Oct. 9       Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri

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

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, November 14, 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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate.&nbs...

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 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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. Registration is required and is sepa...

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

Thursday, November 14, 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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is requir...

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.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, on...

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, November 14, 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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We will begin ...

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.

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 with author Juliet Grames

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's selection is The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Julie...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's selection is The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames who will be at the library to discuss the book wit

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Appointments

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Looking to change your medigap coverage? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment wit...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 "Children" group.

Code a Retro Style Arcade Game

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Microsoft MakeCode is an online learn-to-code platform with which anyone can develop their programming skills by creating retro style arcade games. Join us to explore the basics of...

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

Microsoft MakeCode is an online learn-to-code platform with which anyone can develop their programming skills by creating retro style arcade games.

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 "Teens" group.

Pride Club for Teens

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Pride Club for Teens seeks to support LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies while promoting understanding and tolerance.   Teens will have the chance to engage in discussions, ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Pride Club for Teens seeks to support LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies while promoting understanding and tolerance.   Teens will have the chance to engage in discussions, do crafts and other activities, and eat snacks in a safe, inclusive

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, November 14, 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of FPL Fall Book Sale

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

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

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

Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale.  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 "Preschool" group.

Sing Me A Story

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Memorial 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: Memorial 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

American Sewing Guild

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
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.

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.