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Community Craft Corner: BYO-Craft!

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters! Join us for a crafty morning - you bring your project and we'll bring the breakfast treats, courtesy of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

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

Calling all crafters! Join us for a crafty morning - you bring your project and we'll bring the breakfast treats, courtesy of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CT Blood Center Drive

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives!  Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives (use code C149

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

The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives!  Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives (use code C149

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

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

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:

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

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

***NEW DATE***Pickling Made Easy

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn how to make fresh dill pickles from start to finish with Kelly Caisse of KDCROP Farms.

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

Learn how to make fresh dill pickles from start to finish with Kelly Caisse of KDCROP Farms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Math Games

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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 "Children" group

Math Games

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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

IFSB International Flying Saucer Bureau Meet-Up

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join paranormal historian/author Michael Bielawa as he begins a new organization here at the library focusing on all things Sci-Fi.

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

Join paranormal historian/author Michael Bielawa as he begins a new organization here at the library focusing on all things Sci-Fi.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Towels with a Twist: Stencil and Paint

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Create beautiful, personalized tea towels using your Silhouette machine to cut reusable stencils from vinyl or stencil material.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Create beautiful, personalized tea towels using your Silhouette machine to cut reusable stencils from vinyl or stencil material.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Towels with a Twist: Stencil and Paint

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Create beautiful, personalized tea towels using your Silhouette machine to cut reusable stencils from vinyl or stencil material.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Create beautiful, personalized tea towels using your Silhouette machine to cut reusable stencils from vinyl or stencil material.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World Plant Milk Day: Plant-based Milk Alternatives Tasting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

World Plant Milk Day, celebrated annually on August 22nd, is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about plant-based milk alternatives, encouraging people to explore and embrace these dairy-free options. 

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

World Plant Milk Day, celebrated annually on August 22nd, is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about plant-based milk alternatives, encouraging people to explore and embrace these dairy-free options. 

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
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: Gaming
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.

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

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

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:

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, August 26, 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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Tuesday, August 26, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, August 26, 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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Let's Speak Together! Conversation/Activity Group with a Speech Therapist

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Are you finding yourself occasionally searching for the right word—or having those familiar “it’s on the tip of my tongue” moments?

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

Are you finding yourself occasionally searching for the right word—or having those familiar “it’s on the tip of my tongue” moments?

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, August 27, 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 "Adults" group

Little Pub and Literature

Wednesday, August 27, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, August 28, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
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: Gaming
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Friday, August 29, 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.

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All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
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