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How Do I Get Started With Medicare?

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Are you new to Medicare? Just turning age 65 or soon to be retiring? Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make c

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Are you new to Medicare? Just turning age 65 or soon to be retiring? Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and discover the different types of insurance options availabl...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bearing Witness: A Legacy of Survival and Hope

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

The daughter of Holocaust Survivors, speaker Bobbi Markowitz's mother was liberated from Auschwitz Concentration Camp and her Father from Dachau. This is the story of their journey

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Description:
The daughter of Holocaust Survivors, speaker Bobbi Markowitz's mother was liberated from Auschwitz Concentration Camp and her Father from Dachau. This is the story of their journeys from Eastern Europe to Nazi Germany, their overwhelming losses, and ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Monday, April 29, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 your conversation skill, we are here to help in a relaxed and casual atm...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, April 30, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spr...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club Meeting

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

The Next Chapter Book Club is a fun, social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
The Next Chapter Book Club is a fun, social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting we share from our selected book, discuss, and socialize...
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, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
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 file

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Woods & Crafts Macramé Headband or Wristlet

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Learn beginner macramé knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only. 

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Learn beginner macramé knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, May 2, 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. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitato...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED

Thursday, May 2, 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? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Ag

Cancelled
Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
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 Ag

Cancelled
Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED

Thursday, May 2, 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? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Ag

Cancelled
Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 2, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-go...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Security Strategies and Your Retirement Future

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop, you will learn the inf

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop, you will learn the influence of timing strategies on tax liability and overall benefit value...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

ANN WRIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:
ANN WRIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator:...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club - Louise Erdrich

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club Our 2024 line-up: May 2024 – Louise Erdrich June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Join us monthly for Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club Our 2024 line-up: May 2024 – Louise Erdrich June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024 – Malcolm Gladwell August 2024 – break September 2024 – Barbara King...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, May 7, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spr...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods & Crafts Macramé Headband or Wristlet

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Learn beginner macramé knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only. 

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Learn beginner macramé knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech 101 Sessions

Wednesday, May 8, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, May 8, 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 somatic meditation practice that grounds us to feel whole in our bodies

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:
Join us to learn about and experience embodied meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a somatic meditation practice that grounds us to feel whole in our bodies and disentangle from all that fragments us during our everyday l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literature & Libations Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

May's book selection is The Whispers by Ashley Audrain. The Fairfield Public Library and J.B. Percival team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laug

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
May's book selection is The Whispers by Ashley Audrain. The Fairfield Public Library and J.B. Percival team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Bring friends or make new ones. Funky reading glasses optional. Les...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Fairfield Public Library's International Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each  month in the Jennings Room at Main Library.  All are welcome; please register in

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:
Fairfield Public Library's International Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each  month in the Jennings Room at Main Library.  All are welcome; please register individually for each date you would like to attend.  Book selectio...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, May 9, 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. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitato...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, May 9, 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 Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, a

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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 Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, a 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Winner, Winner of the Andrew C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 9, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-go...