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Free Tech Help

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Tech Help

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

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: 13
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.

Book Club: The Anxious Generation

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Please join us for a book club discussion of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Copies of the b...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Description:

Please join us for a book club discussion of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.

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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.

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 with ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Description:

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

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 "Adults" group.

An Afternoon of Opera and Poetry with Stefano Russo

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Please join Fairfield Public Library for an afternoon of music and poetry with local opera singer Stefano Russo. Mr. Russo will perform songs of the season, accompanied by pianist ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Description:

Please join Fairfield Public Library for an afternoon of music and poetry with local opera singer Stefano Russo. Mr.

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: 5
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 "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:

NO BEGINNERS HELP on 12/3 and 12/10.Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one loca...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

NO BEGINNERS HELP on 12/3 and 12/10.

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

Pet Boredom Busters with CT Humane Society

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Bad weather, injuries, short winter days: These are just a few of the many reasons pets may not get enough exercise and become bored. Keeping pets entertained is important for thei...

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

Bad weather, injuries, short winter days: These are just a few of the many reasons pets may not get enough exercise and become bored. Keeping pets entertained is important for their physical and mental health.

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: 2
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, December 11, 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: 21
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.

International Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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 "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, December 12, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 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 Maria by Michelle Moran.

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

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's selection is Maria by Michelle Moran.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Tech Help

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Tech Help

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Reception: "Visual Journey" Community Art Show

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery would like to invite the public to an opening reception for our annual community exhibition, Visual Journey, which will feature over 50 artists from a...

Location: Main Library
Room: Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery would like to invite the public to an opening reception for our annual community exhibition, Visual Journey, which will feature over 50 artists from all over Connecticut.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, December 12, 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: 12
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Digital Storytelling with Magic Movie - Gary Webster

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Discover the power of iMovie's new Magic Movie feature, designed to make video creation faster and easier than ever on your iPhone. With just a few taps, transform clips and photos...

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

Discover the power of iMovie's new Magic Movie feature, designed to make video creation faster and easier than ever on your iPhone.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heat Transfer Vinyl Oven Mitts

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harold B. Harris Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Silhouette Studio and vibrant heat transfer vinyl!

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Silhouette Studio and vibrant heat transfer vinyl!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heat Transfer Vinyl Oven Mitts

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Silhouette Studio and vibrant heat transfer vinyl!

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Silhouette Studio and vibrant heat transfer vinyl!