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Quilting Basics

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

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

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

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

Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch

Put your puzzling skills to the test and race to be the best! 

With your team of 4, you will have 2 hours to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Whoever finishes first wins! 

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

Put your puzzling skills to the test and race to be the best! 

With your team of 4, you will have 2 hours to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Whoever finishes first wins! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, July 1, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Woods & Crafts: Wine Cork Flags

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.

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

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.

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, July 1, 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

Wii Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Each Wednesday morning during Summer Reading we will fire up the Nintendo Switch and play some of those old favorites!  Wii Sports, Mario Party and more. Gather your friends or make some new ones as we take on some friendly competition.

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

Each Wednesday morning during Summer Reading we will fire up the Nintendo Switch and play some of those old favorites!  Wii Sports, Mario Party and more. Gather your friends or make some new ones as we take on some friendly competition.

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

Woods & Crafts: Wine Cork Flags

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.

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

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Craft Corner: BYO-Craft!

Monday, July 7, 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

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, July 7, 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

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

For ages 16 - 116.

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:

For ages 16 - 116.

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

Exploring Genres Book Club - Travel Memoirs

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, July 8, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Cancelled
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

Wii Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Each Wednesday morning during Summer Reading we will fire up the Nintendo Switch and play some of those old favorites!  Wii Sports, Mario Party and more. Gather your friends or make some new ones as we take on some friendly competition.

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

Each Wednesday morning during Summer Reading we will fire up the Nintendo Switch and play some of those old favorites!  Wii Sports, Mario Party and more. Gather your friends or make some new ones as we take on some friendly competition.

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Move Your Qi

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body.

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

Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body.

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

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).

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

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's title is One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter.

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

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's title is One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
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: Special Event
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, July 14, 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!