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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Registration is not required for...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories. For children ages 0-5 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.

Mahjong

Tuesday, October 8, 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
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.

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

Terrific Twos *Registration Class*

Tuesday, October 8, 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. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offere...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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 "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
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 th...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting, After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, jou...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Leaf Bookmark

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us at the Library to create your very own special bookmark! We will be using pressed autumn leaves and tassels to make beautiful, vintage-style bookmarks. Let's get crafty and...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Join us at the Library to create your very own special bookmark! We will be using pressed autumn leaves and tassels to make beautiful, vintage-style bookmarks. Let's get crafty and celebrate the beauty of nature!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

12 Ways You Really Should Use AI

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

There are a lot of useful things AI can do to save you time, money, and make you more productive. In this session, find numerous ways to use AI to enhance your creativity...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:

There are a lot of useful things AI can do to save you time, money, and make you more productive.

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

Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Join us as we read The Spice Box by Meera Sriram together over Zoom. Then we'll make Paati's Potato Curry, the recipe highlighted in the book, using spices...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us as we read The Spice Box by Meera Sriram together over Zoom. Then we'll make Paati's Potato Curry, the recipe highlighted in the book, using spices that can be found in a traditional Indian spice box!

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

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, October 8, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 "Preschool" group.

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.

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.

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield Every Wednesday This Fall! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield Every Wednesday This Fall!

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech 101 Sessions

Wednesday, October 9, 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: 5
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? We will offer basic assistance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
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 th...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Pride and Prejudice Preview

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Join us for a sneak peak of Fairfield Ludlowe High School's production of Pride and Prejudice! This sneak peak of the modernized adaptation by Kate Hammill will feature select scen...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Join us for a sneak peak of Fairfield Ludlowe High School's production of Pride and Prejudice! This sneak peak of the modernized adaptation by Kate Hammill will feature select scenes, music, dance, and a Q&A. 

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

Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Join us as we read The Spice Box by Meera Sriram together over Zoom. Then we'll make Paati's Potato Curry, the recipe highlighted in the book, using spices...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Join us as we read The Spice Box by Meera Sriram together over Zoom. Then we'll make Paati's Potato Curry, the recipe highlighted in the book, using spices that can be found in a traditional Indian spice box!

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

Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health

Wednesday, October 9, 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, October 9, 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: 23
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, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

October's book selection is The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. The Fairfield Public Library and J.B. Percival team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, a...

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

October's book selection is The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Outside Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you b...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Outside Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. I...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Outside Terrific Twos

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring ...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*