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Connecticut History: Frederick Olmsted's Influence on Our Landscape

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture and founder of one of the nation’s most influential landscape architecture firms, was born in Hartford in 1822.

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Description:
Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture and founder of one of the nation’s most influential landscape architecture firms, was born in Hartford in 1822. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Connecticut St...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mapping Your Road to College

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, College Planning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Educational Consultant Mary Spiegel returns with her popular program — a review of best practices for researching, applying, and getting into the colleges that best fit your needs.

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, College Planning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:
Educational Consultant Mary Spiegel returns with her popular program — a review of best practices for researching, applying, and getting into the colleges that best fit your needs. This presentation gives a clear overview of steps and strategies to u...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, May 23, 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 "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Teens

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be ser

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:
Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be served.  Registration is required.  Open to individuals in g...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 23, 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: 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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-go...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
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Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, May 28, 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 Tech 101 Sessions

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

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

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 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: 8
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, May 28, 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.

Main Book Club - An Inconvenient Wife by Karen Olson

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The March Book Club Choice is An Inconvenient Wife by Karen Olson. The author will be joining us for the discussion of this fun book. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the mode

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
The March Book Club Choice is An Inconvenient Wife by Karen Olson. The author will be joining us for the discussion of this fun book. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Little Pub and Literature (Formerly Hitting the Books Book Club)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Gather with old friends or make new ones.  Nanc

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Gather with old friends or make new ones.  Nancy Sweeney, Fairfield Woods Branch Manager, will lead the discussion. B...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, May 30, 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.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 30, 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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Literary Luncheon with Steven Rowley

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event, Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Friends of Fairfield Public Library will hold their 2024 Literary Luncheon at the Patterson Club in Fairfield on Friday, May 31, at noon.  This year's guest is New York Ti

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Author Talk
Description:
The Friends of Fairfield Public Library will hold their 2024 Literary Luncheon at the Patterson Club in Fairfield on Friday, May 31, at noon.  This year's guest is New York Times best-selling author Steven Rowley, author of 2021's The Guncle and...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, June 3, 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

Monday, June 3, 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: June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024 – Malcolm Gladwell August

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: June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024 – Malcolm Gladwell August 2024 – break September 2024 – Barbara Kingsolver October 2024 – Onc...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, June 4, 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: 23
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: Lifesaver Wreath

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Create a colorful lifesaver wreath using yarn, twine, and nautical accessories. Adults Only. Register Online.

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Create a colorful lifesaver wreath using yarn, twine, and nautical accessories. Adults Only. Register Online. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handwriting Fun

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Seats are limited! Turn your own handwriting into colorful creations that can be used for cards, journaling, doodling and of course, just for fun!  Step by step, you will l

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:
Seats are limited! Turn your own handwriting into colorful creations that can be used for cards, journaling, doodling and of course, just for fun!  Step by step, you will learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting, add color with...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods & Crafts: Lifesaver Wreath

Wednesday, June 5, 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:

Create a colorful lifesaver wreath using yarn, twine, and nautical accessories. Adults Only. Register Online.

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Create a colorful lifesaver wreath using yarn, twine, and nautical accessories. Adults Only. Register Online. ...