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D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Chefs: Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Let's pumpkin spice things up! Stir up a mini no-bake pumpkin cheesecake from scratch. Teens will follow along with a simple recipe and demonstration. Inexperienced chefs are ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Let's pumpkin spice things up! Stir up a mini no-bake pumpkin cheesecake from scratch. Teens will follow along with a simple recipe and demonstration. Inexperienced chefs are welcome and encouraged!

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 "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.Mahjong is a tile-bas...

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 "Teens" group.

Drop-In Chess for Teens

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room - Main Library 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: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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. 

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

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

For ages 16 - 116.Calling all adults and young adults ages 16 and up! Board Game Night for Adults is back! Looking for some new board game buddies? Curious to try out different gam...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Mahjong

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Recipe Hunters: Homemade Food Gifts

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring "community" back into cooking. In this virtual recipe discussion group, we will share and discuss recipes each month with a different theme. December's theme is homemade food...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring "community" back into cooking. In this virtual recipe discussion group, we will share and discuss recipes each month with a different theme. December's theme is homemade food gifts.

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

Half Day Movie Afternoon Flora & Ulysses

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Half day? No problem! Join us at the Library for an afternoon movie with snacks* and a craft. We'll watch the movie, Flora & Ulysses, based on the award winning book by Ka...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Half day? No problem! Join us at the Library for an afternoon movie with snacks* and a craft. We'll watch the movie, Flora & Ulysses, based on the award winning book by Kate DiCamillo!

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.

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.

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 "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 "Children" group.

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Ups

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome.

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

Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Crafting
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more fun to build or to eat a gingerbread house?

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.

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.

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: 58
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.

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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on m...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading.

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 "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on m...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading.

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.
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 "Teens" group.

Gingerbread House Building for Teens

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

It's cookie season!  Join us to build and decorate your very own cookie house. Registration required.  Open to grades 6-12.

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

It's cookie season!  Join us to build and decorate your very own cookie house. 

Registration required.  

Open to grades 6-12.

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 "All Ages" group.

Holiday Reader's Theater Performance

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Everyone is invited to join us for our Teen Reader's Theater performance of two short play adaptations based on A Christmas Carol and The Miracle of Hanukkah.Registration is reques...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Everyone is invited to join us for our Teen Reader's Theater performance of two short play adaptations based on A Christmas Carol and The Miracle of Hanukkah.

Registration is requested.