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Lego® Club Drop-In

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

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

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

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

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, August 4, 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

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, August 5, 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

Dungeons and Dragons Tuesday Meet-Ups

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Wii Wednesdays

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

LEGO® Game and Free Build

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Have you ever played a board game using LEGO® bricks? Join us to play a round of this fun game and then use the Library's LEGO® bricks for some free building. What will you create?

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

Have you ever played a board game using LEGO® bricks? Join us to play a round of this fun game and then use the Library's LEGO® bricks for some free building. What will you create?

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

Wacky Wednesdays at Woods!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

August 6: Pictionary – Draw to win during our Pictionary game at the Library!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

August 6: Pictionary – Draw to win during our Pictionary game at the Library!

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

Game Nights for Teens

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Join us on Wednesdays all summer long for game nights. Please make sure you sign up for each evening you plan to attend.

Here’s the line-up for our summer of gaming:

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

Join us on Wednesdays all summer long for game nights. Please make sure you sign up for each evening you plan to attend.

Here’s the line-up for our summer of gaming:

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

Games from Scratch!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

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

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

This event is in the "Children" group

Game On! Draw Cute Game Characters

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Draw Cute Game Characters – Want to try your hand at drawing a few cute characters from games? Join us to follow along step-by-step as we have fun practicing our drawing skills.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Draw Cute Game Characters – Want to try your hand at drawing a few cute characters from games? Join us to follow along step-by-step as we have fun practicing our drawing skills.

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 "All Ages" group

Kershner Art Gallery Opening Reception: Weir Inspired

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
All Ages

The public is invited to attend an opening reception for the Kershner Gallery's latest exhibit, Weir Inspired: Works by the Weir Farm Artist Collective, featuring works by 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historica

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

The public is invited to attend an opening reception for the Kershner Gallery's latest exhibit, Weir Inspired: Works by the Weir Farm Artist Collective, featuring works by 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historica

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, August 7, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Studio Ghibli Watch Party Movie Nights!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

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

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

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

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, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

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

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

Explore Your Imagination Storytime

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Set your imagination free! Let's play pretend as we read, sing, and have fun together. Where will our imaginations take us? Let’s find out!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Set your imagination free! Let's play pretend as we read, sing, and have fun together. Where will our imaginations take us? Let’s find out!

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 "Children" group

GLHF (Good Luck, Have Fun) Drop-In

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Let’s have some last-minute fun as we wrap up our Summer Reading Challenge! From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, stop by the Children’s Room at the Main Library to celebrate by:

► Playing oversized games

► Trying out our spin art bike

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

Let’s have some last-minute fun as we wrap up our Summer Reading Challenge! From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, stop by the Children’s Room at the Main Library to celebrate by:

► Playing oversized games

► Trying out our spin art bike

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

Protect Yourself from Internet & Phone Scams Safely with Fairfield Police

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an important community safety event presented by Sergeant Jenna Wellington and Detective Brian Griffin of the Fairfield Police Department.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an important community safety event presented by Sergeant Jenna Wellington and Detective Brian Griffin of the Fairfield Police Department.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, August 12, 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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, August 14, 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

***NEW DATE***Pickling Made Easy

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn how to make fresh dill pickles from start to finish with Kelly Caisse of KDCROP Farms.

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:

Learn how to make fresh dill pickles from start to finish with Kelly Caisse of KDCROP Farms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Math Games

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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

Math Games

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join Kat Greenberg for math game sessions designed for families with children in Pre-K through entering 5th grade. These sessions provide a fun and hands-on approach to reinforce and strengthen essential math skills.

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.