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

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue). Reading to a therapy dog is a great way to boo...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue).

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.

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.

Beginner English Conversation Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.If you would like to improve and practice your c...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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.Registration begins o...

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 "Adults" group.

Romantasy Book Club: Emily Wilde’s Encylopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

New for 2025!Join us each month for a new virtual book club focusing on Romantasy titles. This genre blends Romance and Fantasy. Favorites in this category include Fourth Wing by R...

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

New for 2025!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Essay Writing for Your College Application

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing, College Planning
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

The personal statement portion of the common app accounts for about 25% of weight during the admissions review process. Have you started yet, or are you a little panicked, still lo...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing, College Planning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The personal statement portion of the common app accounts for about 25% of weight during the admissions review process. Have you started yet, or are you a little panicked, still looking for a good topic?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 This Spring!Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.*Please n...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!

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.

Literature & Libations Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

May's book selection is Blue Sisters by Coco MellorsThe Fairfield Public Library and Wine N Cheese Day Spa team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. B...

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

May's book selection is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

This event is in the "Adults" group.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one...

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 "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Annual Literary Luncheon

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event, Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Please join The Friends of Fairfield Public Library at their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield!  This year's guest of honor is New ...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Author Talk
Description:

Please join The Friends of Fairfield Public Library at their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield!

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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-7:30pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West o...

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 "Adults" group.

Worthy of a Revival! Man of La Mancha

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

"Musical Theater's Impossible Dream: The Staggering Success of Man of La Mancha"Loosely based on Cervantes’ 17th century novel "Don Quixote", Man of La Mancha presents the story of...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Description:

"Musical Theater's Impossible Dream: The Staggering Success of Man of La Mancha"

LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

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.

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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.Registration begins o...

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 "Adults" group.

Author visit: Martha Hall Kelly

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New Books Area - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

We are so excited to host Martha Hall Kelly on the publication day of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: New Books Area - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Description:

We are so excited to host Martha Hall Kelly on the publication day of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.

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 27, 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
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: 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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Let's Speak Together! Support/Conversation Group with a Speech Therapist

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health, Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS! Do you or your loved one ever have tip-of-the-tongue moments or ever feel like a word gets "stuck"? Led by Melissa Katz, a speech-langua...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health, Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Main Book Club - The Jackal’s Mistress

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This month we will be discussing The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion.  

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

This month we will be discussing The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one...

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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-7:30pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West o...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

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 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one c...

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.

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

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, June 2, 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
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: 10
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.