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Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

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

Teen Take and Make Craft Pick Up

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Main Floor - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make Craft Pick-Up

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Teen Room - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Craft Corner: BYO-Craft!

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters! Join us for a crafty morning - you bring your project and we'll bring the breakfast treats, courtesy of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all crafters! Join us for a crafty morning - you bring your project and we'll bring the breakfast treats, courtesy of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

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

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafting Through the Decades- 2020's

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Join us as we create some of the most popular crafts from every decade, starting in the 1960s to the present day. 

Registration for individual sessions is required. Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the fall. 

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we create some of the most popular crafts from every decade, starting in the 1960s to the present day. 

Registration for individual sessions is required. Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the fall. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Maker Mondays: Dragon Paint Along

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

Join us at the Main Library for our Summer Maker series! Get creative in one of our inspiring events!

Dragon Paint Along

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

Join us at the Main Library for our Summer Maker series! Get creative in one of our inspiring events!

Dragon Paint Along

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
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

Exploring Genres Book Club (NO BOOK CLUB IN AUGUST)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

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

Baby Rhyme Time *Registration Class*

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time 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 "Preschool" group

Storytime at Penfield Beach

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for an outside storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.

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

Join us for an outside storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.

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

Wobbly Walkers *Registration Class*

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times.

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

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers 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 "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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Terrific Twos *Registration Class*

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

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.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Crafternoons @ Woods: Accordion Scrapbook

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Reminisce on everything you did this summer by creating an awesome accordion style scrapbook! Fold the book and fill it with your own fun pictures and memories!

For teens entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.

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

Reminisce on everything you did this summer by creating an awesome accordion style scrapbook! Fold the book and fill it with your own fun pictures and memories!

For teens entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Buddies: Session 4

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Tuesdays in the Children's Program Room, Main Library

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading.

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

Tuesdays in the Children's Program Room, Main Library

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading.

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

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

Stories with Ms. Stefanie!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch

Calling all bookworms! Join Ms. Stefanie for an interactive storytime filled with fun and creativity. We'll dive into a picture book (or two!) and bring it to life with a hands-on activity or craft.

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

Calling all bookworms! Join Ms. Stefanie for an interactive storytime filled with fun and creativity. We'll dive into a picture book (or two!) and bring it to life with a hands-on activity or craft.

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

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.

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

Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music.

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 that incorporate music.

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 "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 "Teens" group

Sticker Circuitry Experiments

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about circuits and create your own with circuit sticker components. We will be combining artistry and electronics to construct expressive and unique circuitry teens can take home to share.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn about circuits and create your own with circuit sticker components. We will be combining artistry and electronics to construct expressive and unique circuitry teens can take home to share.

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: