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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Friday Jazz

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Friday in the Periodicals Room as pianist Mark Edinberg performs jazz music to browse by.

Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Join us every Friday in the Periodicals Room as pianist Mark Edinberg performs jazz music to browse by.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Watch Club

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Ups

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Li-Garden Dance Company Chinese Folk Dance Performance

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Let's celebrate the beginning of Asian Heritage Month with the Li-Garden Dance Company!

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

Let's celebrate the beginning of Asian Heritage Month with the Li-Garden Dance Company!

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

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

Monday, May 5, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Postpartum Breastfeeding Support Group

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Adults

Join other new parents at the Postpartum Breastfeeding Support Group, a weekly meeting facilitated by Certified Lactation Counselor Nicole Rende. We will discuss a new relevant topic each week while focusing on building community and support.

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

Join other new parents at the Postpartum Breastfeeding Support Group, a weekly meeting facilitated by Certified Lactation Counselor Nicole Rende. We will discuss a new relevant topic each week while focusing on building community and support.

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.

Wooden Flowers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Add a touch of natural beauty to your home decor with these handmade, laser cut wooden craft flowers. 

 

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

Add a touch of natural beauty to your home decor with these handmade, laser cut wooden craft flowers. 

 

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

Hoot Hoot Hooray! *Registration Class*

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program.

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

A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program.

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

Keep Calm and Color On

Monday, May 5, 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.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

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

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wooden Flowers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults

Add a touch of natural beauty to your home decor with these handmade, laser cut wooden craft flowers. 

 

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

Add a touch of natural beauty to your home decor with these handmade, laser cut wooden craft flowers. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Club arts and crafts programs for 4th and 5th graders!

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Main Library for our Tween Maker programs! Get creative using arts and crafts materials provided by the Library and take your unique creations home!

Tie-Dyeing | Monday, May 5, 2025 • 4:00 pm

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

Join us at the Main Library for our Tween Maker programs! Get creative using arts and crafts materials provided by the Library and take your unique creations home!

Tie-Dyeing | Monday, May 5, 2025 • 4:00 pm

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

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, May 5, 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: Eurovision (International Literature)

Monday, May 5, 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, May 6, 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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Wobbly Walkers *Registration Class*

Tuesday, May 6, 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 "Preschool" group.

Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.

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. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.

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, May 6, 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.

Woods & Crafts: Book Vases

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn how to upcycle books into beautiful vases. This great DIY project is perfect for a mantle or bookshelf.  Beginners welcome. Adults only. Register online. 

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to upcycle books into beautiful vases. This great DIY project is perfect for a mantle or bookshelf.  Beginners welcome. Adults only. Register online. 

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

Terrific Twos *Registration Class*

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

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

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Disney Trivia

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Calling all Disney fans! Come to the Library for a fun-filled Disney Trivia Extravaganza! Kids will enjoy a variety of exciting activities and have the chance to take home special prizes.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all Disney fans! Come to the Library for a fun-filled Disney Trivia Extravaganza! Kids will enjoy a variety of exciting activities and have the chance to take home special prizes.

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 "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room H at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 social

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 social