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Holiday Trivia

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

How well do you know the holidays? Bring family and friends! Team up or come solo. Great prizes, refreshments and fun. Adults only. 

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Description:

How well do you know the holidays? Bring family and friends! Team up or come solo. Great prizes, refreshments and fun. Adults only.
 

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

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate.&nbs...

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

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) 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 "Preschool" group.

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver. Registration is required and is sepa...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is requir...

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

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old 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.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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 COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, on...

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We will begin ...

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

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months 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 "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Teens" group.

DIY Gift Week: Key Fob Wristlet

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level - Fairfield Woods at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. In this program, teens will sew a unique...

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

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. 

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

Candle Craft

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Let's get into the spirit of the season with a cozy craft! Working with wax sheets and cookie cutters, you will decorate a pillar candle and create a unique decorated base.Monday, ...

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

Let's get into the spirit of the season with a cozy craft! Working with wax sheets and cookie cutters, you will decorate a pillar candle and create a unique decorated base.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Kit Explorers

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Calling all STEAM Kit Explorers! Join us to explore some of our STEAM’D Collection, which consists of kits that use Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathemati...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Calling all STEAM Kit Explorers!

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.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is looking for teens age 12 and up who are interested in making sure the library is meeting the needs and wants of teens in the community.  Council me...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is looking for teens age 12 and up who are interested in making sure the library is meeting the needs and wants of teens in the community.  Council members are highly reliable and committed to being actively invo

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, December 19, 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 "Preschool" group.

Sing Me A Story

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. ...

Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
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. For children ages 0-5 and their adult 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 "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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 "Teens" group.

DIY Gift Week: Popcorn Crunch

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. In this program, teens will mix up a mar...

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

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. 

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.

Yule Ball & Wizard's Chess-After hours Teen Event

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Join us for a Harry-Potter-inspired, after-hours winter celebration.  We will have trivia contests, crafts, music, games, snacks, and a second room dedicated to Wizard Chess (...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:

Join us for a Harry-Potter-inspired, after-hours winter celebration.

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 "Children" group.

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

Saturday, December 21, 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 21, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

American Sewing Guild

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

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

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws to Read - Main Library

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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: 4
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Double Feature: Holiday Edition

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

'Tis the season for movie marathons, so join us for a holiday double feature! In celebration of Christmas, we're showing Unaccompanied Minors (PG) and to celebrate Hanukkah, we're ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

'Tis the season for movie marathons, so join us for a holiday double feature! In celebration of Christmas, we're showing Unaccompanied Minors (PG) and to celebrate Hanukkah, we're watching Full Court Miracle (PG).

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, December 24, 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.

CLOSING AT 3 PM

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 11:45pm
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
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Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site