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Anime Watch Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens
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.&n...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 "Adults" group.

Getting Help with Digital Resources

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

E-books, digital audio books, streaming movies, music, classes, and more.Did you get a new device for the holidays? Need to know all you can do digitally for free with your Fairfie...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

E-books, digital audio books, streaming movies, music, classes, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, January 6, 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 "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Monday, January 6, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Board Game Nights for Adults

Monday, January 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English Conversation Club

Monday, January 6, 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.

Exploring Genres Book Club: Books Set in Winter

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

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book ClubOur 2025 line-up:January - Baby It's Cold Outside - Books set in winter, cookbooks, or Nordic NoirFebruary - The One that Got Away: Cl...

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

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, January 7, 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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods & Crafts: Year in REadVIEW

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Make a custom ornament filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024! Adults only. Registration is required. Once registered, please read the confirmat...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Make a custom ornament filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recipe Hunters: National Slow Cooking Month

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring "community" back into cooking. In this virtual recipe discussion group, we will share and discuss recipes each month with a different theme. January is National Slow Cooking ...

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

Bring "community" back into cooking. In this virtual recipe discussion group, we will share and discuss recipes each month with a different theme.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stay and Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Description:

It’s playtime! We will have a variety of toys and materials available for you and your child to use and enjoy together! This is a self-directed event for you to engage with your ch...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Parenting, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

It’s playtime! We will have a variety of toys and materials available for you and your child to use and enjoy together! This is a self-directed event for you to engage with your child and support the development of their early literacy 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 "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Woods & Crafts: Year in REadVIEW

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Make a custom ornament filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024! Adults only. Registration is required. Once registered, please read the confirmat...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Make a custom ornament filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Paint Along: Winter Scene

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Follow along with a simple painting demonstration to create a beautiful winter scene on canvas!Beginner painters welcome and encouraged! Registration is required. For teens in...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Follow along with a simple painting demonstration to create a beautiful winter scene on canvas!

Beginner painters welcome and encouraged! 

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

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.

International Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Selections are as follows:      January 8          The Innocent by Ian McEwan  ...

Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Selections are as follows:

     January 8          The Innocent by Ian McEwan

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, January 9, 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.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Ag...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Free Tech Help

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Tech Help

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? Mother/Daughter volunteers will offer basic assistance. Have you always wanted to download Libby, Hoopla or Mango? Here is your chance. Please come with your questions ready.

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

Year in REadVIEW Ornament: Family Session

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Crafting
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

You and your grown-up can each make your own custom ornaments filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024! For children in grades 2-5 with caregiver. Registration i...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

You and your grown-up can each make your own custom ornaments filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024! 

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.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community 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: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

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All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
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