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

Wobbly Walkers *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

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

Terrific Twos *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

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 "Adults" group

Move Your Qi

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Please note:  We will be in the Rotary Room for January's session.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Please note:  We will be in the Rotary Room for January's session.

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

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

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

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

Playdoh Playdate

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Drop-in to have some fun with Playdoh! Get ready to roll, squish, shape and create during this afternoon of hands-on, imaginative play!

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Drop-in to have some fun with Playdoh! Get ready to roll, squish, shape and create during this afternoon of hands-on, imaginative play!

This event is in the "Children" group

Star-Spangled Slime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School, America 250
Age Group:
Children
Let’s celebrate America 250 by learning about the colors on the flag and making some star-spangled slime!
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, America 250
Registration Required
Description:
Let’s celebrate America 250 by learning about the colors on the flag and making some star-spangled slime!

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - TEENS

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kershner Art Gallery Reception: "Expressions of Love," a Community Art Show

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for an opening reception for the Bruce S.

Location: Main Library
Room: Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music, Special Event
Description:

Please join us for an opening reception for the Bruce S.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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.

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

CT Blood Center Drive

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Fairfield Public Library is partnering with the CT Blood Center to save lives!

Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is partnering with the CT Blood Center to save lives!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Drop-In Sing Me A Story

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
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. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver.

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Learn to Series: Quilt Block Basics

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

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

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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 "Adults" group

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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

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

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

Copy of Paws to Read: 11:00-11:15 Session

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:15-11:30 Session

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:30-11:45 Session

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 11:45am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:45-12:00 Session

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:45am - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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.