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Lego Engineering Challenge for Teens

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

We challenge you to use one of the most creative building blocks, Legos, to engineer the strongest bridge or tallest tower. Work by yourself or team up with a friend to design and create the most structurally sound, load-bearing, structure.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

We challenge you to use one of the most creative building blocks, Legos, to engineer the strongest bridge or tallest tower. Work by yourself or team up with a friend to design and create the most structurally sound, load-bearing, structure.

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

Wacky Wednesdays at Woods!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

July 9: Poké Ball – Do you love all things Pokémon? Make a decorative Poké Ball to add to your gaming decor!

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

July 9: Poké Ball – Do you love all things Pokémon? Make a decorative Poké Ball to add to your gaming decor!

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

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

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Vs. Their Adults Trivia: Game Nights for Teens @ Main

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
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:

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

Outside Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

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

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

Outside Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

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

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Outside Terrific Twos

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

This event is in the "Adults" group

Move Your Qi

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body.

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

Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body.

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

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's title is One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter.

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

Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles!  This month's title is One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

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).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Games from Scratch!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

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

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

This event is in the "Children" group

Game On! Super Mushroom Decoration

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Super Mushroom Decoration – Let’s celebrate the Super Mario game series by making a cool Super Mushroom decoration.

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

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Super Mushroom Decoration – Let’s celebrate the Super Mario game series by making a cool Super Mushroom decoration.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
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: Special Event
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Studio Ghibli Watch Party Movie Nights!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

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

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pokémon

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Library to transform a paper roll into a Pikachu with pointy ears and a lightning bolt tail. This project is creative, hands-on, and the perfect way to make your own Pokémon buddy! 

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

Join us at the Library to transform a paper roll into a Pikachu with pointy ears and a lightning bolt tail. This project is creative, hands-on, and the perfect way to make your own Pokémon buddy! 

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 "Preschool" group

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for special outside Sing & Stomp Classes! Sing & Stomp is an active storytime for families with children ages 0-5! Hop, sing and dance with your child through songs and rhymes!

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

Join us for special outside Sing & Stomp Classes! Sing & Stomp is an active storytime for families with children ages 0-5! Hop, sing and dance with your child through songs and rhymes!

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

Teen Paint Along: Summer

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Follow along with a simple painting demonstration and create a beautiful beach sunset scene! Beginner painters welcome and encouraged!

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

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

Follow along with a simple painting demonstration and create a beautiful beach sunset scene! Beginner painters welcome and encouraged!

Registration is required. For teens entering 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Improv Games

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Join us to show off your awesome "thinking on your feet" skills! Improvisation (Improv) is a form of spontaneous theatre that helps build confidence, teamwork, creativity and quick thinking. Oh yeah, and it's seriously fun!

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

Join us to show off your awesome "thinking on your feet" skills! Improvisation (Improv) is a form of spontaneous theatre that helps build confidence, teamwork, creativity and quick thinking. Oh yeah, and it's seriously fun!

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

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

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.