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Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch

This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! All sewing-skill levels are welcome. Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up.

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

This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! All sewing-skill levels are welcome. Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Drop-In Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

This drop-in storytime for families with children ages 0-5 is in the Children's Room and features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together! For children ages 0-5 with their caregiver.

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This drop-in storytime for families with children ages 0-5 is in the Children's Room and features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together! For children ages 0-5 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 "Adults" group

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

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

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group

Your Retirement, Your Rules: Making the Most of Social Security

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults

Retirement is one of the most important life events many of us will ever experience. When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make in context of planning your retirement.

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

Retirement is one of the most important life events many of us will ever experience. When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make in context of planning your retirement.

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Literature & Libations Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

May's selection is Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

May's selection is Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich.

This event is in the "Adults" group

International Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

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

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

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

Outside Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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, May 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children 18 months up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

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

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children 18 months 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, May 14, 2026 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Outside Terrific Twos

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Woods Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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!

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Join us for STEAM Time, a class for young learners to explore, create and discover the exciting world of STEAM together! Each class begins with a book, followed by engaging, hands-on STEAM activities. Let's dive into collaborative
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Join us for STEAM Time, a class for young learners to explore, create and discover the exciting world of STEAM together! Each class begins with a book, followed by engaging, hands-on STEAM activities. Let's dive into collaborative

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, May 14, 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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale

05/15/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/17/2026 @ 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of Fairfield Public Library present their Big Spring Book Sale, with hundreds of gently used books and DVDs for every age, all priced between $1-$5 (with special items priced a bit more).

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

The Friends of Fairfield Public Library present their Big Spring Book Sale, with hundreds of gently used books and DVDs for every age, all priced between $1-$5 (with special items priced a bit more).

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

Friday, May 15, 2026 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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Friday, May 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

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

Saturday, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.