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Essay Writing for Your College Application

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
College Planning
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

The personal statement portion of the common app accounts for about 25% of weight during the admissions review process. Have you started yet, or are you a little panicked, still lo...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Planning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The personal statement portion of the common app accounts for about 25% of weight during the admissions review process. Have you started yet, or are you a little panicked, still looking for a good topic?

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Lego® Club Drop-In

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends! For children entering g...

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

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Ukulele Program: Music for Little Ones

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Description:

Join Julie Stepanek as she plays her electric ukulele, sings songs, and incorporates shakers and scarves into this music program for children 0-6 years old. By singing songs you kn...

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

Join Julie Stepanek as she plays her electric ukulele, sings songs, and incorporates shakers and scarves into this music program for children 0-6 years old.

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.

Mahjong

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

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 "Children" group.

Learn to Play the Ukulele, Grades 1-5

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. Julie Step...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.

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.

Dwight & McKinley Elementary School Night

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in act...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in activities!

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

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
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 file...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Juneteenth Film Screening: How It Feels to Be Free

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

In honor of Juneteenth, the library will be screening the PBS American Masters documentary, How It Feels To Be Free. From their website, How It Feels to Be Free is a documentary...

Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Description:

In honor of Juneteenth, the library will be screening the PBS American Masters documentary, How It Feels To Be Free. From their website,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Main Book Club - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The January Book Club Choice is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. (Please note not the las...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

The January Book Club Choice is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. (Please note not the last Wednesday of the month).

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativity, and friendship with the help of our teen volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Master of Disguise in Nature - The Dandelion

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Is it a flower? Is it a weed? Learn about this unique plant and create a dandelion painting to take home with you! For children entering grades K-5. Children attend in...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Is it a flower? Is it a weed? Learn about this unique plant and create a dandelion painting to take home with you!

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.

Riverfield Elementary School Night

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in act...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in activities!

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, June 20, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, June 20, 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: 16
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 "Children" group.

Burr & Stratfield Elementary School Night

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in act...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Show your school pride by joining your classmates and their families for a special evening of fun at the Fairfield Public Library! Build your love of reading and participate in activities!

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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Make Music Fairfield

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Old Post Road Courtyard at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is so happy to participate in Make Music Fairfield again in 2024!! Part of the national Make Music Day celebration, Make Music Fairfield is music performed...

Location: Main Library
Room: Old Post Road Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is so happy to participate in Make Music Fairfield again in 2024!!

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

Spy Camp Drop-In Program

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Drop-in to train for your summer spy assignments! Visit just one or all of the stations for activities that will help you to think and act like a spy! For children entering...

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

Drop-in to train for your summer spy assignments! Visit just one or all of the stations for activities that will help you to think and act like a spy!

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.

littleBits™ Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Stop by the Main Library on Fridays from 3:30-4:30 pm for some hands-on fun with littleBits™! With the help of a teen volunteer, participants will have the opportunity to explore a...

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

Stop by the Main Library on Fridays from 3:30-4:30 pm for some hands-on fun with littleBits™!

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.

Book Buddies

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Our Book Buddies program is for children entering 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativity, and friendship with the help of our teen volunteers!

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.

Lego® Club Drop-In

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends! For children entering g...

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

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Frozen Treats Storytime for 3s, 4s, and 5s!

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Come share in stories, songs and a craft all about cooling summer treats! For children ages 3-5. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library du...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Come share in stories, songs and a craft all about cooling summer treats!

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.

Lego® Club Drop-In

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends! For children entering g...

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

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!