This event is in the "Teens" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - TEENS Tuesday, January 20, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Escape from Silliman's Mansion - TEENS 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Escape from Silliman's Mansion - ADULTS Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Special Event Age Group: 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Escape from Silliman's Mansion - ADULTS 6:30pm–7:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Library - Main Library Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES Wednesday, January 21, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 6:30pm–7:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Library - Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Make a Starlight Jar! Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Let’s go on a space adventure! Join us to learn a bit about the stars and the history of American space exploration. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Make a Starlight Jar! 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Let’s go on a space adventure! Join us to learn a bit about the stars and the history of American space exploration. 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 "Adults" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES Thursday, January 22, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Thursday, January 22, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 10:30am–11:30am 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 Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 12:30pm–1:30pm 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 Saturday, January 24, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 "Adults" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - ADULTS Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Special Event Age Group: 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Escape from Silliman's Mansion - ADULTS 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room 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 No-Bake Pies Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Join us at the Main Library for a no-bake pie-making experience. We will learn the amazing story of how pies helped the Civil Rights movement and then make our own ready to eat no-bake pies!* Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon No-Bake Pies 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Join us at the Main Library for a no-bake pie-making experience. We will learn the amazing story of how pies helped the Civil Rights movement and then make our own ready to eat no-bake pies!* 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 Reader’s Theater: The Trial of Goldilocks! Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Celebrate America 250 with a fun twist on fairness, justice, and storytelling! Join us at the library for a Reader’s Theater mock trial in which Goldilocks finally goes to court! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Reader’s Theater: The Trial of Goldilocks! 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Celebrate America 250 with a fun twist on fairness, justice, and storytelling! Join us at the library for a Reader’s Theater mock trial in which Goldilocks finally goes to court! 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 This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Teen GeoGuessr Challenge Drop-In Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Floor - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch How well do you know American landmarks and historical sites?Test your knowledge in an America 250 inspired game of GeoGuessr* and pinpoint your exact location on the map! For teens in grades 6 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Teen GeoGuessr Challenge Drop-In 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Main Floor - Woods Library Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch Program Type: After School, America 250 Description: How well do you know American landmarks and historical sites?Test your knowledge in an America 250 inspired game of GeoGuessr* and pinpoint your exact location on the map! For teens in grades 6
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Junior National Park Explorers Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Explore fun facts about our national treasures - our National Parks! After our story, everyone will craft a fun pair of binoculars to take home! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Junior National Park Explorers 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Explore fun facts about our national treasures - our National Parks! After our story, everyone will craft a fun pair of binoculars to take home! 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 Make a Gold Leaf Painting! Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Let’s travel back in time to the pioneer era and explore the Gold Rush! Then, we will use mini canvases, paint and craft gold leaf to make gorgeous, abstract landscape paintings. For children in grades 2-5. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Make a Gold Leaf Painting! 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Let’s travel back in time to the pioneer era and explore the Gold Rush! Then, we will use mini canvases, paint and craft gold leaf to make gorgeous, abstract landscape paintings. For children in grades 2-5. 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 Pizza in a Mug! Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Chicago "deep dish". New York by the slice. Connecticut "apizza". Every region of the country has its own unique take on this iconic dish! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Pizza in a Mug! 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Chicago "deep dish". New York by the slice. Connecticut "apizza". Every region of the country has its own unique take on this iconic dish! 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 Become America’s Greatest Architect! Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Calling all future architects, engineers and those who enjoy STEAM challenges! Join us to explore and be inspired by famous architecture of the United States. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Become America’s Greatest Architect! 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Calling all future architects, engineers and those who enjoy STEAM challenges! Join us to explore and be inspired by famous architecture of the United States. 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 Felt Fortune Cookies Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children Join us at the Main Library as we celebrate Asian American culture with this iconic creation! We will make our own crafty felt fortune cookies and write messages of good fortune to hide inside. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Felt Fortune Cookies 4:00pm–4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250 Registration Required Description: Join us at the Main Library as we celebrate Asian American culture with this iconic creation! We will make our own crafty felt fortune cookies and write messages of good fortune to hide inside. 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 Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Program Type: After School, America 250, Special Event Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture by reading and cooking with us! We will read Okra Stew by Natalie Daise together over Zoom. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Location: Virtual Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School, America 250, Special Event Registration Required Description: Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture by reading and cooking with us! We will read Okra Stew by Natalie Daise together over Zoom. 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 "Woods Branch" group Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Program Type: After School, America 250, Special Event Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture by reading and cooking with us! We will read Okra Stew by Natalie Daise together over Zoom. View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Virtual Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School, America 250, Special Event Registration Required Description: Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture by reading and cooking with us! We will read Okra Stew by Natalie Daise together over Zoom. 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 "Woods Branch" group A Trail of American Trailblazers - Drop-In Program Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: After School, America 250 Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Drop-in any time between 2pm and 4pm to learn about some famous folks who helped to make the United States of America what it is today! Visit one or all of the activity stations on the trail! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Woods Branch" group Feb 12 2026 Thu A Trail of American Trailblazers - Drop-In Program 2:00pm–4:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School, America 250 Description: Drop-in any time between 2pm and 4pm to learn about some famous folks who helped to make the United States of America what it is today! Visit one or all of the activity stations on the trail! 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 Glowforge Connecticut Heart Keychain - 3:00 pm Session Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library Program Type: After School, America 250, Technology Age Group: Children During this special maker event, participants will learn about the Library's Glowforge laser cutting machine. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Glowforge Connecticut Heart Keychain - 3:00 pm Session 3:00pm–3:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab Age Group: Children Program Type: After School, America 250, Technology Registration Required Description: During this special maker event, participants will learn about the Library's Glowforge laser cutting machine. 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.
