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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
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 program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Teens

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be served.  Registration is required.  Open to individuals in g...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Weird But True Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, After School
Registration Required
Description:
Join us to explore wacky, surprising and fascinating facts from the popular Weird But True series by National Geographic Kids! We will share our favorite weird but true facts and engage in a fun activity. Children are encouraged to bring a fact with ...

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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.
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:
Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9bjxun As Small Business Owners, we need our websites to be a destination for our sales and marketing efforts. Learn the 11 factors to drive users to your brand. Whether you’re on a shoestring budget doi...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:
Let's finish some unfinished crafts! If you have been working on something but need a little help, bring it in! If this is a project you just can't seem to work on at home, bring it in! If you have a lot of crafts to finish feel free to sign up ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:
Browsing can be frustrating. Finding the BEST keyword is tricky and often leads to more links and more searching. Until recently, this was as good as it gets. Browsing with AI is a better experience; with CHAT you can ask full questions in natural...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Registration
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Let's celebrate the infamous global food phenomenon, the gloriously melty cheesy delicacy... pizza! Join us as we read Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli and cook our own individual pizza together over Zoom. Caregiver participation i...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Sherman Green Gazebo (1451 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824): Fridays @ 10:00 am 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 t...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
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 program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mascot Reveal Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:
The polls were open all summer long.  The time has come to see which mascot Fairfielders selected for the Fairfield Public Library and meet the artist behind these adorable creations. Mascot-themed craft and refreshments to follow the big reve...
This event is in the "Children" group.
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. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the proje...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:
D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the proje...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome. Each session is its own ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tiny Tots

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk. Registration is required and is separa...

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.

Shazam! and LEGOs®! 

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:
If you could have one superpower, what would you choose? Join us for a film screening at the Main Library of LEGO® DC Shazam! Magic and Monsters. Don't forget to bring your superhero creative power because we will be building with LEGOs® as we e...

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 "Woods Branch" group.

Lego® Club Drop-In

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
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 in grades K-5. Drop-in program. Space is limited. Parent or caregiver must remain...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is required and is separate for e...

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.

Wobbly Walkers

9:45am - 10:15am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is requ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Mahjong! Tuesdays from 10am-12pm 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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going M...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is required and is separate for each clas...

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.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Description:
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Tuesdays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 at 11 am Location...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Description:
Film screening of My Man Godfrey in anticipation of Dr. Mark Schenker's Screwball Comedy film series continuing on September 28. Drop in, no registration required. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
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 program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Sea otters are intelligent, playful creatures, and they are SUPER cute! Let's learn more about them as we talk about the book Odder by Katherine Applegate. We'll also complete an otter craft for you to take home. For children in gra...

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.