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Essay Writing for Your College Application

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Planning
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

Lego® Club Drop-In

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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!

Ukulele Program: Music for Little Ones

9:30am - 10:15am
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration 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.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Learn to Play the Ukulele, Grades 1-5

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration 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.

Dwight & McKinley Elementary School Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration 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.

Juneteenth Film Screening: How It Feels to Be Free

10:00am - 12:00pm
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,

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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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).

Book Buddies

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Master of Disguise in Nature - The Dandelion

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Riverfield Elementary School Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Burr & Stratfield Elementary School Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Make Music Fairfield

10:00am - 8:00pm
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!!

Spy Camp Drop-In Program

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

littleBits™ Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Book Buddies

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Lego® Club Drop-In

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

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

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.

Lego® Club Drop-In

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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!