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Tiny Tots

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

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.

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.

DIY Quilted Tote Bag

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Looking to create a unique tote perfect for trips to the library or days at the beach? Join us in sewing your very own quilted tote bag. No experience required; this is a beginner friendly project!

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!

Jennings & North Stratfield Elementary School Night

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

Author Event: The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Description:

Please join us for this exciting event where we will be welcoming Lynne and Valerie Constantine aka Liv Constantine to discuss their exciting new thriller The Next Mrs. Parrish.

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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.

Storytime at Penfield Beach

9:15am - 9:45am
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an outside storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.

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.

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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.

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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.

Introduction to Java Camp-Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join Us for Introductory Java Coding Classes!

What to Expect:

·  Dive into the basics of Java Programming

·  Covering essential topics like variables, operations, and loops

Movie Night -Teens

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music, Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Join us this summer for some fun-filled movie showings! Enjoy a themed treat and bring a friend!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Osborn Hill 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.

Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons

11:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music.

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.

Introduction to Java Camp-Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join Us for Introductory Java Coding Classes!

What to Expect:

·  Dive into the basics of Java Programming

·  Covering essential topics like variables, operations, and loops

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.

It's Electric!

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:

Experiment with static electricity! Use it to make aluminum foil move and soap bubbles dance!

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.

Anime Club Watch Party Evenings

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Our popular Friday Anime Watch Party has moved to Wednesday evenings for the Summer.    Now there's more time for Anime, Kahoots, Japanese snacks, and an anime-themed craft!

Craft line-up:

June 26-Candy Sushi

Sherman 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.

Little Pub and Literature (Formerly Hitting the Books Book Club)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh.

Outside Baby Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
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

Bounce & Wiggle

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children 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.