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One-on-One Medicare Appointment

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...

Reader's Theater

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Let’s bring a story to life with a reader’s theater performance! During two classes, participants will rehearse together by reading aloud from a short script and developing their acting skills. At 4:30 pm during the class on May 2, families are invit...

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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.

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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-go...

Social Security Strategies and Your Retirement Future

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop, you will learn the influence of timing strategies on tax liability and overall benefit value...

Pajama Yoga Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Get ready for bedtime by stretching your body and listening to a yoga story! Bring your own towel or yoga mat to be comfortable during your practice. For children ages 4-6. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver mus...

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.

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
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 through songs and rhymes! Location: Sherman Green Gazebo (1451 Post Road, Fairfi...

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.

"First Friday Jazz" with Mark Edinberg

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:
Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse. ...

Anime Club Watch Party

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:
Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and finish ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

12:00pm - 5:00pm
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...

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

12:00pm - 5:00pm
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...

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Tiny Tots

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A t...

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.

BY PHONE JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling

10:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:
ANN WRIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator:...

Hoot Hoot Hooray! *Registration Class*

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is required and is separate for each class eac...

Lego® Club Drop-In

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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 remai...

Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Join us monthly for Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club Our 2024 line-up: May 2024 – Louise Erdrich June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024 – Malcolm Gladwell August 2024 – break September 2024 – Barbara King...

Baby Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ti...

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

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. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spr...

Woods & Crafts Macramé Headband or Wristlet

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Learn beginner macramé knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only.  ...

Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is ...

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

11:00am - 11:30am
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. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Location: Fairfield Museum Commons (370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824) Reg...

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.

American Girl Adventure

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join us for an immersive adventure filled with stories, crafts and activities inspired by the beloved American Girl Doll brand. Bring your favorite American Girl Doll, and let the adventure begin at the Library! For children in grades K-5.&nb...

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.

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*

9:30am - 10:15am
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class. Registration is required and is separate for each cl...

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.