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This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

1:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

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 "Preschool" group

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program 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.

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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

CT Blood Center Drive

10:00am–4:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Description:

The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives!  Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives (use code C149

This event is in the "Adults" group
Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event
Description:

Fairfield Public Library and its community partners will be announcing the One Book One Town selection for 2026 in the Periodicals Room at Main Library on Monday, January 12.  This event will be in person and on

This event is in the "Preschool" group
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Description:

During this special storytime just for the Winter Session, children and caregivers will read stories, sing songs, and do rhymes, followed by hands-on block-building activities all to encourage early literacy, social emotional l

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
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Description:

In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.

This event is in the "Adults" group

FPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Description:

Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library's Board of Trustees

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Drop-In Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This drop-in storytime for families with children ages 0-5 is in the Children's Room and features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together! For children ages 0-5 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT Enrollment Fair

2:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Description:

Have questions or need help signing up for healthcare coverage?
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We’re Here to Help and All Help is FREE!

Get 1:1 help completing your application.

This event is in the "Children" group

American Girl Doll

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, America 250
Registration Required
Description:
Bring your favorite doll to the library and join us for a fun, hands-on American Girl silhouette craft to celebrate America 250! Make a classic, old-style silhouette of your doll just like the ones from long ago!

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

It’s playtime! During this special event just for the Winter Session, we will have a variety of toys and materials available for you and your child to use and enjoy together!

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

Design Your Own Campaign Button

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School, America 250
Registration Required
Description:

If you were running for office, what would your campaign button look like? Explore cool buttons from the past and design your own in Canva. We'll turn it into a real button you can wear or pin to your backpack!

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

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Adults
Registration Required
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

Literature & Libations Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

January's book club selection is Go As A River by Shelly Read.

This event is in the "Adults" group

International Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Move Your Qi

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Please note:  We will be in the Rotary Room for January's session.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

This event is in the "Children" group

Star-Spangled Slime

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, America 250
Registration Required
Description:
Let’s celebrate America 250 by learning about the colors on the flag and making some star-spangled slime!

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
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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.