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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: 21
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.

Outside Wobbly Walkers

9:45am - 10:15am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

Outside Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

Glow Forge Design Studio-Trinket Box Trending Art

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Interested in learning how to use a Glow Forge laser cutter?  In this session, you'll design and craft a trinket box out of wood using the glow forge.  Once you are finished, you can paint and decorate your creation. 

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: 5
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

Foxtastic Thursdays: Games Galore

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Join us to play a variety of exciting group games! By the end, you may have discovered some new favorite games to play and made a friend or two! 

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.

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: 6
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.

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie!

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

No job is too big, no pup is too small! Join us as we watch Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, create crafts and share snacks. This movie is rated PG.

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.

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.

Holland Hill & Mill 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: 98
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 & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children
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!

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.

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.

Pride Club for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Pride Club for Teens seeks to support LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies while promoting understanding and tolerance.   Teens will have the chance to engage in discussions, do crafts and other activities, and eat snacks in a safe, inclusive

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Saturday D.I.Y. Drop-Ins -- Main Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon? From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, stop by the Children’s Library to complete a cool Shrinky Dinks activity!

Saturday D.I.Y. Drop-Ins -- Woods Branch

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon? From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, stop by the Children’s Library to complete a cool Button Making activity!

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Ups

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

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.

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.