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This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Craft Corner: BYO-Craft!

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all crafters! Join us for a crafty morning - you bring your project and we'll bring the breakfast treats, courtesy of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

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.

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

Quilting Basics

10:00am–1:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

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

American Sewing Guild

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room K
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

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

Mini Canvas Painting Drop-In for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Description:

Want to paint a mini canvas for our Summer Challenge? Drop in to the teen space and paint a masterpiece inspired by your favorite games or sports!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we create some of the most popular crafts from every decade, starting in the 1960s to the present day. 

Registration for individual sessions is required. Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the fall. 

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

Crafternoons @ Woods: Junk Frames

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Piece together an adorable maximalist picture frame featuring junk! 

For teens entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.

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 "Teens" group

Robot Wars for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of building Bluetooth-controlled robots.  Once you finish building, the fun begins with robot rumbles and obstacle course races.  Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Canvas Drop-In for Teens

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Want to paint a mini canvas for our Summer Challenge? Drop in to the teen space and paint a masterpiece inspired by your favorite games or sports!

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

Quilting Basics

10:00am–1:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.

This event is in the "Children" group

ALTOID TRAVEL GAME CRAFT

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us at the Library to design and create your very own pocket-sized mini game set inside a metal tin--perfect to play anytime, anywhere.

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
Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we create some of the most popular crafts from every decade, starting in the 1960s to the present day. 

Registration for individual sessions is required. Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the fall. 

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

Level Up Your Board Games!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Looking to expand your board game knowledge but aren't sure where to start? Tired of the same old Sorry games? It doesn't need to be an Operation to learn some new ones.

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

Woods & Crafts: Wine Cork Flags

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.

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

Make It! @ Woods: Magnetic Bookmarks

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 to cut your own magnetic bookmark designs. 

For teens entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.

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 "Teens" group

Maker Meet-up for Teens

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  

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

Woods & Crafts: Wine Cork Flags

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an American Flag made from recycled wine corks.