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

Board Game Nights for Adults

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

For ages 16 - 116.

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 "Adults" group.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

NO BEGINNERS HELP on 12/3 and 12/10.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring "community" back into cooking. In this virtual recipe discussion group, we will share and discuss recipes each month with a different theme. December's theme is homemade food gifts.

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

Half Day Movie Afternoon Flora & Ulysses

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Half day? No problem! Join us at the Library for an afternoon movie with snacks* and a craft. We'll watch the movie, Flora & Ulysses, based on the award winning book by Kate DiCamillo!

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.

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
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"First Friday Jazz" with Mark Edinberg

3:15pm - 4:30pm
All Ages, Adults
Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:

Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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.

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

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Woods Branch
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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

Build a Gingerbread House

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more fun to build or to eat a gingerbread house?

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:

Please join Fairfield Public Library for an afternoon of music and poetry with local opera singer Stefano Russo. Mr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

NO BEGINNERS HELP on 12/3 and 12/10.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool, Children
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preschool, Children
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading.

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.

Pet Boredom Busters with CT Humane Society

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Bad weather, injuries, short winter days: These are just a few of the many reasons pets may not get enough exercise and become bored. Keeping pets entertained is important for their physical and mental health.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

It's cookie season!  Join us to build and decorate your very own cookie house. 

Registration required.  

Open to grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main Library
Room: Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery would like to invite the public to an opening reception for our annual community exhibition, Visual Journey, which will feature over 50 artists from all over Connecticut.

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
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Reader's Theater Performance

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Everyone is invited to join us for our Teen Reader's Theater performance of three short play adaptations based on A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi, and The Miracle of Hanukkah.

Registration is requested.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. 

In this program, teens will create a stamp and decorate their own unique wrapping paper!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join us for a week of crafting homemade gifts! Register to make one or all of these DIY crafts guaranteed to make the recipient smile. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cocoa, Candy Canes & Crafts!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join us at the Main Library for a cozy and festive day filled with hot cocoa, candy canes and creative winter crafts. It's a perfect way to add some sparkle to your winter!

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.