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

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children, Woods Branch
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: 10
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue).

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Mahjong @ Main

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

New for 2025!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing, College Planning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The personal statement portion of the common app accounts for about 25% of weight during the admissions review process. Have you started yet, or are you a little panicked, still looking for a good topic?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Walks

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literature & Libations Book Club

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

May's book selection is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Author Talk
Description:

Please join The Friends of Fairfield Public Library at their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield!

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Description:

"Musical Theater's Impossible Dream: The Staggering Success of Man of La Mancha"

LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong @ Main

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 "Adults" group.

Author visit: Martha Hall Kelly

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: New Books Area - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Description:

We are so excited to host Martha Hall Kelly on the publication day of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.

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
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health, Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

This month we will be discussing The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.

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: 9
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

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: 10
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.