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Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Mahjong! Tuesdays from 10am-12pm 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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going M...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is required and is separate for each clas...

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: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Description:
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Tuesdays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 at 11 am Location...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more!  Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots. *This program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room H
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:
The Next Chapter Book Club is a fun, social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting we share from our selected book, discuss, and socialize...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:
Please join us as we welcome back Dr. Gil Harel for a 2-part series on the music of Stephen Sondheim. Based on a book by James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George revolves around a character based on the French Pointillist Ge...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s

9:30am - 10:15am
Registration
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. Registration is required and is separate for each cl...

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 "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more!  Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots. *This program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Haunt Your House!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Registration Required
Description:
Whose house will be the scariest? Decorate a toy house to make it as scary looking as possible! Your house will be on display during the month, and two prizes for the most haunted houses will be awarded on Friday, October 20. All ...

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 "Woods Branch" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only register for one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is required and is separate for e...

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.

Terrific Twos

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered three times. Registration is required and is separate for each class e...

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 "Woods Branch" group.

Wobbly Walkers

9:45am - 10:15am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only register for one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is requ...

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.
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. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitato...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only register for one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times. Registration is required and is separate for each clas...

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
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more!  Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots. *This program only meets on days school is in s...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:
Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help in...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Future Engineers

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:
Discover the engineer in you in our Future Engineers program! Join us to design, experiment and problem solve. Be ready to have fun as we explore and tackle hands-on activities!  For children in grades K-2. Registration is required and is sep...

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.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:
Bard, Google’s ChatGPT, is a powerful natural language answer machine. Unfortunately, the chatbot is not (yet) a part of Google Docs or Gmail. You have to go outside the app you’re using to use it. In this session with Tech Lecturer Gary Webster y...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Sherman Green Gazebo (1451 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824): Fridays @ 10:00 am 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 t...