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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 Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Studio Ghibli Watch Party Movie Nights!

5:45pm–7:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Musical Cabaret with Gil Harel

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

The students of CT State Naugatuck Valley Community College will be bringing the magic of Broadway with them as they share songs and scenes by two legends of Broadway - Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Talent Show Rehearsal -Teens

3:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Cancelled
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

All talent show participants must attend at least one rehearsal. Please register one member of the group and let us know how many in that group will be attending.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Teen Talent Show!

6:30pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Cancelled
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Come watch talented teens perform on the FPL after-hours stage! 

This registration is for audience members. Registration is required to attend. Open to all ages.

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

Front Lawn Family Fun!

1:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Have fun and make memories with the whole family during our Front Lawn Family Fun Days! We'll have lots of games and things to do outside under the trees (weather permitting). Drop by anytime! Registration is not required!

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 "Teens" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

So You Want to Build a Gaming PC...

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of building your own gaming computer, from pieces, budget, and troubleshooting to the build itself!

For teens and adults. Registration is required.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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
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 "Children" group

MESStival

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Let's have some messy fun! Join us at our MESStival to make slime and then explore stations with messy materials like kinetic sand, playdough, paint and touch tubs. Each MESStival date will feature the same stations.

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

Soaring Storytime

1:00pm–1:45pm
Preschool, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Let’s get carried away and soar to the skies in this preschool storytime all about flying!

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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Keep Calm and Color On

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know that studies show coloring reduces your heart rate, increases your respiratory sinus arrhythmia (a marker of good cardiovascular health) and can make you feel less anxious? Come and give this fun activity a try!

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
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You've got the cards, now play some games! Join us for our drop-in Reading Dragons and Friends Tournaments. Participants will receive the next card of the specialty holographic mystery pack at each session in July! Don't have any cards?

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

Lego® Club Drop-In

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

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

Baby Rhyme Time *Registration Class*

9:00am–9:30am
Preschool, Woods Branch
Registration Required
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.

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

Storytime at Penfield Beach

9:15am–9:45am
Preschool
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an outside storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.

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 *Registration Class*

9:45am–10:15am
Preschool, Woods Branch
Registration Required
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.

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.