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ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*

9:30am - 10:30am
Preschool
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

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.

Let's Speak Together! Support/Conversation Group with a Speech Therapist

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Woods Branch
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!
 

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.

Main Book Club - Good Dirt

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

We are discussing Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. 

 

Talking About Short Stories with Dr. Mark Schenker

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

The Range of Realism: Four Short Stories by 20th Century Women

March 19, 2025
“A Jury of Her Peers” (1917) Susan Glaspell
(available digitally on hoopla (e-book and e-audiobook)

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us as we read The Last Tamale by Orlando Mendiola together over Zoom. Then you'll learn how to make a cheese tamale or two to share with your family!

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 Keys to College Success: How to Find Your Focus in a Distracting Environment

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science, Special Event, Health, College Planning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

College brings newfound independence and with that freedom comes the challenge of managing distractions, staying on top of deadlines, and advocating for yourself.

Little Pub and Literature

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh.

Baby Rhyme Time *Ticket Drop-In Class*

9:00am - 9:30am
Preschool, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver.

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.

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

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.

Wobbly Walkers *Ticket Drop-In Class*

9:45am - 10:15am
Preschool, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver.

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.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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).

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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.

Terrific Twos *Ticket Drop-In Class*

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver.

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.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room M
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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).

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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).

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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).

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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).

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.

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool
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.

First Friday Jazz

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

Join us every Friday in the Periodicals Room as pianist Mark Edinberg performs jazz music to browse by.

Anime Watch Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site