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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.* Registration is not required for these c...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s

9:30am - 10:15am
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is requi...

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.

Outside Wobbly Walkers

9:45am - 10:15am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.* Registration ...
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. 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.

Outside Terrific Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.* Registration is not required for these classe...
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
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Chess Club for Teens

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Cancelled
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Description:
Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be served.  Registration is required.  Open to individuals in g...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Let’s be structural engineers for the day! Join us to learn about earthquakes and design and construct your own small building using a variety of recycled materials. Then, we will test to see if our buildings can withstand being shaken in an earthqua...

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.

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-go...
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. Each session is its own ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tiny Tots

9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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. Drop-in program; space is limited. A t...

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.
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. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator:...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Registration is required and is separate for each class eac...
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
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Build a Domino Run!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Come put your building skills to the test as we construct and race our domino runs! Work alone or in teams to see who can set up and topple the most unique creation! For children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Children attend indepe...

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
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
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! For children in grades K-5. Drop-in program. Space is limited. Parent or caregiver must remai...
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: 9
Description:
In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening. If you would like to improve and practice your conversation skill, we are here to help in a relaxed and casual atm...
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:
Join us monthly for Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club Our 2024 line-up: April 2024 – Gilded Age – Books set in the late 1800s. May 2024 – Louise Erdrich June 2024- The Great Outdoors – Think outside the house! July 2024 – Malcolm Glad...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:00am - 9:30am
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. Please only plan to attend one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times. Drop-in program; space is limited. A ti...

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: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Description:
Free weekly free tax preparation from SimplifyCT (VITA) 9:30 am - 4pm each Tuesday through April 9, 2024 No appointments - first come, first serve   SimplifyCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is sponsored by the IRS for th...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Wobbly Walkers

9:45am - 10:15am
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. Please only plan to attend one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times. Drop-in progr...

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.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spr...