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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Lower Level - Fairfield Woods
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Spread holiday cheer by crafting Christmas and Hanukkah cards that will be distributed to seniors at Apple Rehab in West Haven! Brighten a senior's day with warm wishes, jokes, and kind messages!

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 "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.
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Description:

Join your friends and family this Holiday Season to learn how to create Holiday Baking, Entertainment & Gifting recipes.  During this 1.5 hour class you will hear about the various origins of the recipes and watch a full baking demonstrat

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

Woods & Crafts: Paper Bag Snowflakes

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Learn how to create snowflakes from paper bags for rustic decorations this season. Adults only. Register online.   

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

Build a Gingerbread House

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Gather the family to celebrate the holidays by making a candy-covered gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a wonderful assortment of colorful candies and icing! Is it more fun to build or to eat a gingerbread house?

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.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sublimation Oven Mitts

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Canva, a sublimation printer and a heat press!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sublimation Oven Mitts

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun workshop where you'll design personalized oven mitts using Canva, a sublimation printer and a heat press!

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: 1
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 "Teens" group.

Crafty Club for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This fall we are experimenting with 3 dimensional art techniques!  

September- Carve a custom stamp

October-Create with Nano tape

November- Sculpt with clay

December-Decorate with decoden cream

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

American Sewing Guild

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

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

Year in REadVIEW Ornament: Family Session

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

You and your grown-up can each make your own custom ornaments filled with miniature books that you have read in 2024! 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us in our Maker lab to create!  Each meeting will feature a different maker tool.  We will experiment  with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.