This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 22 Sat SAT Practice Test February 22, 2020 9:30am - 1:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 22 2020 Sat SAT Practice Test 9:30am - 1:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College Planning Description: FREE SAT and ACT Practice Exams: Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions. A proctored practice exam will help you build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of your testing performance. ACT Practice Exam, Saturday, Janu... 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 "All Ages" group. Feb 23 Sun OBOT: Ray of Light Farm Animal Rescue February 23, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 23 2020 Sun OBOT: Ray of Light Farm Animal Rescue 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Come to Fairfield University to meet a rescue donkey and hear about Ray of Light Farm’s rescue efforts and animal therapy programs. Ray of Light Farm in East Haddam, CT is both an animal rescue and animal therapy farm. Every year thousands of horses ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 23 Sun The Bronx: The Way It Was February 23, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 23 2020 Sun The Bronx: The Way It Was 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Come and relive your childhood in your favorite borough the Bronx. The presentation will include over 450 vintage Bronx slides, video clips of The Bronx during the decades of the 40s-60s, and dozens of Bronx celebrity interviews. Some of the highligh...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 Mon SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling February 24, 2020 9:15am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling 9:15am - 10:30am Location: Main Library Room: Study Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Jobs & Small Business Registration Required Description: The Fairfield County Chapter of SCORE®, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is partnering with the Library to offer free, one-on-one counseling for current and prospective entrepreneurs. SCORE mentors offer guidance in many areas, including: busi...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 Mon SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling February 24, 2020 10:30am - 11:45am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling 10:30am - 11:45am Location: Main Library Room: Study Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Jobs & Small Business Registration Required Description: The Fairfield County Chapter of SCORE®, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is partnering with the Library to offer free, one-on-one counseling for current and prospective entrepreneurs. SCORE mentors offer guidance in many areas, including: busi...
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 24 Mon Stories Alive for 4's and 5's: Session 2 - MAIN February 24, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm Registration This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon Stories Alive for 4's and 5's: Session 2 - MAIN 2:00pm - 2:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Through stories, music, activities and more, this weekly class helps to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. Children ages 4-5 years old attend independently, but parent or caregiver must remain in the Childr...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 24 Mon Crafty Mondays in the downUNDER February 24, 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon Crafty Mondays in the downUNDER 2:45pm - 4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch Program Type: Crafting, After School Description: Grades 6 and up: On Mondays we craft! Materials are available on a first-come basis. ... 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 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. Feb 24 Mon littleBits™ Lab February 24, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon littleBits™ Lab 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Technology, After School Registration Required Description: Join us once a month for some hands-on fun with littleBits™! Participants will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with littleBits™, electronic building blocks for creating inventions large and small. Each class will feature a different pr... 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. Feb 24 Mon Dog Man Days of Winter February 24, 2020 6:30pm - 7:15pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon Dog Man Days of Winter 6:30pm - 7:15pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Are you a fan of the Dog Man series or interested in it? Join us to celebrate this great series by Dav Pilkey! Play games and participate in activities inspired by the books. For children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Parent or ca...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 24 Mon Chess Club February 24, 2020 6:30pm - 7:45pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 24 2020 Mon Chess Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages, Woods Branch Program Type: After School Description: Join our chess club! We supply the chess boards, you provide the competition. This volunteer-led program for all ages will meet weekly and is for intermediate players who have played the game previously. For players of all ages. Drop-in program...
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 Tue Baby Rhyme Time - Woods February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Baby Rhyme Time - Woods 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch Program Type: Storytime Description: Drop-in program. A lapsit storytime for babies 0-18 months and their parent or caregiver with songs, rhymes, and group reading (pre-walkers). Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Space is limited. ... 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 "Preschool" group. Feb 25 Tue Read, Work, Play - MAIN February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:15am This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Read, Work, Play - MAIN 9:30am - 10:15am Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: Children ages 2.5-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and activities that will help foster beginning reader skills. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes prior to the start of each class. Drop-in program. Space is limited. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 Tue VITA Tax Assistance February 25, 2020 9:30am - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue VITA Tax Assistance 9:30am - 4:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Description: The Fairfield Public Library is pleased to once again be able to offer no cost, full service tax preparation assistance through VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. This helpful service has been...
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 Tue Wobbly Walkers - Woods February 25, 2020 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Wobbly Walkers - Woods 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch Program Type: Storytime Description: Drop-in program. An active storyime with songs, rhymes, and books for children 18-23 months and their parent or caregiver (walking). Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Space is limited. ... 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 Tue Hoot Hoot Hooray! - Woods February 25, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Hoot Hoot Hooray! - Woods 2:00pm - 2:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch Program Type: Storytime Description: Drop-in program. Stories, songs and activities for children ages 3-5. Children attend independently, but caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Space is limited.&...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 Tue Gaming Tuesdays in the downUNDER February 25, 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Gaming Tuesdays in the downUNDER 2:45pm - 4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch Program Type: After School Description: Grades 6 and up: Every Tuesday we will be setting up the Nintendo Switch or XBOX One for group gaming or use one of our laptops from our mobile computer lab to game online with a group of your friends. If digital games aren't for you, try your hand a... 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. Feb 25 Tue Crafty Science February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Crafty Science 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School Registration Required Description: Explore your creative side while gaining some knowledge of Science! Join us as we make crafts based on scientific fundamentals. For children in grades 3-5. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library for the duration of the program. Re...
This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 Tue Story Studio February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Story Studio 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School Registration Required Description: 3, 2, 1…Action! Do you like being dramatic? Come shine at our Story Studio where we will act out stories together! Participate in fun drama activities and use your imagination and props to bring a story to life. For children in grades K-2. P... 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 "Teens" group. Feb 25 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 101 February 25, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 101 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Teen Room - Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: After School Registration Required Description: Interested in role-playing games? Join us to learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game! In this introductory program, participants will learn about the character creation process and begin creating a campaign st... 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. Feb 25 Tue Decluttering in the New Year February 25, 2020 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Decluttering in the New Year 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description: Do you get stressed by the mess? This program will address why we have clutter and how to deal with it. Learn how to create finished, organized systems in order to be more productive. The relationship between time and organizing will be examined as w...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 Tue Courageous Conversations about Race Discussion Group February 25, 2020 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2020 Tue Courageous Conversations about Race Discussion Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Group Registration Required Description: This discussion group has been meeting regularly at the Library for a few years. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space where issues of race can be discussed and where healing racism can begin. We hope that the discussions equip people t...
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 26 Wed Baby Rhyme Time - Main February 26, 2020 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Baby Rhyme Time - Main 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: A lapsit program for pre-walking babies with songs, rhymes, and books. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. Drop-in program. Space is limited. ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 26 Wed Full STEAM Ahead - MAIN February 26, 2020 10:15am - 11:00am This event is in the "Preschool" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Full STEAM Ahead - MAIN 10:15am - 11:00am Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Special Event Description: Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program designed for children 3-5 years of age. Participants will be welcomed with a book and a song, followed by an invitation to participate in hands-on activities with a focus on math, science and reading. Fo...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 26 Wed Maker Wednesday in the downUNDER February 26, 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Maker Wednesday in the downUNDER 2:45pm - 4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch Program Type: After School Description: Grades 6 and up. Join us in the downUNDER on Wednesdays for a hands-on activity guaranteed to get you thinking. ... 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. Feb 26 Wed Once Upon a Lab Coat February 26, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Once Upon a Lab Coat 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Woods Branch Program Type: After School Registration Required Description: Get ready for a hands-on discovery storytime! You will create, experiment, or explore with a with a hands-on activity related to the story of the day. Registration is required for each session. For children in grades K-2. Parent or ...
This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 Wed Paper Engineers February 26, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Paper Engineers 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafting, After School Registration Required Description: Let’s become Paper Engineers together! In this class, we will discover new ways to make our art pop, twirl and move. We will explore the world of pop-up books and learn the engineering behind this art of storytelling. Get ready to have fun with paper...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 26 Wed Sew Studio with Jennifer Butler February 26, 2020 6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Feb 26 2020 Wed Sew Studio with Jennifer Butler 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Crafting Registration Required Description: This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up, but anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
