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D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

ASL Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Join Fairfield Ludlowe High School students from the American Sign Language (ASL) Club for a special storytime featuring baby sign language, songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family!
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:
Join Fairfield Ludlowe High School students from the American Sign Language (ASL) Club for a special storytime featuring baby sign language, songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family!

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 "Children" group

Snowman Luminary

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Main Library for our collection of creative activities!

Monday, December 8, 2025 • 4:00 pm: Snowman Luminary

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Join us at the Main Library for our collection of creative activities!

Monday, December 8, 2025 • 4:00 pm: Snowman Luminary

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

*CANCELLED* Book Buddies: Session 2

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Our Book Buddies program is for children in 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativity, games, and friendship in this fun program.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Our Book Buddies program is for children in 1st to 3rd grade who need extra TLC with their reading. Join us here at the Library as we combine literacy, creativity, games, and friendship in this fun program.

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

Design an Arctic Igloo

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an Arctic STEAM Challenge where we will dive into hands-on fun as we design and build our very own mini igloos for a chilly adventure! We will gather for a cozy winter story that is sure to warm hearts.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an Arctic STEAM Challenge where we will dive into hands-on fun as we design and build our very own mini igloos for a chilly adventure! We will gather for a cozy winter story that is sure to warm hearts.

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

STEAM-y Snowy Fun!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Cool off with hands on science experiments! Make snow, floating snowflakes and flaky fun! Dress for a mess!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Cool off with hands on science experiments! Make snow, floating snowflakes and flaky fun! Dress for a mess!

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

Let's Code Emojis!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School, Technology
Age Group:
Children

Let’s celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Join us for an Hour of Code activity that aims to introduce participants to computer science basics using block-based coding.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Let’s celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Join us for an Hour of Code activity that aims to introduce participants to computer science basics using block-based coding.

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

Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting, Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch

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?

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting, Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Full STEAM Ahead: Kids Only Edition

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. 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.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Full STEAM Ahead is a centers-based program. 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.

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® Drop-In

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

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!

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Library for a truly magical celebration as fairies and other magical creatures! You will make your very own sparkling wand to wave and twirl as we dance like fairies and magical creatures.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Join us at the Library for a truly magical celebration as fairies and other magical creatures! You will make your very own sparkling wand to wave and twirl as we dance like fairies and magical creatures.

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

All About Me Treasure Box!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Who are you? What do you like to do? What are your hopes and dreams? You'll use magazines to cut out your favorite things and secure them on a special sliding box to take home with you!

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Description:

Who are you? What do you like to do? What are your hopes and dreams? You'll use magazines to cut out your favorite things and secure them on a special sliding box to take home with you!

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

Paws to Read: 11:00-11:15 Session

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:15-11:30 Session

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:30-11:45 Session

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 11:45am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

Paws to Read: 11:45-12:00 Session

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.

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

Ringing in the New Year! - Main Library

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Let's ring in the New Year - library party style!
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Let's ring in the New Year - library party style!

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

Ringing in the New Year! - Woods Branch

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Let's ring in the New Year - library party style!
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:
Let's ring in the New Year - library party style!

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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.