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Make a Thaumatrope!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

What is animation? How does it work? And what is a thaumatrope? These questions and more will be answered as you make a super cool optical illusion toy to take home ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

What is animation? How does it work? And what is a thaumatrope? These questions and more will be answered as you make a super cool optical illusion toy 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.

Unplugged Coding Fun: Algorithms

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs. Without using any electronic devices, participants will engage in a...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs.

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.

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

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

Half Day Movie Afternoon Flora & Ulysses

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Half day? No problem! Join us at the Library for an afternoon movie with snacks* and a craft. We'll watch the movie, Flora & Ulysses, based on the award winning book by Ka...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Half day? No problem! Join us at the Library for an afternoon movie with snacks* and a craft. We'll watch the movie, Flora & Ulysses, based on the award winning book by Kate DiCamillo!

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.

Unplugged Coding Fun: Binary Code

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs. Without using any electronic devices, participants will engage in a...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us to be introduced to beginner computer science and coding concepts in these fun and interactive programs.

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.

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

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Crafting
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
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 ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Full STEAM Ahead - Hibernation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 m...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

Hot Cocoa Kahoot!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Let's cozy up for an afternoon of trivia with a delicious drink and a chocolate-themed Kahoot! You'll put your sweet treat knowledge to the test while enjoying some hot cocoa with ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Let's cozy up for an afternoon of trivia with a delicious drink and a chocolate-themed Kahoot! You'll put your sweet treat knowledge to the test while enjoying some hot cocoa with a topping or two!

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.

STEAM Kit Explorers

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Calling all STEAM Kit Explorers! Join us to explore some of our STEAM’D Collection, which consists of kits that use Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathemati...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Calling all STEAM Kit Explorers!

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.

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

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the...

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.

Paws to Read - Main Library

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue). Reading to a therapy dog is a great way to boo...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue).

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.

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children's Library - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue). Reading to a therapy dog is a great way to boo...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to take turns reading to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue).

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.

NYE Celebration 2025!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us at the Library and enjoy a New Year's Eve celebration! We will do a craft and sing & dance as we count down to Noon Year's Eve together.  For children in grades...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join us at the Library and enjoy a New Year's Eve celebration! We will do a craft and sing & dance as we count down to Noon Year's Eve together. 

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.