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One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

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

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room M at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room M
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Have a question about your Medicare benefits? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

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.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Big Emotions, Big Reactions: Understanding What Your Child Is Really Communicating (Ages 4-8)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting
Age Group:
Adults
"Big Emotions, Big Reactions: Understanding What Your Child Is Really Communicating (Ages 4-8)" focuses on helping parents understand what is often underneath behaviors like meltdowns, shutdowns, and big reactions during transitions.
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting
Registration Required
Description:
"Big Emotions, Big Reactions: Understanding What Your Child Is Really Communicating (Ages 4-8)" focuses on helping parents understand what is often underneath behaviors like meltdowns, shutdowns, and big reactions during transitions.

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

Get Ready for High School: Helping Teens Manage Time, Stress, and Increasing Responsibility

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

High school requires stronger planning skills, long-term project management, and the ability to balance academics, activities or sports, and a social life.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

High school requires stronger planning skills, long-term project management, and the ability to balance academics, activities or sports, and a social life.

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

Learn to Series: Quilt Block Basics

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes.
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:
Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:45am - 4:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT Enrollment Appointment

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Need help signing up for health insurance? It’s easy to schedule a free appointment with us.

Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Description:

Need help signing up for health insurance? It’s easy to schedule a free appointment with us.

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

CT-250 – The Importance of the State to the Revolution

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk us through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independen

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Description:

Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk us through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independen

This event is in the "Adults" group

FPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library's Board of Trustees

Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Description:

Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library's Board of Trustees

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Exploring American Classics with HarperCollins (America250)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adults

On May 5, HarperCollins released their American Classics series: Books That Define a Nation to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Description:

On May 5, HarperCollins released their American Classics series: Books That Define a Nation to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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

Get Ready for College: Executive Function Skills for Independence, Ownership, and Success

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
College Planning, Parenting, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

College demands a whole new level of independence academically, socially, and personally.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Planning, Parenting, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

College demands a whole new level of independence academically, socially, and personally.

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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch

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.

Registration Required
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! 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

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Your Retirement, Your Rules: Making the Most of Social Security

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults

Retirement is one of the most important life events many of us will ever experience. When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make in context of planning your retirement.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Registration Required
Description:

Retirement is one of the most important life events many of us will ever experience. When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make in context of planning your retirement.

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

Embodied Meditation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter.  Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time al

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literature & Libations Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

May's selection is Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

May's selection is Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich.

This event is in the "Adults" group

International Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annie B. Jennings Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Book selections as follows:

     September 10          The Likeness by Tana French

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.