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Robot Wars for Teens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of building Bluetooth-controlled robots.  Once you finish building, the fun begins with robot rumbles and obstacle course races.  Beginners welcome!

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of building Bluetooth-controlled robots.  Once you finish building, the fun begins with robot rumbles and obstacle course races.  Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group

MESStival

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Let's have some messy fun! Join us at our MESStival to make slime and then explore stations with messy materials like kinetic sand, playdough, paint and touch tubs. Each MESStival date will feature the same stations.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Let's have some messy fun! Join us at our MESStival to make slime and then explore stations with messy materials like kinetic sand, playdough, paint and touch tubs. Each MESStival date will feature the same stations.

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 "Woods Branch" group

Game Nights for Teens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Join us on Wednesdays all summer long for game nights. Please make sure you sign up for each evening you plan to attend.

Here’s the line-up for our summer of gaming:

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on Wednesdays all summer long for game nights. Please make sure you sign up for each evening you plan to attend.

Here’s the line-up for our summer of gaming:

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

Outside Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Let's bounce and wiggle during this storytime with songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 35 months old with their caregiver.

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 "Woods Branch" group

Outside Wobbly Walkers

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am

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

Outside Terrific Twos

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*

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

Games from Scratch!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever thought about creating your own video game?

This event is in the "Children" group

Game On! Music Fun

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Music Fun – Join us to play a couple of group games that incorporate music! Then, we will make a glowstick star wand to use while we sing a few popular songs together.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Game On! Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Music Fun – Join us to play a couple of group games that incorporate music! Then, we will make a glowstick star wand to use while we sing a few popular songs together.

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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
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: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Studio Ghibli Watch Party Movie Nights!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Woods Branch

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

We are combining our Anime Watch Parties with our Movie Nights to bring you special showings of Studio Ghibli movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki.  Wear your PJ’s or comfy clothes and enjoy some tasty cinema snacks while you watch the show.

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

Summer Musical Cabaret with Gil Harel

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Be sure to join us for another wonderful Summer Musical Cabaret performed by the students and alumni of CT State Naugatuck Valley under the direction of Dr. Gil Harel!

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Description:

Be sure to join us for another wonderful Summer Musical Cabaret performed by the students and alumni of CT State Naugatuck Valley under the direction of Dr. Gil Harel!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for special outside Sing & Stomp Classes! Sing & Stomp is an active storytime for families with children ages 0-5! Hop, sing and dance with your child through songs and rhymes!

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for special outside Sing & Stomp Classes! Sing & Stomp is an active storytime for families with children ages 0-5! Hop, sing and dance with your child through songs and rhymes!

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 "Teens" group

Talent Show Rehearsal -Teens

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

All talent show participants must attend at least one rehearsal. Please register one member of the group and let us know how many in that group will be attending.

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

All talent show participants must attend at least one rehearsal. Please register one member of the group and let us know how many in that group will be attending.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Teen Talent Show!

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come watch talented teens perform on the FPL after-hours stage! 

This registration is for audience members. Registration is required to attend. Open to all ages.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Come watch talented teens perform on the FPL after-hours stage! 

This registration is for audience members. Registration is required to attend. Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Front Lawn Family Fun!

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairfield Woods Lawn at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Woods Branch

Have fun and make memories with the whole family during our Front Lawn Family Fun Days! We'll have lots of games and things to do outside under the trees (weather permitting). Drop by anytime! Registration is not required!

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Fairfield Woods Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Have fun and make memories with the whole family during our Front Lawn Family Fun Days! We'll have lots of games and things to do outside under the trees (weather permitting). Drop by anytime! Registration is not required!

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

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Ups

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Looking for something that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, strategy, cooperative effort, and even a little acting?  Then join our us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up. Players new to the game are welcome.

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

So You Want to Build a Gaming PC...

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch

Learn the basics of building your own gaming computer, from pieces, budget, and troubleshooting to the build itself!

For teens and adults. Registration is required.

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

Learn the basics of building your own gaming computer, from pieces, budget, and troubleshooting to the build itself!

For teens and adults. Registration is required.

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All Day
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make Craft Pick Up

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Main Floor - Woods Library at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make Craft Pick-Up

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Teen Room - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.  

Location: Main Library
Room: Teen Room - Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

Stop by the Teen Space at Fairfield Public Library or the Branch to pick up your Teen Take and Make craft kit!   

We will be putting out a new craft every Monday starting at 9:30 AM.