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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.

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

Let's Speak Together! Support/Conversation Group with a Speech Therapist

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health, Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS! Do you or your loved one ever have tip-of-the-tongue moments or ever feel like a word gets "stuck"? Led by Melissa Katz, a speech-langua...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health, Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor - Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.*Please n...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Floor - Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!

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.

Main Book Club - Good Dirt

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

We are discussing Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion.  

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

We are discussing Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talking About Short Stories with Dr. Mark Schenker

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Range of Realism: Four Short Stories by 20th Century WomenMarch 19, 2025“A Jury of Her Peers” (1917) Susan Glaspell(available digitally on hoopla (e-book and e-audiobook)April ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

The Range of Realism: Four Short Stories by 20th Century Women

March 19, 2025
“A Jury of Her Peers” (1917) Susan Glaspell
(available digitally on hoopla (e-book and e-audiobook)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

downUNDER Afterschool Program

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Grades 6 and up join us in the downUNDER after school for crafts, games, activities, trivia, and more! 

Registration is required. Teens may register at the door provided there are open spots.

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

Virtual Good Eats Family Book Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event, After School
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Join us as we read The Last Tamale by Orlando Mendiola together over Zoom. Then you'll learn how to make a cheese tamale or two to share with your family!The li...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us as we read The Last Tamale by Orlando Mendiola together over Zoom. Then you'll learn how to make a cheese tamale or two to share with your family!

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

The Keys to College Success: How to Find Your Focus in a Distracting Environment

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science, Special Event, Health, College Planning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

College brings newfound independence and with that freedom comes the challenge of managing distractions, staying on top of deadlines, and advocating for yourself. In this session, ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science, Special Event, Health, College Planning
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

College brings newfound independence and with that freedom comes the challenge of managing distractions, staying on top of deadlines, and advocating for yourself.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Little Pub and Literature

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Gather with old friends or make new ones.  Nanc...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh.

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

Baby Rhyme Time *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and 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.

Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class*

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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.Registration is required and is separate...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Wobbly Walkers *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required t...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room L at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
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 Ag...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room L
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one...

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Description:

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.

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

Terrific Twos *Ticket Drop-In Class*

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Woods Branch
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We will begin hand...

Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Woods Branch
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room M at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
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 Ag...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room M
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
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 Ag...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
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 Ag...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room G at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
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 Ag...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Woods Branch
Description:

Mahjong!Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West o...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Preschool" group.

Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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...

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 "All Ages" group.

First Friday Jazz

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Join us every Friday in the Periodicals Room as pianist Mark Edinberg performs jazz music to browse by.

Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Join us every Friday in the Periodicals Room as pianist Mark Edinberg performs jazz music to browse by.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Watch Club

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.&n...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

Disclaimer(s)

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

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