This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Woods & Crafts: Book Vases Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: Crafting Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Description: Learn how to upcycle books into beautiful vases. This great DIY project is perfect for a mantle or bookshelf. Beginners welcome. Adults only. Register online. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 7 2025 Wed Woods & Crafts: Book Vases 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Crafting Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Learn how to upcycle books into beautiful vases. This great DIY project is perfect for a mantle or bookshelf. Beginners welcome. Adults only. Register online.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Your Kid's Not Lazy: Why Executive Function Skill Building is the Key to Longterm Success Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Memorial Room at Main Library Program Type: Science, Special Event, Health Age Group: Teens, Adults Description: Believe it or not, struggles with motivation, organization, and follow-through aren’t about laziness. Many bright, capable kids face these challenges—not because they aren’t trying... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Your Kid's Not Lazy: Why Executive Function Skill Building is the Key to Longterm Success 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Memorial Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Science, Special Event, Health Required Seats Remaining: 23 Description: Believe it or not, struggles with motivation, organization, and follow-through aren’t about laziness.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Baby Rhyme Time *Ticket Drop-In Class* Thursday, May 8, 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... This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Baby Rhyme Time *Ticket Drop-In Class* 9:00am - 9:30am 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 8, 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group. May 8 2025 Thu Bounce & Wiggle *Registration Class* 9:30am - 10:00am 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 8, 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... This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Wobbly Walkers *Ticket Drop-In Class* 9:45am - 10:15am 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. BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling Thursday, May 8, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 8, 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... This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Terrific Twos *Ticket Drop-In Class* 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Move Your Qi Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Memorial Room at Main Library Program Type: Health Age Group: Adults Description: Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body. Qigong translates as ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Move Your Qi 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Memorial Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health Required Seats Remaining: 34 Description: Qigong is a mind/body, self-care practice from China. It coordinates gentle movement, relaxed breathing and meditation with self-massage to energize the body.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Woods Book Buzz Book Club Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Description: Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles! This month's selection is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Woods Book Buzz Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles! This month's selection is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bubble Wrap Turtle Craft Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Main Library Program Type: After School Age Group: Children Description: World Turtle Day is in May! Let’s celebrate by learning a bit about turtles and reading the story Yoshi's Big Swim: One Turtle's Epic Journey Home. Then, we will do a fun turtle cr... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 8 2025 Thu Bubble Wrap Turtle Craft 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Main Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: After School Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: World Turtle Day is in May! Let’s celebrate by learning a bit about turtles and reading the story Yoshi's Big Swim: One Turtle's Epic Journey Home. Then, we will do a fun turtle craft using bubble wrap and paint! 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, May 8, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Mahjong @ Woods 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 11 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 over the past century.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo) Friday, May 9, 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group. May 9 2025 Fri Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Quilting Basics Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: Crafting Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Description: Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 9 2025 Fri Quilting Basics 10:00am - 1:30pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Crafting Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Learn the basics of quilting with instructor, Vera Fernandes. In this three-part class she will walk you through the basics or help you brush up on your skills-great for beginners.
This event is in the "Children" group. D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library Saturday, May 10, 2025 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 ins... This event is in the "Children" group. May 10 2025 Sat D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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, May 10, 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 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 ins... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 10 2025 Sat D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 "Children" group. Mandarin Storytime Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Rotary Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Description: Join us for Mandarin Storytime! Children will enjoy learning about Chinese culture and Mandarin through reading, rhymes, and singing. For families with children ages 3-8. ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 10 2025 Sat Mandarin Storytime 12:30pm - 1:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: Join us for Mandarin Storytime! Children will enjoy learning about Chinese culture and Mandarin through reading, rhymes, and singing. 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 "Teens" group. Robotics Workshop with the FTC Technobolts Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, Teens Description: Curious About Robotics and the FIRST Tech Challenge? Join FTC Team Technobolts for an engaging introduction to this exciting competition! In this session, you will:Explore the... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 10 2025 Sat Robotics Workshop with the FTC Technobolts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Curious About Robotics and the FIRST Tech Challenge? Join FTC Team Technobolts for an engaging introduction to this exciting competition! In this session, you will: 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. Turkish Coffee Tasting Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Rotary Room at Main Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Description: Immerse yourself in the world of Turkish Coffee. Savor the rich flavors of authentic coffee along with Turkish Delight and snacks, while gaining a glimpse into Anatolian history a... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat Turkish Coffee Tasting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 54 Description: Immerse yourself in the world of Turkish Coffee. Savor the rich flavors of authentic coffee along with Turkish Delight and snacks, while gaining a glimpse into Anatolian history and culture. 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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This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. Watercolor Painting Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library Program Type: Art, Film, Music Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Description: Join us for a vibrant and creative morning!In this workshop, we'll paint a beautiful summer landscape using watercolors. Take home your stunning piece of art and enjoy the process.... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Woods Branch" group. May 12 2025 Mon Watercolor Painting 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch Program Type: Art, Film, Music Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for a vibrant and creative morning!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner English Conversation Club Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Study Room H at Main Library Program Type: Discussion Group Age Group: Adults Description: In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.If you would like to improve and practice your c... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Beginner English Conversation Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Study Room H Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Group Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Rotary Room at Main Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Description: Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Description: Monthly meeting of Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mahjong @ Main Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Memorial Room at Main Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Description: Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.Registration begins o... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Mahjong @ Main 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Main Library Room: Memorial Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration 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 "Teens" group. Maker Meet-Up for Teens Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Harold B. Harris Maker Lab at Main Library Program Type: Crafting, After School Age Group: Teens Description: Join us in our Maker lab to create! Each meeting will feature a different maker tool. We will experiment with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, jou... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Maker Meet-Up for Teens 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafting, After School Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us in our Maker lab to create! Each meeting will feature a different maker tool. We will experiment with the Glowforge laser cutter, sublimation printer, journal binder, silhouette cutter, button maker, and more.
