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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bearing Witness: A Legacy of Survival and Hope

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

The daughter of Holocaust Survivors, speaker Bobbi Markowitz's mother was liberated from Auschwitz Concentration Camp and her Father from Dachau. This is the story of their journey...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Description:

The daughter of Holocaust Survivors, speaker Bobbi Markowitz's mother was liberated from Auschwitz Concentration Camp and her Father from Dachau.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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-7:30pm Registration required. No walk-ins. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in th...

Required
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-7:30pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Pajama Yoga Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Get ready for bedtime by stretching your body and listening to a yoga story! Bring your own towel or yoga mat to be comfortable during your practice. For children ...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Get ready for bedtime by stretching your body and listening to a yoga story! Bring your own towel or yoga mat to be comfortable during your practice.

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 "All Ages" group.

"First Friday Jazz" with Mark Edinberg

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Description:

Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.

Location: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Art, Film, Music
Description:

Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Up

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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-7:30pm Registration required. No walk-ins. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in th...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

Lego® Club Drop-In

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends! For children in grades ...

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

Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends!

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.

Mahjong

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Fairfield CARES Community Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Special Event, Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Local child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Annalise Caron will lead a community discussion of the new book, 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success:  What to Do and W...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Special Event, Author Talk
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Local child and adolescent psychologist Dr.

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

Mahjong @ Woods

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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-7:30pm Registration required. No walk-ins. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in th...

Required
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-7:30pm
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.

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

Saturday, May 18, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Up

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "Children" group.

Paws to Read - Main Library

Saturday, May 18, 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)

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 "Woods Branch" group.

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

Saturday, May 18, 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: 5
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)

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 "Woods Branch" group.

Family Camp-In

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Woods Branch
Description:

Ready for summer? Help us kick off the season early with this special after-hours family event. Join us as we share stories and sing songs around the “camp...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Ready for summer?

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 "Adults" group.

Discover Air Frying: A Beginner's Guide

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room at Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Are you new to the world of air frying or still on the fence? Join our beginner-friendly class and unlock the secrets to creating crispy, flavorful dishes and sweet treats using th...

Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Description:

Are you new to the world of air frying or still on the fence? Join our beginner-friendly class and unlock the secrets to creating crispy, flavorful dishes and sweet treats using this innovative kitchen appliance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mahjong

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Mahjong is ...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mapping Your Road to College

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event, College Planning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Description:

Educational Consultant Mary Spiegel returns with her popular program — a review of best practices for researching, applying, and getting into the colleges that best fit your needs....

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, College Planning
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Educational Consultant Mary Spiegel returns with her popular program — a review of best practices for researching, applying, and getting into the colleges that best fit your needs.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Teens

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Description:

Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be ser...

Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Want to hang out and play chess? This low-key, teen-led chess meet-up is for players who have at least a minimum understanding of the basic rules of chess.  Snacks will be served.