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downUNDER Afterschool Program

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

6:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
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 "Teens" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Pride Movie Afternoon: Love Simon

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a Pride special event showing of Love Simon (rated PG-13)! Bring a friend, enjoy some snacks, and work on a fun craft!
 

For teens in grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. 

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

Join us for our Teen Summer Challenge Kick-Off, after-hours, gaming spectacular!  Test your skills on the track playing Mario Kart or throw down in our Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Video games not your thing?

This event is in the "Teens" group
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
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.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
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

Create a Board Game Camp

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know playing board games increases cognitive function, helps make socializing easier, reduces stress, creates social connection, and reduces screen time?  In this camp, you will learn the basics behind board game design and create you

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Put on your apron and bring along your friends for an exploration of Classic Desserts. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Create a Board Game Camp

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know playing board games increases cognitive function, helps make socializing easier, reduces stress, creates social connection, and reduces screen time?  In this camp, you will learn the basics behind board game design and create you

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

Game Nights for Teens

6:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Teen Sewing: Travel Pouch (Session 1)

11:30am–1:00pm
Teens, Woods Branch
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:

Want to learn a new skill? Improve on your techniques? Join us to sew a travel pouch - perfect for your pencils or even your toothbrush! Teens will use a pattern to cut out fabric, sew on a machine, and attach a snap button.

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

Teen Sewing: Travel Pouch (Session 2)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
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:

Want to learn a new skill? Improve on your techniques? Join us to sew a travel pouch - perfect for your pencils or even your toothbrush! Teens will use a pattern to cut out fabric, sew on a machine, and attach a snap button.

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

Studio Ghibli Watch Party Movie Nights!

5:45pm–7:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
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

Create a Board Game Camp

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Did you know playing board games increases cognitive function, helps make socializing easier, reduces stress, creates social connection, and reduces screen time?  In this camp, you will learn the basics behind board game design and create you

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

Make Music Fairfield

12:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Location: Main Library
Room: Old Post Road Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Description:

Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library are so happy to participate in Make Music Fairfield again in 2025!!

This event is in the "Teens" group
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.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Study Room K
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Mini Canvas Painting Drop-In for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Main Floor - Woods Library
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event, Crafting
Description:

Want to paint a mini canvas for our Summer Challenge? Drop in to the teen space and paint a masterpiece inspired by your favorite games or sports!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we create some of the most popular crafts from every decade, starting in the 1960s to the present day. 

Registration for individual sessions is required. Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the fall. 

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

Crafternoons @ Woods: Junk Frames

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Description:

Piece together an adorable maximalist picture frame featuring junk! 

For teens entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.

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

6:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Woods Branch
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 "Teens" group

Robot Wars for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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!