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This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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

Learn to Series: Quilt Block Basics

10:00am–1:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

11:45am–4:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

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

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

12:30pm–1:30pm
Children, Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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 "Adults" group

Escape from Silliman's Mansion - FAMILIES

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution.

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
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Description:

Free weekly free tax preparation from SimplifyCT (VITA)

9:30 am - 4pm each Tuesday through April 14, 2026

No appointments - first come, first serve

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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
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 "Adults" group
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

 Please join us this month as we discuss Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Registration Required
Description:

START 2025 OFF WITH A BANG! 

Make Your Resume Shine and Position Yourself To Stand Out In the 
Crowd of Job-Seekers! 
 

Why should you attend the Resume & Cover Letter Workshop?

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Small Business
Registration Required
Description:

START 2025 OFF WITH A BANG! 

Make Your Resume Shine and Position Yourself To Stand Out In the 
Crowd of Job-Seekers! 
 

Why should you attend the Resume & Cover Letter Workshop?

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

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Gaming
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Learn to Series: Quilt Block Basics

10:00am–1:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

11:45am–4:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Now at a library near you: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults!

Saturday sessions are scheduled for 11:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Sunday sessions are scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

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

Board Game Nights for Adults

5:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

For ages 16 - 116.

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club
Our 2026 line-up:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Description:

Free weekly free tax preparation from SimplifyCT (VITA)

9:30 am - 4pm each Tuesday through April 14, 2026

No appointments - first come, first serve

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong @ Main

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Description:

The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Medicare Appointment

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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).