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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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale

05/15/2026 @ 9:00am–05/17/2026 @ 4:30pm
All Ages
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

The Friends of Fairfield Public Library present their Big Spring Book Sale, with hundreds of gently used books and DVDs for every age, all priced between $1-$5 (with special items priced a bit more).

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

Paws to Read: 11:00-11:15 Session

11:00am–11:15am
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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: 11:15-11:30 Session

11:15am–11:30am
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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: 11:30-11:45 Session

11:30am–11:45am
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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: 11:45-12:00 Session

11:45am–12:00pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to read to a trained therapy dog from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) during a 15-minute session.

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

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

American Sewing Guild

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Crafting
Description:

This is a monthly get-together of local members of the American Sewing Guild. If you are interested in learning more about sewing and the American Sewing Guild please stop by.

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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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 "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 "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group

IFSB International Flying Saucer Bureau Meet-Up

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Description:
Join paranormal historian/author Michael Bielawa for our new organization at the library focusing on all things Sci-Fi and Paranormal.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Move Your Qi

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
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

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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

Teen Library Council Meeting

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Registration Required
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Discussion Group
Registration Required
Description:

Fairfield Public Library is looking for teens age 12 and up who are interested in making sure the library is meeting the needs and wants of teens in the community.  Council members are highly reliable and committed to being actively invo

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

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm–7:30pm
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:

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

downUNDER Afterschool Program

2:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, Woods Branch
Registration Required
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Woods Branch
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site
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.