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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Woods Branch
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.

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.

Paws to Read - Main Library

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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)

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.

Paws to Read - Woods Branch

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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)

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.

Teen Double Feature: Holiday Edition

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

'Tis the season for movie marathons, so join us for a holiday double feature! In celebration of Christmas, we're showing Unaccompanied Minors (PG) and to celebrate Hanukkah, we're watching Full Court Miracle (PG).

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Memorial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

CLOSING AT 3 PM

3:00pm - 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

Mahjong @ Woods

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

Build a Robot with Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Grades K-2

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry for a hands-on robot-building event at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library! Their super creative STEAM programs are engaging, immersive and tons of fun.

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.

Build a Robot with Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Grades 3-5

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry for a hands-on robot-building event at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library! Their super creative STEAM programs are engaging, immersive and tons of fun.

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.

Mahjong

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

NYE Celebration 2025!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join us at the Library and enjoy a New Year's Eve celebration! We will do a craft and sing & dance as we count down to Noon Year's Eve together. 

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.

CLOSING AT 3 PM

3:00pm - 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

Anime Watch Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Film, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Anime and manga lovers unite!  Let's hang out, craft, and watch some Anime.  Anime Club is a low-key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgment.  We will watch Anime, have some tasty Japanese snacks, and fini

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Board Game Nights for Adults

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Woods Branch
Registration
Location: Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room: Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Woods Branch
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Exploring Genres Book Club: Books Set in Winter

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club

Our 2025 line-up:

International Book Club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Location: Main Library
Room: Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Monthly meeting of International Book Club.  Selections are as follows:

     January 8          The Innocent by Ian McEwan

Staff Development - tentative

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Virtual, Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Off Site

Tiny Tots *Registration Class*

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Rotary Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 23 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk.

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool
Location: Main Library
Room: Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Drop-in storytime program for families with children ages 0-5 features songs, rhymes, stories and movement for the whole family! Let’s wiggle, sing and learn together on the Main Children's Library Floor!

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.

Maker Meet-Up for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Location: Main Library
Room: Harold B. Harris Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting, After School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.