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Main Library,
Fairfield Woods Branch Library,
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Library - Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Special Event
Description:
No school? No problem! Are you looking for something to do on your day off? Join us for a Drop-In craft or activity available all day. For children in grades K-5. Drop-in program.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Special Event
Description:
No school? No problem! Are you looking for something to do on your day off? Join us for a Drop-In craft or activity available all day. For children in grades K-5.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room D
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
The Fairfield County Chapter of SCORE®, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is partnering with the Library to offer free, one-on-one counseling for current and prospective entrepreneurs.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
1
2019
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Drop-in program. A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver! Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
JOBS 2019: Job Search Boot Camp
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Memorial Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
This tactical program targets a different set of job search skills and strategies each week. Pick up tips on interviewing, networking and resumes; something new each week. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR experience with an extensive range of industries and has served as Assistant Director of Career Development at Yale School of Management MBA program. She has provided 1-on-1 counseling for hundreds of clients at Fairfield Public Library and in her private practice.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Drop-in program. Songs, nursery rhymes, books and movement for children 24-35 months and their caregiver! Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
5
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Children's Library - Woods Library
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Storytime for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories for the whole family!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
SCORE 1-on-1 Small Business Counseling
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room D
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
The Fairfield County Chapter of SCORE®, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is partnering with the Library to offer free, one-on-one counseling for current and prospective entrepreneurs.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
1
2019
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Drop-in program. An active storytime with songs, rhymes, and books for children 12-23 months with their caregiver! Child must be walking. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program begins.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
Fairfield Public Library - Writers Group
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Annie B. Jennings Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Writing
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafting
Whether you are an advanced knitter or just learning, this is a great group to join. Crocheters are welcome, too. Individual projects, group projects, and friendships are knit together each week.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
JOBS 2019: One-on-One Career Counseling
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room D
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Jobs & Small Business
The Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Bring your resume and your questions. Same-day sign up is available at the Information Desk or by calling 203-256-3160. First come, first served; space is limited. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR experience with an extensive range of industries and has served as Assistant Director of Career Development at Yale School of Management MBA program. She has provided 1-on-1 counseling for hundreds of clients at Fairfield Public Library and in her private practice.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
4
2019
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Drop-in program. An active story time for families with children ages 0-5 years old! Hop, sing and dance with your child through stories and rhymes. Open attendance for all.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
Join us at the Bigelow Center for a lively discussion of this month's book, which is The Huntress by Kate Quinn.
February - Calling Major Tom by David Barnett
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
1
2019
Tue
How to Read a Film - Film Screening
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
WATCH THE FILM AT THE LIBRARY BEFORE THE TALK. Tuesday film screening for Dr. Schenker's How to Read a Film on Thursdays.
A Quartet of Noir Masterpieces
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
Author Talk and Luncheon with Aarti Shahani
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Talk
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Description:
Just days after its official release, award-winning NPR correspondent Aarti Shahani visits to talk about her memoir, Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares. Aarti and her family emigrated to America in the 1980s.&nbs
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
Stories Alive for 4's and 5's: Fall Session 1 - Main
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Through stories, music, activities and more, this weekly class helps to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for kindergarten readiness.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
1
2019
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Stories, songs and activities for children ages 3-5. Children attend independently, but caregiver must remain in the Children’s Room during program.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Oct
1
2019
Tue
Gaming Tuesdays in the downUNDER
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Woods Branch
Program Type:
After School
Description:
Grades 6 and up: Every Tuesday we will be setting up the Nintendo Switch or XBOX One for group gaming or use one of our laptops from our mobile computer lab to game online with a group of 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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
Maker Wednesday in the downUNDER
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Woods Branch
Program Type:
After School
Description:
Grades 6 and up. Join us in the downUNDER on Wednesdays for a hands-on activity guaranteed to get you thinking.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
Trivia Thursdays in the downUNDER
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Woods Branch
Program Type:
After School
Grades 6 and up: Think you know it all? Prove it and join us in the downUNDER on Thursdays for our Kahoot trivia challenge. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops. Laptops available on a first-come basis.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Woods Branch" group.
Oct
4
2019
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Woods Branch
Program Type:
After School
For Teens Grades 6 and up: The downUNDER is now open as a computer lab on Fridays. Please note- the space will be solely dedicated to using computers and there will be no additional activities in the room on Fridays.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2019
Fri
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Periodicals Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Description:
Stop by the Periodicals Room on the first Friday of each month when Mark Edinberg plays jazz piano.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
The Art of Character Building
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
After School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Let’s look at character in story! Do you enjoy graphic novels? Do you have a favorite comic strip? We will read some favorites together and create characters of our own.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
**CANCELLED**Nocturnal Animals!
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
After School
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Description:
Ever wonder what goes “bump” in the night? Each week we will learn about a different nocturnal animal, then do a fun activity or craft involving our animal friend.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
4
2019
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
After School
Description:
Do you love designing with Lego® bricks or K’Nex®? Are you inspired by tall buildings, fancy cars or animals? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with many different kinds of materials!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
30
2019
Mon
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
After School
Description:
Join our chess club! We supply the chess boards, you provide the competition. This volunteer-led program for all ages will meet weekly for intermediate players who have played the game previously.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
Sew Studio with Jennifer Butler
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up, but anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
2
2019
Wed
The Mt. Kilimanjaro Experience
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Rotary Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining:
70
Description:
Join David Mestre, Director of the Henry B. duPont III Planetarium at the Discovery Museum, as he recounts the journey of an educator-scientist on the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
Sing & Stomp **After-Dark**
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Location:
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Room:
Caroline Platt Walsh Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
An active storytime for families with children ages 0-5. Hop, sing and dance with your child through stories and rhymes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
3
2019
Thu
How to Read a Film with Dr. Mark Schenker
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Location:
Main Library
Room:
Rotary Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Film, Music
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Description:
A Quartet of Noir Masterpieces
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