Fairfield Public Library
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About Us
For more about the Fairfield Public Library, go to: http://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/
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Contact Information
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Call 203.256.3155
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Monday April 29 2:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
downUNDER Afterschool Program
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 program only meets on days school is in session. Start and End times ar......More
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Monday April 29 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
LegoÂŽ Club Drop-In
Do you love designing with LEGOÂŽ bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOsÂŽ alongside your friends!For children in grades K-5. Drop-in program. Space is limited. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library durin......More
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
English Conversation Club
In partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport we will be hosting an English conversation class every Monday evening.If you would like to improve and practice your conversation skill, we are here to help in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. All are welcome......More
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Bearing Witness: A Legacy of Survival and Hope
The daughter of Holocaust Survivors, speaker Bobbi Markowitz's mother was liberated from Auschwitz Concentration Camp and her Father from Dachau. This is the story of their journeys from Eastern Europe to Nazi Germany, their overwhelming losses, and miraculous survivals......More
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Tuesday April 30 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Baby Rhyme Time
A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate.......More
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Tuesday April 30 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Wobbly Walkers
An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket i......More
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Tuesday April 30 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Terrific Twos
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We will......More
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.Location: Fairfield Museum Commons (370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824)Registration is not required fo......More
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Tuesday April 30 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
downUNDER Afterschool Program
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 program only meets on days school is in session. Start and End times ar......More
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Next Chapter Book Club Meeting
The Next Chapter Book Club is a fun, social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories. At every meeting we share from our selected book, discuss, and socialize.  There is no homewor......More
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Green Thumbs Gardening
Are you ready to get your hands dirty and have some fun? Discover the magic of gardening, learn about plants, and watch them grow right before your eyes! Join us for a day of planting at the Library!For children in grades K-5. Registration is required. Children attend......More
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Sew Studio with Jen Butler
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.
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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*
Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.Registration is required and is separate for each class each week. Please re......More
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Wednesday May 1 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stories Alive for 4s & 5s *Registration Class*
Stories, songs and activities for children ages 4-5. This class is designed to help children develop the motor and social skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Children's Library during the cla......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Woods & Crafts MacramĂŠ Headband or Wristlet
Learn beginner macramĂŠ knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only.
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Thursday May 2 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Outside Baby Rhyme Time
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 amA lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to......More
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Thursday May 2 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s
Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We w......More
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Thursday May 2 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Outside Wobbly Walkers
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 amAn active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these cl......More
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
BY PHONE: JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling
Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO ARRANGE Â A TIME.ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR e......More
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Outside Terrific Twos
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 amSongs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to atte......More
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Thursday May 2 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help individuals navigate t......More
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Thursday May 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help individuals navigate t......More
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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
One-on-One Medicare Appointment-CANCELLED
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). SWCAA is a non-profit whose focus is to help individuals navigate t......More
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Reader's Theater
Letâs bring a story to life with a readerâs theater performance! During two classes, participants will rehearse together by reading aloud from a short script and developing their acting skills. At 4:30 pm during the class on May 2, families are invited to watch the fina......More
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Thursday May 2 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mahjong @ Woods
Mahjong!Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pmRegistration 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.Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going Mahjong group! We play onl......More
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Social Security Strategies and Your Retirement Future
Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop, you will learn the influence of timing strategies on tax liability and overall benefit values. We will discuss s......More
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Pajama Yoga Storytime
Get ready for bedtime by stretching your body and listening to a yoga story! Bring your own towel or yoga mat to be comfortable during your practice.For children ages 4-6. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the event......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sing & Stomp at the Sherman Green (Gazebo)
Join us for special outside Sing & Stomp Classes! Sing & Stomp is an active storytime for families with children ages 0-5! Hop, sing and dance with your child through songs and rhymes!Location: Sherman Green Gazebo (1451 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824)Registration is no......More
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Friday May 3 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
"First Friday Jazz" with Mark Edinberg
Listen to pianist Mark Edinberg play relaxing jazz music as you browse.
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Friday May 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Anime Club Watch Party
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 finish with a Kahoot. We will also ha......More
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Saturday May 4 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Main Library
D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the project. D.I.Y. Take and Make kits will be a......More
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Saturday May 4 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
D.I.Y. Take & Make Kit Supply Pickup -- Woods Branch
D.I.Y. Kits for Children Entering Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last.Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the project. D.I.Y. Take and Make kits will be a......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Meet-Up
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. Each session is its own individual story.Registr......More
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Sunday May 5 All Day
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Monday May 6 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
BY PHONE JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling
ANN WRIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO ARRANGE Â A TIME.ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR exp......More
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Hoot Hoot Hooray! *Registration Class*
A class focused on songs, stories and activities for developing kindergarten readiness skills which children attend independently. Caregiver must remain in the Library during the program.Registration is required and is separate for each class each week. Please register ......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGOÂŽ Building Challenge!
Do you have what it takes to be a master LEGOŽ architect? Come to the Library where you will test your building skills in a series of challenges and go home with your very own LEGOŽ creation!For children in grades K-5th. Registration is required. Children attend inde......More
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Monday May 6 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
LegoÂŽ Club Drop-In
Do you love designing with LEGOÂŽ bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOsÂŽ alongside your friends!For children in grades K-5. Drop-in program. Space is limited. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library durin......More
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club - Louise Erdrich
Join us monthly for Exploring Genres & Authors Book ClubOur 2024 line-up:May 2024 â Louise ErdrichJune 2024- The Great Outdoors â Think outside the house!July 2024 â Malcolm GladwellAugust 2024 â breakSeptember 2024 â Barbara Kingsolver October 2024 â Once Upon a Crime ......More
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Tuesday May 7 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Baby Rhyme Time
A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate.......More
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Tuesday May 7 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Wobbly Walkers
An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket i......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Woods & Crafts MacramĂŠ Headband or Wristlet
Learn beginner macramĂŠ knots to fashion a headband or a wristlet. No experience necessary. Register online. Adults only.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Terrific Twos
Songs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. Please only plan to attend one Terrific Twos class each week since the same class is offered two times.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We will......More
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sing Me A Story Outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.Location: Fairfield Museum Commons (370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824)Registration is not required fo......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
American Girl Adventure
Join us for an immersive adventure filled with stories, crafts and activities inspired by the beloved American Girl Doll brand. Bring your favorite American Girl Doll, and let the adventure begin at the Library!For children in grades K-5. Registration is required. Chi......More
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Wednesday May 8 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s *Registration Class*
Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.Registration is required and is separate for each class each week. Please re......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tech 101 Sessions
Questions about your phone? tablet? laptop? We will offer basic assistance. Please come with your questions ready.
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stories Alive for 4s & 5s *Registration Class*
Stories, songs and activities for children ages 4-5. This class is designed to help children develop the motor and social skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Children's Library during the cla......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
A Chance to Act Out!
We will use everyday objects from around library as props in an impromptu short play! This group activity encourages creativity through improvisation, creativity and quick thinking.For children in grades K-5. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must rema......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Literature & Libations Book Club
May's book selection is The Whispers by Ashley Audrain.The Fairfield Public Library and J.B. Percival team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Bring friends or make new ones. Funky reading glasses optional. Leslie Hagel and Kristin Silvia......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Embodied Meditation
Join us to learn about and experience embodied meditation with Marika Baxter. Embodied meditation is a somatic meditation practice that grounds us to feel whole in our bodies and disentangle from all that fragments us during our everyday lives. Marika Baxter, PT, MSP......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:45pm - 7:45pm EDT
International Book Club
Fairfield Public Library's International Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Jennings Room at Main Library. All are welcome; please register individually for each date you would like to attend. Book selections are as follows:   Sept 13......More
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Outside Baby Rhyme Time
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 amA lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to......More
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Thursday May 9 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
ABCs for 2s, 3s & 4s
Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver will engage in stories, songs and rhymes that will help foster beginning reader skills. Activities will follow the storytime, making this a 45-minute class.Drop-in program; space is limited. A ticket is required to participate. We w......More
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Thursday May 9 9:45am - 10:15am EDT
Outside Wobbly Walkers
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 amAn active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these cl......More
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
BY PHONE: JOBS 2024: One-on-One Career Counseling
Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO ARRANGE Â A TIME.ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELINGThe Main Library hosts 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with a career coach each week. Facilitator: Ann Wright has corporate HR e......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Outside Terrific Twos
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 10:30 amSongs, rhymes, books and movement for children ages 24-35 months and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.*Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to atte......More
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Thursday May 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Woods Book Buzz Book Club
Join this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library where we will discuss some buzz-worthy titles! This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, a 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Winner,Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence i......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Teen Library Council Meeting
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 involved with the library. Active ......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Maker Event: Glass Image Magnets
Letâs create our very own glass image magnets! First, participants will draw a small image as their design. Then, with a glass dome, their image and a magnet, they will put all the pieces together to complete this cool project!For children in grades 2-5. Registration is......More
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Thursday May 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mahjong @ Woods
Mahjong!Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pmRegistration 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.Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going Mahjong group! We play onl......More
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Sandwich Generation Group: a 6-Part Series (Legal Issues and Best Practices for Aging)
The Sandwich Generation GroupA monthly gathering of information and neighbors for those on a caregiving journey.The legal concerns in Senior Care can often be as impactful as the clinical. They range from the basic documentation one should have to the Medicaid applica......More