Wednesday Walks

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.*Please note:  By joining our walking group, you acknowledge that walking, especially on uneven or ......More

Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield This Spring!Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking.*Please note:  By joining our walking group, you acknowledge that walking, especially on uneven or irregular surfaces,  carries inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls, and potential injuries resulting from such incidents. Uneven walking surfaces, such as cracks in pavement, potholes, and steps, are common hazards that can lead to injuries.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Teen Paint Along: Bee Portrait

Follow along with a simple painting demonstration and create a unique bumble bee portrait in honor of World Bee Day!Beginner painters welcome and encouraged! Registration is required. For teens in grades 6 through 12.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Literature & Libations Book Club

May's book selection is Blue Sisters by Coco MellorsThe Fairfield Public Library and Wine N Cheese Day Spa 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 Mary Samso......More

May's book selection is Blue Sisters by Coco MellorsThe Fairfield Public Library and Wine N Cheese Day Spa 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 Mary Samson, Fairfield Public Library librarians will lead the discussion. Books are available at the Fairfield Public Library. All are welcome to join us.

1330 Post Rd., Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  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 ex......More

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  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 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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Friends of the Library Annual Literary Luncheon

Please join The Friends of Fairfield Public Library at their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield!  This year's guest of honor is New York Times  best-selling author Fiona Davis, whose latest book, The Stolen Queen, was just rele......More

Please join The Friends of Fairfield Public Library at their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield!  This year's guest of honor is New York Times  best-selling author Fiona Davis, whose latest book, The Stolen Queen, was just released in January.Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/fionadavis   Ticket price includes lunch, wine and dessert.Proceeds benefit programs and services at Fairfield Public Library.

1118 Cross Highway, Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

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 only......More

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 only for fun; there is no betting, just a supportive learning environment.We welcome all levels of players; instruction for beginners is always available.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Worthy of a Revival! Man of La Mancha

"Musical Theater's Impossible Dream: The Staggering Success of Man of La Mancha"Loosely based on Cervantes’ 17th century novel "Don Quixote", Man of La Mancha presents the story of the titular knight errant as a play within a play. Premiering in 1965, the Broadway produ......More

"Musical Theater's Impossible Dream: The Staggering Success of Man of La Mancha"Loosely based on Cervantes’ 17th century novel "Don Quixote", Man of La Mancha presents the story of the titular knight errant as a play within a play. Premiering in 1965, the Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Having been revived in 1972, 1977, 1992, 2002, and 2019, it is one of the most enduring shows in the musical theater repertoire. Join Professor Gil Harel as he takes us inside the score of Man of La Mancha, breaking down memorable moments in the drama and music alike. In doing so, we will see how a show with iconic songs such as “The Impossible Dream” has charmed and inspired audiences for more than half a century.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

Quilting Basics

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.Registration is required. This is a three-part class. You must attend all 3 sessions. Once......More

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.Registration is required. This is a three-part class. You must attend all 3 sessions. Once you register, you will be automatically registered for all of the events in the series. Adults only.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

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Mahjong @ Main

Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.Registration begins on midnight of the first day of every month for the following month. (ex: June 1 for all Ju......More

Mahjong!Tuesdays from 10am-12pmRegistration required. No walk-ins.Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week.Registration begins on midnight of the first day of every month for the following month. (ex: June 1 for all July dates)This group is extremely popular. Registration for the entire month is usually full by 8am on the first.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 only for fun; there is no betting, just a supportive learning environment.We welcome all levels of players; instruction for beginners is always available.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Author visit: Martha Hall Kelly

We are so excited to host Martha Hall Kelly on the publication day of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for wome......More

We are so excited to host Martha Hall Kelly on the publication day of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women—a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls. Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and The Golden Doves. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Martha was inspired to write The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by her mother's family, the Smiths, who settled on Martha's Vineyard in 1891. She received journalism degrees from both Syracuse and Northwestern Universities and worked as an advertising copywriter for many years before becoming a novelist. With more than two million copies of her books sold and translated in fifty countries, Martha lives in Litchfield, Connecticut, and Hobe Sound, Florida.We will have a reception in the art gallery starting at 6:00 and Martha will speak at 6:30. Books will be available for sale by Black Rock Books. Registration encouraged.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Let's Speak Together! Support/Conversation Group with a Speech Therapist

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS! Do you or your loved one ever have tip-of-the-tongue moments or ever feel like a word gets "stuck"? Led by Melissa Katz, a speech-language pathologist, this class is designed to focus on activities that promote brain engagement in a sup......More

Let's Speak Together - NEW CLASS! Do you or your loved one ever have tip-of-the-tongue moments or ever feel like a word gets "stuck"? Led by Melissa Katz, a speech-language pathologist, this class is designed to focus on activities that promote brain engagement in a supporting environment where you can meet and connect with other people going through a similar experience. Care partners are also welcome. This class is being offered the last Wednesday of each month. Registration is required.*Disclaimer: Melissa will not be providing speech therapy in this class. Any medical questions should be answered by your physician.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Main Book Club - The Jackal’s Mistress

This month we will be discussing The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Little Pub and Literature

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Gather with old friends or make new ones.  Nancy Sweeney, Fairfield Woods Branch Manager, will lead the discussion. Books are available at the......More

The Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield's Little Pub team up for a unique experience: book talk, cocktails, nosh, and laugh. Gather with old friends or make new ones.  Nancy Sweeney, Fairfield Woods Branch Manager, will lead the discussion. Books are available at the Fairfield Public Library. All are welcome to join us.This month's selection is The Wicked City by Beatriz WilliamsBestselling author Beatriz Williams brings together two generations of women inside a Greenwich Village apartment—a flapper hiding an extraordinary past, and a modern-day Manhattanite forced to start her life anew.

2133 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Let’s Talk About Media Literacy!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of news and information online? We’ll talk about how to evaluate news sources so you can separate fact from fiction and become a more informed and discerning consumer of news. Discover practical techniques that will empower you t......More

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of news and information online? We’ll talk about how to evaluate news sources so you can separate fact from fiction and become a more informed and discerning consumer of news. Discover practical techniques that will empower you to identify credible sources, detect misleading content, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Jennifer Mottolese is the Research & Outreach Librarian at Fairfield University’s DiMenna-Nyselius Library where she works closely with students, faculty, and staff to connect with them with information resources so they can achieve their academic goals. She holds a master’s degree in library and information science from Southern Connecticut State University, and a master’s degree in history from Fordham University.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

BY PHONE: JOBS 2025: One-on-One Career Counseling

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  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 ex......More

Ann Wright conducts these appointments over the phone. PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  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 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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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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

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 only......More

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 only for fun; there is no betting, just a supportive learning environment.We welcome all levels of players; instruction for beginners is always available.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US

Leaf Blowers - Gas vs Electric with Sustainable Fairfield

This will be an informative discussion about the pros and cons of gas and electric leaf blowers. Participants will include professional landscapers, health professionals, and members of Sustainable Fairfield Task Force.  Ample time will be allowed for questions and answ......More

This will be an informative discussion about the pros and cons of gas and electric leaf blowers. Participants will include professional landscapers, health professionals, and members of Sustainable Fairfield Task Force.  Ample time will be allowed for questions and answers.

1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield, CT, 06824, US

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 are ......More

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 are adjusted for middle school half-days.

1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US