November 8, 2025
Violin & Verse: A Soundwaves Concert
Saturday, November 22, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Main Library
Please join us for our November Soundwaves concert,Violin & Verse, featuring violinist Katie Lansdale and actor Caroline Kinsolving. This extraordinary performance will combine poetry, dramatic monologue and solo violin music, transporting listeners to many different corners of the world. The acclaimed violinist and renowned actor will collaborate to create an exquisite afternoon event, entwining language and sound. Please stay after the performance for a chance to meet the performers. Light refreshments will be served.
Soundwaves concerts are generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library.
 
Soundwaves: Inspiration, Imagination: A Children's Workshop
Saturday, November 22
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Main Library
Acclaimed violinist Katie Lansdale and renowned actor Caroline Kinsolving offer this interactive program exploring the expressive elements of both language and music. Children will experiment with sound, rhythm, and meaning; informative yet playful activities will bring them to their feet, igniting their curiosity and inspiring their creativity.
For ages 7 - 14 years. Children will attend without caretakers. Parents or guardians of children under 12 must remain in the Library for the duration of the program. Registration required.
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Upcoming Events
Stories of Connection - Connecticut and Ukraine's Donetsk: Building Bridges of Hope
Monday, November 10
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Main Library
Beginner English Conversation Club
Monday, November 10
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Latin American Modernism 
Monday, November 10
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Wednesday Walks
Wednesday, November 12
10:00 - 11:00 am
Main Library
VIRTUAL: Women & Money Roundtable
Wednesday, November 12
1:00 - 2:00 pm
VIRTUAL
Astronomy and Cosmology: Exploring the Origins, Evolution, and Destiny of the Universe
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Embodied Meditation
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
What You Need to Know About Supporting Children With Anxiety: Parenting Strategies That Work
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
One-on-One Medicare Appointments:
Open Enrollment
Every Thursday through January 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Main Library AND Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Kershner Art Gallery Opening Reception:
"Into the Light"
Thursday, November 13
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
 
No registration needed.
20 More Apple Watch Hacks with Gary Webster
Thursday, November 13
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Reflections: Growing Up
Monday, November 17
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
The Good Daughters by Brigitte Dale
Author Talk: Brigitte Dale
Wednesday, November 19
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.

 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 11/12
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride
Little Pub and
Literature
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield
Thursday, 11/13
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Woods Book Buzz
Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch
Monday, 12/1
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
Adult Reading Challenge
Adult Reading Challenge - November 2025: Home Sweet Home in New England
Click here to find full details and to register for 2025. You only have two months left to complete your challenges for the year to be eligible to earn prizes!
 
November's genre is Home Sweet Home in New England - any books that take place in New England or New England history. Stop by our book displays for some suggested titles, or check out this list for some ideas.
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Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday (until May): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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