November 22, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you, our patrons who walk through our doors or visit us online each day. Fairfield Main and Fairfield Woods Branch Libraries will be open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, November 26, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28. We are open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 29 and 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. 
 
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.
Help us serve you better!

In partnership with Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact, the Library is conducting a community-wide survey to understand how it can best serve its users now and in the future. Contained in the 10-minute online survey are questions about patron use of library services, level of satisfaction with existing programs and resources, and ideas for improvements and future priorities.

Please fill out this survey on library use.
Upcoming Events
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
Saturday, November 22 and November 29
11:45 - 4:45 pm
Main Library
Beginner English Conversation Club
Monday, November 24
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Sew Studio with Jen Butler
Tuesday, November 25
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Board Game Night for Adults
Monday, December 1
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Community Listening Session:
Fairfield's Ties to Slavery
Tuesday, December 2
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Library
Same: Poems by Hannah Rosenberg
Author Talk: Hannah Rosenberg
Thursday, December 4
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Panel
Thursday, December 4
7:00 - 8:30 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
First Friday Jazz
Friday, December 5
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Main Library
No registration needed. Drop in!
 
Printing AI Posters with Canva: Gary Webster
Monday, December 8
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Main Library
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.

 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Monday, 12/1
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
Wednesday, 12/3
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club) by Clare Leslie Hall
Main
Book Club
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Main Library
Thursday, 12/11
The Girls of Good Fortune (Standard Edition) by Kristina McMorris
Woods Book Buzz
Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch
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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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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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