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August 22, 2026
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See you next summer!
 
Thanks for joining us for another incredible summer of reading, activities, prizes, raffles, and more. Congratulations to all our raffle prize winners! 
 
Children's Raffle Winners:
Game Baskets: Robin A., Henry A., Anna L., Sachin R., Charlotte C., Colin K., Colton P., Sofía G.
Book Bundles: Dylan K., Jaren R., Elsie D., Chloe A., Ben G., Emma C., Cody R., Harper L.
Water Slime Party: Lake C., Minecraft Party: Jaxon T., Crafapalooza Party: Ciandra F., Dino Dig Party: Charlie R., Putty Party: Eloise B.
 
Teen Raffle Winners:
Sci-Fi Universe of Fidgets: Ever H. Realistic Fiction Treat Yourself: Sophia C.
Dystopian Get Ready For It! Grace C. Library Experience: Ari M.
 
Adult Raffle Winners:
FOMO of Past Prizes: Brianna K., Rebecca H., Larissa F., Nathan S., Sobia R.
Craft Party: Cara B., Mahjong Party: Nicole R.
The Pantry Gift Card: Jennifer R., Puzzle Lover Basket: Holly P.
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Upcoming Holiday Hours and Schedule Changes
 
Main Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Weekend.

Our regular hours resume on Tuesday, September 8: 
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
 
Upcoming Events
Sewing Masks for COVID-19
Sew Studio with Jen Butler
Tuesday, August 25
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Intro to Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, August 26
10:00 am OR 1:00 pm
Main Library
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Author Event:
Liv Constantine's "Promise Me Never"
Wednesday, August 26
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Main Library
https://fplct.librarymarket.com/event/author-event-liv-constantines-promise-me-never-168193
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, August 27
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Woods and Crafts: Rag Sunflower
Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm OR
Friday, September 4 at 10:00 am
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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One-on-One Medicare Appointments
Thursday, September 3
10:00 - 3:00 pm
Main OR Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Embodied Meditation 
Wednesday, September 9
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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How to Read a Short Story
with Dr. Mark Schenker
Monday, September 14 & 28
Tuesday, October 13, Monday, October 28
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
Board Game Night for Adults 
Monday, September 14
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Adult Reading Challenge
Adult Reading Challenge 2026
 
Join us for another year of our Adult Reading Challenge. Every month we'll encourage you to read a book in a particular genre. Read one book per month to earn a prize at the end of the year, or read five books per month to earn the Ultimate Reader status and earn a special prize! For each month you complete, you will also be entered into that month's raffle for a gift card to a local business.
 
August's genre is All Booked Up - Read any book from our book club collections. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 8/26
American Fantasy by Emma Straub
Little Pub &
Literature
Book Club
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield
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Wednesday, 9/9
The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman
Literature & Libations
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
The Bar & Wine & Cheese Spa
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Monday, 9/14
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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Featured Resource
Free access to The Connecticut Post and more local newspapers with your Fairfield Public Library card! Visit newsbank from our website.
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Stop by the Main Library near the Information Desk on the first floor to explore the newest collection of items available for checkout as part of our new Library of Things initiative. Current lawn game offerings include a giant block tower game, croquet, bocce, cornhole, pickleball sets, tennis sets, and more. A signed waiver is required to check out these items and future Library of Things materials. To learn more, visit the Library of Things informational page.
 

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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (until Labor Day): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (until Labor Day): CLOSED
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