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July 25, 2026
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Saturday, September 19
Now Accepting Registrants
 
Fairfield Public Library is hosting an Author's Expo for published authors local to Fairfield and Fairfield County to showcase and sell their work. The event will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 
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There is no cost for authors but you must register and be approved to secure your spot as space is limited. Registration deadline is August 1st.
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FPL's Summer Challenge is here for all ages!
Now through August 15
 
Unearth A Story at the Library this summer!
Dig into dinosaur adventures or plant the seeds of something new as you discover your next favorite book. Explore fossils, gardens, and everything in between. Log your reading on Beanstack to unearth great prizes along the way!
 
Read books, write book reviews, attend events, and complete bonus activities to earn points toward your 1,000-point summer reading goal. Use Beanstack to log your progress and earn badges that unlock entries for the Grand Prizes.
 
Register now and you're ready for our Summer Challenge!
 
For more information and to register, visit our summer reading page.
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Upcoming Events
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, July 30
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Board Game Night for Adults 
Monday, August 3
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Author Talk: Ruta Sepetys
Tuesday, August 4
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Fun With Brush Lettering
Wednesday, August 5
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Main Library
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Woods and Crafts: Seashell Mirrors 
Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 - 7:45 pm
OR Friday, August 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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One-on-One Medicare Appointments
Thursday, August 6
10:00 - 3:00 pm
Main OR Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Red, White & Broadway - Summer Cabaret with Gil Harel
Thursday, August 6
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Main Library
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.
 
July's genre is Red, White, and Blue - Grab any book with a red, white, or blue cover. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!
Featured Resource
Library Chef Logo with text: online cooking classes. classes on lie and on demand, free with your FPL library card! Clicking on this image takes you to the Library Chef website.
August Programming details for Library Chef. Live online sessions. Wednesday, August 12, Tofu Basics: Spice Tofu Lettuce Wraps. Make this quick flavorful plant-bawsed wrap that's light, tasty, and satisfying. 7:30 pm EST. Wednesday, August 19: Small Knife vs Big Knife: Cleaning Fruit and Fruit Kebobs. Learn the easy way to prep fruit safely and make fun, healthy kebobs. 6:00 pm EST. Wednesday August 19, Meditation Basics with Melissa: Learn beginner friendly meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate calm in daily life, 7:30 pm EST. Live, Learn, Connect. Easy to Join. Free with your Library card. Clicking this image takes you to the Library Chef website for all these programs.
library of things logoNow Available: Lawn Games!

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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