March 25, 2023
FEATURE PROGRAM
SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
OBOT author event in-person with
Ivan Maisel
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Fairfield University's Quick Center
SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE - TAKE A LISTEN NOW!
OBOT EVENT
QPR for Parents: Question-Persuade-Refer
Wednesday, March 29 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Main Library - Rotary Room
 
Like CPR, QPR relies on trained citizen action to save lives from suicide. QPR and CPR share similar similarities. They both function as part of a ‘Chain or Survival’ in which trained citizens can respond to a life-threatening event, whether it is a suicidal crisis or a heart attack.
 
QPR training prepares everyone to be a GATEKEEPER who in this one-hour training class will learn:
  • The warning signs of mental/emotional distress
  • The most effective questions to ask the person in distress
  • The most trusted probing and listening skills
  • How and where to refer to a mental health professional
QPR is a well researched method of interrupting the advance of mental distress which can lead to self-harm. Learn more about the QPR Institute at www.QPRInstitute.com.
 
INSPIRE is a Fairfield non-profit founded in 2015 to enhance the quality of life in our community by presenting (free) mental/emotional wellness programs that reduce stress and improve coping strategies. Learn more at www.Inspireinc.org
More info/details
 
Upcoming April Programs
VIRTUAL
Exploring Genres Book Club: Short Stack: Poetry and Short Stories
Monday, April 3 at 6:30 pm
 
Join us monthly for Exploring Genres Book Club
(formerly A Different Kind of Book Club).
 
Our 2023 line-up follows the Adult Reading Challenge themes.
Each month we will announce the next month's genre and distribute a reading list. We will then have a brief overview of the current month's genre. Then welcome participants to discuss the book they read for the genre.
 
If you're new or just want to listen, that's fine. We encourage everyone who has read, to book talk their selection for their fellow participants. We will then leave with a list of books in the genre to explore.
 
Register for April's book club which will focus on Poetry and Short Stories.
We meet each month on Zoom, so you must register here in order to get the Zoom link.
More info/details
 
Next Chapter Book Club
Tuesday, April 4 at 4:00 pm
Main Library -Study Room H
 
The Next Chapter Book Club is an inclusive, community-based book club for neuro-divergent and differently-abled teens (15 and up) and new adults. Our goal is to enjoy books, share stories, make friends, and engage with the community.
There is no homework with this book club! We share the book at the meetings and start with a recap so new participants can always join!
 
This book club meets bi-weekly and welcomes participants of all reading abilities ages 15 and up. Caregivers are welcome to attend.
Registration is required.
More info/details
 
 
By Phone Jobs 2023: One on One  Career Counseling
 Monday, April 3 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Thursday, April 6 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Phone Appointment
 
The 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.
 
ANN WRIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE APPOINTMENTS.
PLEASE EMAIL CSILK@FPLCT.ORG TO ARRANGE  A TIME.
 
More info/details
Upcoming April Book Discussions
Woods Book Buzz Book Club
Thursday, April 13 at 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch -
Platt Room
 
The bestselling author of
A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America
 
Join us for this monthly book group at Fairfield Woods Branch Library as we talk about some buzz-worthy books@
This month's selection is
The Lincoln Highway by
Amor Towles. 
Mary Coe is the moderator.
More info/details
Senior Literary Society
Wednesday,
April 19 at 11:00 am
Bigelow Center
 
Please join us at the
Bigelow Center for
Senior Activities for a discussion of April's choice,
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
 
Set when the women’s suffrage movement was at its height and the Great War loomed,
The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men.
Linda Quinn is the moderator.
More info/details
 
Main Book Club
Wednesday,
April 26 at 1:30 pm
Main Library-Rotary Room

“A twisty, immersive whodunit perfect for fans of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.” —People
 
The April Book Club Choice is
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkei.
All are welcome.
Claudia Silk is the moderator.
More info/details
Digital Resources
 Digital Collection: Teen Health and Wellness Database
 
 
"I want my teen to have access to age-relevant, reliable, and up-to-date information about
physical and mental health issues."
 
Check out our Teen Health and Wellness database.  This award-winning resource provides middle and high school-age users with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular, and self-help support on a variety of health-related topics including diseases, body basics, nutrition, mental health, dating, safety, and so much more! 
 
All content is specifically created for teens to support their unique information concerns and perspectives.  A favorite feature for users is the Calm Room- a collection of videos, sounds, and resources that help users take a break, relax, and refocus.Check out this fantastic resource
 
Our Digital Collection
a weekly look... at our online resources... one at a time...
and available free with your Fairfield Public Library card.
 
 
 

Did you know?  LIBBY TIP!
Over the next few weeks we will feature some key Libby
tips and features to enhance your digital reading experience!

 
 
 
 
One week to go in March.
Who will be our $50 gift card winner?!!!
Adult Reading Genre Book Challenge
New to the Challenge?  There's always time to sign up!
Missed January and February?  You can always go back!
Here's everything you need to know.
Read just one book from our suggested genres each month to receive a monthly digital badge and earn prizes along the way. Participants will receive a custom reading log  and also be entered into a monthly drawing for a
$50 Fairfield Local Gift Card!
 
PLEASE NOTE: To make your titles count in Beanstack and receive the
digital badge(s) each month record your titles in the ACTIVITY badge section for this challenge as opposed to logging minutes or books as you do for the Winter and Summer challenges.
Register today online or on the app - iPhone or Android
Suggested Reading List of titles
in eBooks and Audio Books
 

Tutor.com Career Series: Art of the Interview
Webinar Thursday, March 30 at 3:00 pm ET
 
Not sure where to start with your interview prep—particularly with everything moving online? Wondering if you’re any good at interviewing and how you compare to the competition?
Join us to learn how to put your best foot forward when it’s time for your interview.
 
In this webinar you'll learn how to:
* Give yourself an honest self-evaluation
* Prepare for online vs. in-person interviews
* Provide outstanding answers to commonly asked questions
 
This session will be hosted by Dr. Amy Dietzman and Rachel Eckman of Tutor.com's Training and Development Team. We'll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end!
 
Can't attend live? Register and you'll receive the final recorded webinar via email.
The Princeton Review® is not affiliated with Princeton University.
 
Tax Season
Free Tax Prep & Filing -
No Appointment Needed
Tuesdays through April 18, 2023 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Main Library - Memorial Room
 
Free Tax Prep & Filing! Federal and State Open to all individual filers… No age or income limitations…
Particularly suited for low- and middle-income households, and those over 60.            
Prepared/Filed by IRS-Certified Counselors and Administered through the AARP/VITA/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance program.
Bring all 2022 tax report forms (W-2s, 1099s, brokerage statements, etc.);
Social Security and official photo identification; health insurance documentation (Form 1095-A) and, as possible, your 2021 return.
Can't get to the library? Any Time, Any Day - Go to
simplifyct.org or phone 860-590-8910
Call for other days and locations around Fairfield County.
 

Friends of Fairfield Public Library Event
Community Events
Libby by OverDrive
Borrow ebooks and e-audiobooks on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive.
 
Get started with Libby by watching this short video made exclusively for FPL users.
FPL's Podcast
 Listen to our latest podcast or catch up on previous episodes of What Are You Reading?
One-on-One Tech Help

Need help with your laptop, iPad, Kindle, smartphone, or other device? Looking to download library eBooks or movies, but don't know where to begin? Want to learn the basics of email, or creating a Word document? Set up an appointment with a staff member or one of our volunteers to help you learn about your device. These sessions are educational in nature, and you should have a clear goal of what you would like to learn during your session.
For more information, including what we can assist with, and how to set up a one-on-one appointment,
visit our Tech Help page.

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