Fairfield Public Library: This Week at FPL 1/3/2026: OBOT, Staff Development Day, and more

January 3, 2026

Upcoming January Hours

Friday, January 9: Closed for Staff Development Day

Monday, January 19: Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr Day

One Book One Town Announcement

Fairfield Public Library and its community partners will announce the One Book One Town selection for 2026 in the Periodicals Room at Main Library on Monday, January 12, at 11:00 am. The event will be in-person and released on the Library's social media platforms simultaneously.

Copies of this year's book selection will be available to borrow in print or digitally from Fairfield's libraries or to purchase at various bookstores in Fairfield and Black Rock. While the chosen book is geared to teens and adults, a complementary book selection will be available for middle-grade readers.

The author will be appearing in person on Wednesday, March 4, at the Sacred Heart University Theater in downtown Fairfield.

One Book One Town is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.

January 2 - February 14, 2026

Celebrate America's 250th birthday, one minute at a time!
We encourage readers of all ages to honor 250 years of stories, innovation, and history this winter! Rise up to the challenge to earn 500 points from January 2 to February 14. Log your reading, earn fun badges, and help us celebrate the nation's past, present, and future.

Click here for more information and
to register for the Challenge!

Adult Reading Challenge

Adult Reading Challenge 2026 is here!

If you received an email to pick up your Adult Reading Challenge 2025 prize, you are welcome to pick up your prize at Main or Branch Information Desk.

Didn't quite finish in 2025? That's ok - new year, new challenge! 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.

January's genre is Defining Decades – read a book that takes place or was written in the decade you were born. Stop by our book displays for some suggested titles, or check out this list for some ideas.

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