January 10, 2026
Upcoming January Hours

Main Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will be closed on Monday, January 19 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.
Join us for another incredible escape room experience!
 
Escape Room Experience
Main Library
Wednesday, 1/14 through Saturday, 1/24

Multiple dates and times available for all age groups: adults, teens, and family sessions. Grab your family or your friends and sign up!
 

You may have heard about George Washington’s Secret Six—but what do you know about the spies of Fairfield? Gather your team or join new friends as we travel back to the American Revolution. Your mission: escape from General Silliman’s mansion and deliver critical intelligence to the patriots before time runs out.
 
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Now through 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!
Upcoming Events
CT Blood Center Drive
Monday, January 12 at Fairfield Woods Branch
Make an appointment for Woods here
Friday, January 16 at Main Library
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Make an appointment for Main here
Beginner English Conversation Club
Monday, January 12
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Close-Up Of Hands Crocheting With Purple Yarn In A Creative Workspace
Woods and Crafts: Resolutions
Tuesday, January 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Access Health CT Enrollment Fair
Tuesday, January 13
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Main Library
Martin Luther King Jr. waves to crowds during the 1963 March on Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day of Service Proclamation
Wednesday, January 14
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Main Library
Move Your Qi
Thursday, January 15
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, January 15
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Kershner Art Gallery Reception:
Expressions of Love Community Art Show
Thursday, January 15
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
No registration necessary - drop in!
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 1/14
Go as a River by Shelley Read
Literature & Libations
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Wine & Cheese Spa Bar
Wednesday, 1/28
Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo
Main
Book Club
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Main Library
Wednesday, 1/28
Hanging Mary by Susan Higginbotham
Little Pub & Literature
Book Club
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield
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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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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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