January 17, 2026
Upcoming Holiday

Main Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
 
OBOT Book Announced! 
 
Fairfield Public Library and our Community Partners welcome the author of the 2026 One Book, One Town (OBOT) selection Culpability.
 
We are honored to host Bruce Holsinger at Sacred Heart University Theatre in downtown Fairfield on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Registration for this event will open on February 2.
Copies of this year's book selection are available to borrow in print from Fairfield's libraries or to purchase at various bookstores in Fairfield and Black Rock.
 
Don't want to wait? Read or listen to it immediately in ebook or e-audiobook format with Libby!
 
One Book One Town is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library. Thank you to all our sponsors.
Upcoming Events
Get to Know the Women's Business Development Council
Tuesday, January 20
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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International Flying Saucer Bureau Meetup
Wednesday, January 21
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, January 22
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Marketing Fundamentals for Small Businesses (SCORE)
Thursday, January 22
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Support Group for Parents of Children with Learning Differences
Thursday, January 22
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Tame The Photo Chaos:
A Fresh Start for your Digital Life
Saturday, January 24
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
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Winter Seed Sowing Project
Sunday, January 25
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Food Safety Smarts:
Preventing Foodborne Illness
Monday, January 26
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
Galaxy Dark Night Purple of Sky Astronomy Stars Science Fiction
Astrology and Cosmology with VJ
Tuesday, January 27
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
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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Monday, 2/2
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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.

 
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!
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Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Sunday (until May): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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