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June 13, 2026
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Get ready for FPL's Summer Challenge 2026!
June 20 - August 15, 2026
 
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 be ready for the start of
FPL's Summer Challenge on June 20!
 
For more information and to register, visit our summer reading page.
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Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff for Families
Saturday, June 20
1:00 pm - 3:00pm
Fairfield Museum
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Join us outside on the Fairfield Museum Commons to kickoff this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth A Story! Drop by for some fun during the start of summer vacation. Participate in Fairfield Public Library's fun games and activities as well as a craft provided by the Fairfield Museum! More details
Summer Challenge Ultimate Gaming Kick-Off For Teens
Saturday, June 20
6:30 pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Join us for our after-hours gaming spectacular! Test your skills on the track playing Mario Kart, throw down with Super Smash Bros, or hit the floor with Just Dance. Video games not your thing?
We’ve got board games galore and karaoke too! Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Open to individuals entering grades 6-12 in the Fall. 
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Make Music Fairfield: Sunday, June 21
 
Fairfield Public Library is happy to participate in Make Music Fairfield again in 2026!! Part of the national Make Music Day celebration, Make Music Fairfield is music performed by anyone and enjoyed by everyone! Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.
 
Fairfield Public Library will be hosting these performances in the Old Post Road Courtyard:
 
12pm-1pm: Zach Andersen  (indie-rock / indie-folk / singer/songwriter)
1:00pm-1:30pm: Conway Price (experimental / rock)
1:30pm-2:30pm: Jon Slow (indie-folk / singer/songwriter/ rock)
2:30pm-3:00pm: Adam Weisblatt (experimental)
4:00pm-4:30pm: Infusion (folk / pop / rock)
4:30pm-6:00pm: MOSS (indie-rock / rock / funk)
Learn more at the Make Music Fairfield website. 
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Special Exhibit:
The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington
Now through July 6, Main Library, New Books Area
On loan from Fairfield Museum & History Center, a series of graphic novel-style panels designed by illustrator Kirk Manley tells the dramatic story of the spy ring that operated between New York City, Long Island, and Fairfield during the Revolutionary War.
 
Meet the Artist!
Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 pm 
Main Library
To celebrate the special display of The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington at the Fairfield Public Library, join artist Kirk Manley to discover his process of creating artwork for the exhibit and the accompanying original graphic novel. Follow his journey from researching the American Revolution to creating pages from concept roughs to inking and coloring to typography. Please register. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Upcoming Events
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SCORE: Sales Systems: From Qualification to Signed Contract
Monday, June 15
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Celebrate Pollinator Week!
Tuesday, June 16
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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1776 at 250: Celebrating America's Founding Through Song and Story with Gil Harel
Tuesday, June 16
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Main Library
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Interview Success
Wednesday, June 17
10:00 am OR 1:00 pm
Main Library
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VIRTUAL: Women & Money Roundtable
Wednesday, June 17
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Main Library
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A Taste of History with Chef Catherine
Wednesday, June 17
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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International Flying Saucer Bureau Meetup
Wednesday, June 17
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group 
Thursday, June 18
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive: Preserving Folklife Through Sound
Thursday, June 18
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Main Library
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Learn the Library: Get to know Libby!
Monday, June 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library
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Self-Defense Class
Monday, June 22
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Main Library
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For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 6/24
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Main
Book Club
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Main Library
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Wednesday, 6/24
Wild Dark Shore: Reese's Book Club Pick (a Novel) by Charlotte McConaghy
Little Pub & Literature
Book Club
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Monday, 7/6
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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Adult Reading Challenge
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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.
 
June's genre is Plant a Seed, Watch It Grow - join in Summer Reading fun with books about life cycles, gardening, or eco-themes. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!
Featured Resource
the June issue of bookpage is now available!
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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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Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (until Labor Day): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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