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September 5, 2026
Upcoming Holiday Hours and Schedule Changes
 
Main Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Weekend.

Our regular hours resume on Tuesday, September 8: 
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
 
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Local Author Expo
 
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Main Library
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Mix and mingle with the authors and browse and buy books!
 
Meet some of Fairfield’s local authors! You will have the opportunity to ask the authors questions and get some insight into their books. And if you love a book, you can purchase it and get it signed!
We also invite you to grab a seat for author sessions in the Memorial Room (adult books) and the Children's Program Room (children's books). 
 
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Join us for these special events with our Friends!
 
Soundwaves Concert: "Echoes of Vienna" with Lions Gate Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Main Library
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Space is limited - register now!
 
Friends of Fairfield Public Library Annual Meeting and Author Talk
Special Guests: Latina authors Naima Coster and Cleyvis Natera
in conversation with Christine Kandic Torres
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Main Library
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Space is limited - register now!
 
Upcoming Events
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Embodied Meditation 
Wednesday, September 9
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, September 10
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Learn-to: Quilt Blocks, a Three-Part Series 
Friday, September 11, 18, 25
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Learn the Library: Libby!
Monday, September 14
10:00 - 11:45 am
Main Library
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How to Read a Short Story
with Dr. Mark Schenker
Monday, September 14 & 28
Tuesday, October 13, Monday, October 28
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
Board Game Night for Adults 
Monday, September 14
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Beginner English Conversation Group
Monday, September 14
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 15
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Main OR Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Stop by Main or Woods and register to vote!
Learn to Play Chess for Teens & Adults
Tuesday, September 15
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Sewing Masks for COVID-19
Sew Studio with Jen Butler
Tuesday, September 15
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Adult Reading Challenge
Adult Reading Challenge 2026
 
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.
 
September's genre is Banned Books - read any challenged or banned book. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 9/9
The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman
Literature & Libations
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
The Bar & Wine & Cheese Spa
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Thursday, 9/10
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
Woods Book Buzz
Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch
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Monday, 9/14
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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Featured Resource
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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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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (until Labor Day): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (until Labor Day): CLOSED
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and resources, visit 
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