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September 19, 2026
New Survey!
 
If you're an adult in your 20s or early 30s, please take a moment to fill out this survey so we can serve you in the best way possible!
Survey link here. Please forward to a friend!

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Hurricane Winds Ashore the Beach

If your home or apartment was affected due to last Sunday's heavy rain and flooding, the State of Connecticut is asking residents to report storm damage here.
 
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The Librarians Movie Screening
and Panel Discussion
Sacred Heart Community Theatre
Wednesday, October 7
7:00 pm
SHU Community Theatre
Join us for a special evening at the Community Theatre with a screening of The Librarians and a panel discussion with filmmaker Kim A. Snyder and Town Librarian Scott C. Jarzombek, moderated by SHU Professor Bill Yousman. More details & tickets here.
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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
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day
Monday, September 21
10:00 - 7:30 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
No registration necessary. Stop in and enjoy pirate themed activities for all ages, including a showing of the Muppet Treasure Island movie at 1:00 pm.
Beginner English Conversation Group
Monday, September 21
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
https://fplct.librarymarket.com/event/author-event-liv-constantines-promise-me-never-168193
Learn to Play Chess for Teens & Adults
Tuesday, September 22
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
https://fplct.librarymarket.com/event/author-event-liv-constantines-promise-me-never-168193
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Wednesday Walking Group
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 - 11:00 am
Main Library
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Job Hunt Hub
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 am OR 1:00 pm
Main Library
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Making Ringtones on your iPhone with Gary Webster 
Wednesday, September 23
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Energize CT State Energy Efficiency Program
Thursday, September 24
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Main Library
Stop by to learn about the Energize CT benefits available to you. Learn more
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, September 24
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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SCORE: Introduction to Patents and Intellectual Property
Thursday, September 24
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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How to Read a Short Story
with Dr. Mark Schenker
Monday, September 28
Tuesday, October 13, Monday, October 28
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
Conversations that Matter with VJ:
The Story of Time
Monday, September 28
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Local to Fairfield Talk Series:
The Autumn of 1776 
Tuesday, September 29
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Main Library
https://fplct.librarymarket.com/event/author-event-liv-constantines-promise-me-never-168193
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
Thursday, 9/24
Silent
Book Club
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Wednesday, 9/30
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Percival Everett
Little Pub and Literature
Book Club
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield
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Saturday, 10/3
The Murders in the Rue Morgue: Edgar Allan Poe (Mystery and Crime Fiction Novel, Classical Literature) [Annotated] by Edgar Allan Poe
Classics
Book Club
10:30 - 11:30 am
Main Library
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Featured Resource
Arrr - Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
 
Master the lingo of these seafarin’ swashbucklers with Mango Languages! All you need is your Fairfield Public Library card to access Mango’s Pirate course to begin learning today!  

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Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (until Memorial Day): 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday (until Memorial Day): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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