May 3, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donate Your Books, and then Shop the Sale!
The Friends of Fairfield Public Library will accept your gently-used or outgrown books and DVDs (no textbooks, please). You can receive a tax receipt, and the Library receives additional monetary support. Bring your donations to the Main Library during open hours; we will accept them until May 9th. The Big Spring Book Sale takes place on Friday, May 16 from 9am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 4:30 pm at Main Library. Thank you for your support!
 
Upcoming Hours

Fairfield Public and Fairfield Woods Branch Libraries are now closed on Sundays until the weekend after Labor Day. We will be closed Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day Weekend.
The Friends' Annual Literary Luncheon
Thursday, May 22
12:00 pm
The Patterson Club, Fairfield

Join the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library for their Annual Literary Luncheon/Spring Fundraiser, with New York Times Bestselling Author Fiona Davis, author of The Stolen Queen. 
 
Buy tickets now - tickets include lunch, wine, and dessert.
Upcoming Events
Li-Garden Dance Company Chinese Folk Dance Performance
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Keep Calm and Color On
Monday, May 5
1:00 - 2:00 pm 
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Wooden Flower Craft
Monday, May 5
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Main Library
Board Game Night for Adults
Monday, May 5
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Wednesday Walks
Wednesday, May 7
10:00 - 11:00 am
Main Library
How Do I Get Started With Medicare?
Wednesday, May 7
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Main Library
Your Kid's Not Lazy: Why Executive Function Skill Building is the Key to Longterm Success
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm for grades 5-11
Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm for grades K-4
Main Library
Move Your Qi
Thursday, May 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library
Turkish Coffee Tasting
Saturday, May 10
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Main Library
BY PHONE: JOBS 2025:
One-on-One Career Counseling
Every Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 pm
Email csilk@fplct.org to schedule your phone appointment.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Destination: Healthy Skin: Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Friday, May 16
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Main Library
No registration required.
 
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Monday, 5/5
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
Thursday, 5/8
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
Woods Book Buzz
Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch
Tuesday, 5/20
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
Romantasy
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
Adult Reading Challenge
Adult Reading Challenge
May 2025: Eurovision
 
May's genre is Eurovision – Books from countries that participate in Eurovision, an international song competition, which starts May 13, 2025. Stop by our book displays for some suggested titles, or check out this list for some ideas.
 
Click here to find full details and to register for 2025.
 
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed until fall
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