Fairfield Public Library: This Week at FPL 10/17/2026: The IFSB returns this week, plus, the Halloween parade is coming, and more!

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October 17, 2026

Halloween Parade

Friday, October 30 at 10:00 am
Main Library

Join us for the cutest parade in town! Bring your littles for some trick or treating throughout the library. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers. Register now, space is limited

The Twice REaD Room
Needs a New Name!

The Twice REaD Room (TRR) at Main needs a new name, and we need your help to create one.

Run by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library, the Room—tucked behind the Ambassador’s Desk at Main Library on the first floor— primarily houses gently-used books for resale to the public. Sales go to support Library programs and services. However, as the Room’s offerings have grown to include DVDs, CDS, computer games, LPs, and even reel-to-reel tapes, TRR needs a more inclusive name—and that’s where you, our patrons, come in.

Please give us your suggestions for a new name for the Twice-REaD room—something fun, creative, and descriptive of the varieties of gently-used media for sale and/or the Friends’ mission to support the Library. Write your suggestion on a piece of paper, along with your name and email address, and submit it to The Ambassador’s Desk at Main Library by November 1. The winning entry will be chosen by December 1 and the winner will receive $25 in credit to use at our ongoing sale!

The 2026 midterm elections take place on Tuesday, November 3, and there’s a lot at stake.

Our friends at WSHU Public Radio have created a comprehensive online Elections Guide, great for both new and seasoned voters.

You’ll find:

A curated selection of videos covering topics such as “how do I register to vote?” and “what's on the ballot?”
Continually updated national and regional coverage before, during and after the election
Interactive maps will be added soon

Upcoming Events

American Sewing Guild Meetup

Saturday, October 17

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

No registration necessary!

Beginner English Conversation Group

Monday, October 19
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Main Library

You Are Never Too Old, or Too Young to Change the World

Tuesday, October 20
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Main Library

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Wednesday Walking Group

Wednesday, October 21
10:00 - 11:00 am

Main Library

International Flying Saucer Bureau Meetup

Wednesday, October 21

6:30 - 7:45 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, October 22

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

How to Read a Short Story
with Dr. Mark Schenker

Monday, October 26
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Main Library

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Healthy Aging:
Lessons From Those Who Live The Longest

Tuesday, October 27
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Main Library

Intro to Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, October 28
10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Main Library

One-on-One Medicare Appointments

Thursdays through December
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Main Library and Fairfield Woods

Understanding and Coping With Youth Emotions Related to Climate Change

Thursday, October 29

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Board Game Night for Adults

Monday, November 2

5:30 - 7:45 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Chef Catherine: Fall Favorites

Monday, November 2
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Main Library

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.

October's genre is Creature Features - read any book about vampires, werewolves, cryptids or any creepy creature. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!

Upcoming Book Clubs

Thursday, 10/22