Fairfield Public Library: This Week at FPL 7/11/2026: Congratulations, Margo!

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July 11, 2026

Congratulations to our Friend, Margo Kaminsky!

On Wednesday, July 8, Margo Kaminsky, one of the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library's dedicated members, received the Volunteer Excellence Award at the annual Fairfield Community Impact Awards Breakfast.

Congratulations, Margo, and thank you for your extraordinary commitment to the library. We always love seeing your kind face walk through our doors, making a difference nearly every day. From leading our ever-popular weekly mahjong program to supporting book sales, art gallery and author receptions, and so much more, your generosity, enthusiasm, and countless contributions help make our library a welcoming place for everyone. We are so grateful for all you do! Join Margo and become a Friend of the Library or donate today!

Image above features (left to right) Anthony Calabrese, Director of Community Services, Margo Kaminsky, and Christine Vitale, First Selectperson of Fairfield.

Save the Date! The Career Bus Returns

Microsoft Word Tips and Shortcuts
Wednesday, July 22

10:00 am OR 1:00 pm

Main Library

Learn: How to control and organize the menu bar at the top of the screen. Get better at moving around on the computer using just the keyboard, not just the mouse, and discover handy shortcuts to finish your document faster!

FPL's Summer Challenge is here for all ages!

Now through August 15

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 you're ready for our Summer Challenge!

For more information and to register, visit our summer reading page.

Upcoming Events

Learn the Library: How to use Hoopla!

Monday, July 13

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Main Library

CT Blood Center Drive

Monday, July 13

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Make an appointment, or just stop by!

VIRTUAL: Women & Money Roundtable

Wednesday, July 15

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Main Library

International Flying Saucer Bureau Meetup

Wednesday, July 15

6:30 - 7:45 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Move Your Qi

Thursday, July 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Main Library

CT Blood Center Drive

Friday, July 17

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Main Library

Make an appointment, or just stop by!

American Sewing Guild

Saturday, July 18

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

No registration necessary. Stop in!

SCORE: Dealing with Price Objections

Monday, July 20

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.

July's genre is Red, White, and Blue - Grab any book with a red, white, or blue cover. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!

Featured Resource

Now Available: Lawn Games!

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
fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

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