Fairfield Public Library: This Week at FPL 9/12/2026: Join our Friends for upcoming events, Kershner art gallery opening and more!

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September 12, 2026

Our Regular Hours are Back!

Main and Fairfield Woods Branch Libraries are now open:

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

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).

New Book Clubs coming this Fall!

Looking for more? Visit our book groups page to find all that we offer.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, September 24
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Main Library

BYOBook and give yourself an hour to read anything you like. Meets once a month. Please register.

Classics Book Club

Saturday, October 3
10:30 - 11:30 am

Main Library

Interested in reading and discussing well-known works of literature? We've got the perfect book club for you. Meets once a month. Please register.

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

Learn the Library: Libby!

Monday, September 14
10:00 - 11:45 am

Main Library

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

Beginner English Conversation Group

Monday, September 14
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Main Library

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

Healthy fitness exercise diet shoes outdoors walking

Wednesday Walks

Wednesday, September 16
10:00 - 11:00 am

Main Library

Women and Money Roundtable

Wednesday, September 16
1:00 - 2:00 pm

VIRTUAL

Move Your Qi

Thursday, September 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Main Library

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

Thursday, September 17

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Kershner Gallery Opening Reception

Thursday, September 17
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Main Library
No registration. Stop in and enjoy.

Job Hunt Hub

Wednesday, September 23
10:00 am OR 1:00 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.

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

Monday, 9/14

Exploring Genres
Book Club

6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL

Wednesday, 9/16

Main
Book Club

1:30 - 2:30 pm
Main Library

Wednesday, 9/30

Little Pub and Literature
Book Club

6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield

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 Memorial Day): 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday (until Memorial Day): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For more information about library events
and resources, visit
fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

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