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August 1, 2026
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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.
 
Only two weeks left to complete your challenges,
log in your reading and activities, and earn your prizes!
 
For more information and to register, visit our summer reading page.
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Upcoming Events
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Board Game Night for Adults 
Monday, August 3
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Author Talk: Ruta Sepetys
Tuesday, August 4
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
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Adult Take and Make: Cross Stitch Bookmarks
Wednesday, August 5
Main Library

Stop in and pick up your kit! Supplies are limited.
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Fun With Brush Lettering
Wednesday, August 5
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Main Library
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Red, White & Broadway - Summer Cabaret with Gil Harel
Thursday, August 6
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Main Library
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One-on-One Medicare Appointments
Thursday, August 6
10:00 - 3:00 pm
Main OR Fairfield Woods Branch Library
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Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Thursday, August 6
12:00 - 1:00 pm
VIRTUAL this week
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First Friday Jazz
Friday, August 7
Main Library
Periodicals Room

Stop in and enjoy while you browse or read.
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Learn the Library: Freegal Music!
Monday, August 10
10:00 - 11:45 am
Main Library
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VIRTUAL: Women & Money Roundtable
Wednesday, August 12
1:00 - 2:00 pm
VIRTUAL
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, August 26
10:00 am OR 1:00 pm
Main Library
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Author Event:
Liv Constantine's "Promise Me Never"
Wednesday, August 26
5:30 - 8:00 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.
 
August's genre is All Booked Up - Read any book from our book club collections. Stop by our book displays or check out these suggested titles!
Upcoming Book Clubs
Wednesday, 8/26
American Fantasy by Emma Straub
Little Pub &
Literature
Book Club
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Little Pub, Fairfield
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Wednesday, 9/9
The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman
Literature & Libations
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
The Bar & Wine & Cheese Spa
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Monday, 9/14
Exploring Genres
Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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Featured Resource
The August issue of bookpage is now available!
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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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