August 31, 2024
Upcoming Programs and Events
Woods and Crafts: Yarn Braided Cowl
Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 am
Wednesday, September 4 at 6:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
First Friday Jazz with Mark Edinberg
Friday, September 6
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Main Library
No Registration Necessary
BY PHONE: JOBS 2024:
One-on-One Career Counseling
Thursday, September 5 and Monday, September 9
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Email csilk@fplct.org to schedule your phone appointment.
Beginner English Conversation Club
Monday, September 9
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Main Library
Wednesday Walks
Wednesday, September 11
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Main Library
 
How to Write a Children's Picture Book
Wednesday, September 11
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Main Library
Literature and Libations
Wednesday, September 11
6:30 - 7:30 PM
At JB Percival, Fairfield
Song Lyrics as Poetry with Dr. Mark Schenker
Thursday, September 12
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Main Library
Soundwaves: Lion's Gate Trio:
A Celebration of Gabriel Faure and His Legacy
Saturday, September 14
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Main Library
Jennifer Butler Fall Fashion Show
Sunday, September 15
2:30 - 5:00 PM
Main Library
For a complete list of library programs and events,
visit our online calendar.
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Monday, 9/9
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
Exploring Genres & Authors Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 PM
VIRTUAL
Register
Wednesday, 9/11
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
International Authors Book Club
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Main Library
Register
Thursday, 9/12
"Tales of Burning" by Louise Erdrich
Woods Book Buzz
Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Woods Branch
Register
Adult Year-Long Reading Challenge
Adult Reading Challenge
Now Through December
 
September 2024: Face Books
Adults, if you haven't joined in on this fun reading challenge, there's still time! Year 3 of our year-long adult reading challenge features new themes like Beach, Please; The Gilded Age; and New York, New York. Explore different genres, discover new authors and be entered to win prizes. To complete the challenge, read just one book in each category by midnight on December 31st, 2024. Earn bigger prizes by reading more! More info and details
Save the Date!
Fairfield Food Truck Festival
Sunday, September 22
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Jennings Beach, Fairfield
 
Don't miss this family-friendly event brought to you by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library!  Bring the kids and meet your friends at Jennings Beach for a day of live music and sampling tasty dishes from the area's best food trucks.
 
Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.  Free parking in Jennings Beach lot.  All proceeds benefit Fairfield Public Library.
 
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library
Annual Meeting and Author Event
Tuesday, September 10
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Main Library

The Friends of Fairfield Public Library invite the public to their annual meeting, which will entail a brief business address and installation of officers followed by an author talk and book signing featuring Lian Dolan. New members welcome.  There will be a reception with light refreshments, and books will be available for purchase. 
Literary Luncheon at Pequot Library

Friday, September 13
12:00 pm
Pequot Library
 
More details and ticket information here.
 
Personal Finance Basics
Thursday, September 19
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
 
Baffled by where your money is going? Does retirement seem unreachable? Tired of living paycheck to paycheck or just without a realistic financial plan? Stop being reactive; become proactive about your money! This workshop is geared towards people who don't know how to get started.
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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 September
For more information about library events
and resources, visit 
fairfieldpubliclibrary.org