• Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library now open limited hours for in-person quick browsing and checkout

    Main Library is open the following hours:
    Monday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    Friday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm

    The Fairfield Woods Branch Library is open the following hours:
    Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Read more about our Library Express Services.

  • Need help filing your taxes? VITA has gone VIRTUAL!

    VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is 100% virtual.
    Fill out your information and VITA will contact you to begin tax prep. https://getyourrefund.org/ffldlibr.

    For more tax help, tips and info at our tax help page.

  • New Books

  • Events

    BY PHONE JOBS 2021: One-on-One Career Counseling
    When: 05/13/21 | 10:45am - 2:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Tech Help - hoopla
    When: 05/13/21 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Understanding Your Senses With Sydney Sherman
    When: 05/17/21 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Mudras Meditation Session with Jesse Rovero
    When: 05/17/21 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Senior Literary Society
    When: 05/19/21 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    VIRTUAL Women & Money Roundtable
    When: 05/19/21 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Reiki 101
    When: 05/19/21 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    BY PHONE JOBS 2021: One-on-One Career Counseling
    When: 05/20/21 | 10:45am - 2:00pm
    Where: Virtual

  • Curbside Pickup Service is available at both Fairfield Main and Fairfield Woods Branch Library. Fairfield Public Library card holders can borrow physical items by placing them on hold.

    How to Place a Hold

    Please visit our FAQ for more details.



    Please continue to return all materials to the outside book drops.     All returned materials will be held for 24 hours before being checked in.

    Late fees will be waived during this time, but we ask that you return material on or before the due date.
    Holding materials beyond the due date without renewing may impact your ability to place holds, access services or prevent other patrons from borrowing wanted materials.

    The library is not accepting any books or materials donations at this time. Please hold donations until further notice.


    The Fairfield Public Library offers the following services:
    - Curbside Pickup By Appointment
    - Library Express Service
    - virtual programs and events
    - Digital Resources available 24/7
    - online assistance
    - phone help: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
      Call 203.256.3160 or 203.255.7308.


    Our digital resources are available 24/7 through our Digital Resources page. Get downloadable audio & video, ebooks, magazines, training & crafting resources and more with your Fairfield Public Library card.

    Most databases are also available from home with your Fairfield Public Library card.
    Please visit our databases page for a full listing and links to our offerings.

    Sign up for our eNewsletter; we will be sending out regular updates with tips on library products and services.

  • Libby

    Libby, by OverDrive Borrow ebooks, and audiobooks, to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

    Get started using Libby with a short video made exclusively for FPL users    .

    Libby is one of our many digital resources available to Fairfield residents with a valid FPL card. Click here for all of our digital resources.