Saturday, January 29, 2022

Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will be closed on Saturday, January 29, 2022 due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned for any further updates.

New Extended Hours

Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library will have extended evening hours beginning Monday, January 24, 2022. The hours for both buildings are as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (until late Spring): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In-Person Tax Assistance Starts Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Fairfield Public Library welcomes back VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to assist low- and middle-income households and seniors. Tax assistance is available every Tuesday starting January 25 until April 12, 2022, from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm. No appointments necessary; first-come, first-served. Bring all necessary tax forms and identification. Click here for more details.

Click here for more information on VITA's virtual tax help, and tax preparation tips.

Adult Reading Challenge 2022

Adults! Get ready for a fun, exciting new year-long reading challenge starting in January. Join in to 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, 2022. Earn bigger prizes by reading more!
Register now, and begin logging books now!

Get full details and FAQ here

One Book One Town 2022: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

March 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm

This year's title has been revealed! Stop by Fairfield Public, Fairfield Woods, Pequot, Fairfield University Bookstore to grab your copy today.

Join us for this spectacular read, then hear the author speak on March 1. (registration begins 2/1)

Children and Teens: Register now for FPL's Winter Reading Challenge!

From January 1st to February 19th, Fairfield Public Library is participating in Beanstack’s Fifth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. “Read for a Better World” encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature. Our community has unlimited access to Lerner’s “Read for a Better World” themed books for the month of January through the challenge activities! Get more details here.

Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield Woods Branch Library

Due to high community transmission levels, everyone should wear a mask in public indoor settings.

This update is in accordance with the Town of Fairfield Health Department and the recommendation of the CT Department of Public Health.

Read more about our current library services.

Calendar of Events

The library has plenty of programs and events, both online and virtual happening now. Visit our calendar of events for full details and how to register.

Registration is required for all programs.

Virtual: Dark Skies - the Silent Threat of Light Pollution
When: 01/31/22 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Virtual

VIRTUAL: One Book One Town Weekly Sketch Challenge
When: 02/01/22 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Virtual

In Person: Free Tax Prep & Filing Every Tuesday
When: 02/01/22 | 9:30am - 4:00pm
Where: Main Library

In Person: Mahjong
When: 02/01/22 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Main Library

One Book One Town with Dr. Mark Schenker (hybrid)
When: 02/01/22 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Main Library

VIRTUAL: One Book One Town Weekly Sketch Challenge
When: 02/02/22 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Virtual

VIRTUAL: One Book One Town Weekly Sketch Challenge
When: 02/03/22 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Virtual

CANCELLED: In Person: Jobs 2022: Job Search Boot Camp
When: 02/03/22 | 9:15am - 10:15am
Where: Main Library

BY PHONE: JOBS 2022: One-on-One Career Counseling
When: 02/03/22 | 10:45am - 2:00pm
Where: Virtual

VIRTUAL: One Book One Town Weekly Sketch Challenge
When: 02/04/22 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Virtual