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

    Main Library is open Monday through Saturday
    from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and also
    Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

    The Fairfield Woods Branch Library is open the following hours:
    Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
    Wednesday 10am - 12pm and 5 - 7pm
    Saturday 2pm - 4pm

    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

    Virtual Money Smart - Long Term Care Insurance
    When: 04/12/21 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Mudras Meditation Session with Jesse Rovero
    When: 04/12/21 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Money Smart - Medicare & More
    When: 04/14/21 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    BY PHONE JOBS 2021: One-on-One Career Counseling
    When: 04/15/21 | 10:45am - 2:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Tech Help: Novelist Plus
    When: 04/15/21 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Seed to Seed Library To Go
    When: 04/16/21 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Mudras Meditation Session with Jesse Rovero
    When: 04/19/21 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Author Event: Susan Allport
    When: 04/20/21 | 10:45am - 12:30pm
    Where: Virtual

    Virtual Introduction to Backyard Composting
    When: 04/20/21 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    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 96 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.