Design your very own car to race! Whose will go the fastest? Whose will go the farthest? Take your car home with you after class! For children in grades K-5. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the event. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, September 23. Space is limited.
playspaceFREEWed, Sep 16 · 1:00 PM
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
Drop-in to have some fun with Playdoh! Get ready to roll, squish, shape and create during this afternoon of hands-on, imaginative play! For children ages 3+ with caregiver. Registration is not required for this drop in program.
musicFREEWed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
Let's hit all the right notes during Library Card Sign-Up Month by making a unique and fun musical instrument to celebrate Libraries, the best places in the world! For children in grades K-5. Children attend independently. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the event. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, August 26. Space is limited.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 17 · 9:00 AM
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:00 am A lapsit program with songs, rhymes and books for babies (pre-walkers) and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.* Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to attend one Baby Rhyme Time class each week since the same class is offered two times. *PLEASE NOTE for outside classes at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library: Due to rain or other weather-related issues, the classes may instead be held inside at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library with limited seating. Tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Please view our online events calendar 20 minutes before the class or call the Library during open hours to check for location changes. The Library reserves the right to change the classes’ locations at any time and for any reason.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 17 · 9:45 AM
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
Fairfield Woods Branch Library Lawn: Thursdays @ 9:45 am An active storytime with songs, rhymes and books for children who are walking up to 23 months old and their caregiver. It is recommended that you bring a blanket to sit on.* Registration is not required for these classes. Please only plan to attend one Wobbly Walkers class each week since the same class is offered two times. *PLEASE NOTE for outside classes at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library: Due to rain or other weather-related issues, the classes may instead be held inside at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library with limited seating. Tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Please view our online events calendar 20 minutes before the class or call the Library during open hours to check for location changes. The Library reserves the right to change the classes’ locations at any time and for any reason.
movementFREEWed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM
Fairfield Public Library — Main Library · Fairfield
Explore, play, and grow together! Literacy Play Lab is a hands-on early learning program designed for young children and their caregivers. This event features engaging materials such as books, toys, sensory activities, puzzles, games, and other interactive learning tools that help build early literacy skills. Children will develop language, vocabulary, fine motor skills, creativity, and social-emotional skills while caregivers discover fun, simple ways to support early literacy development in their kiddos. Come play, explore, and build a love of reading! For children 18 months up to 5 years old with their caregiver. Registration is required and is separate for each class each week. Please register each child individually. Space is limited. Registration opens at 8:00 pm on Wednesday the week prior. Please only attend ONE class of each type each week since they are the same class offered multiple times. In order to provide the best learning environment for all participants, we are unable to allow access, regardless of registration, if you arrive 10 minutes after the program starts.
From $189Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM
Children's Art Classes-Fairfield · Fairfield
This dynamic two-year program is designed to build your child's confidence with a wide range of art tools while deepening their understanding of more advanced artistic skills and vocabulary. Through hands-on projects and creative exploration, your child will express themselves in new ways and develop a stronger grasp of key artistic concepts. They will work with a variety of materials and techniques in a supportive, inspiring environment that nurtures creativity, encourages discovery, and helps them thrive as a growing artist.
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM
Fairfield Museum · Fairfield
In the fall of 1778, Washington was occupied with ascertaining British intentions through his spy network in New York City. Join teacher & historian Jeffrey Denman for a book talk exploring Washington’s northern campaigns after 1778, which are often overlooked but demonstrate Washington’s great skill in strategy, logistics, and diplomacy. Discover the impact of the raids of New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk in 1779 and the final years of the Revolutionary War. Book sale & signing to follow. Members: $5; Non-Members: $10. About the Speaker Jeffrey A. Denman is a retired American history and geography teacher from Brookline Public Schools in Brookline, MA. He has written articles and books dealing with the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and other topics in American history. His latest book is Closing the Ring: George Washington’s War in the North, 1778-1781. Denman is the father of nine children and twenty-two grandchildren as of this writing. An avid outdoorsman, he has climbed several 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado and Mt. St. Helens in Washington, and has enjoyed canoeing on the Upper Missouri River in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.
From $189Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM
Children's Art Classes-Fairfield · Fairfield
Art 1 is the foundational class of a four-year curriculum, where your Art 1 student will embark on an exciting journey through monochromatic work that deepens their understanding of line, value, and texture. Projects will include ebony pencil portraits, charcoal still life, India ink design, and scratchboard art. Several weeks into the next session, students will study color theory in depth. They will apply this knowledge to create color design projects. Art 2 is the second class level of a four-year curriculum, where your Art 2 student will embark on a robust journey that builds upon skills learned in the Art 1 level. Students will be mastering new techniques while also using new mediums. Projects include figure drawing, watercolor landscapes, stippling, architectural designs, India ink washes, clay coil pots, and a pastel self portrait. Students will continue to improve their drawing skills, and their understanding of color theory and value.