Library Highlights 11/13/2020
Gruel Brittania

Almost 60 households attended our second virtual "What's Cooking" program this past Monday evening.
Chef Karen Hubrich of Gruel Britannia demonstrated how to make her best-selling Sticky Toffee Pudding.  
 
This classic English dessert was as she proclaimed amazingly easy to make and simple to serve especially with the prepacked kit on hand!
 
 
 
Here are just a few chat box comments from satisfied bakers!   
 
"Love your class and your food!"
"Oh my goodness SOOO yummy!!"
"Thank you very much. It's delicious!"
"Please let us know when the next class is :-)
"Thank you, this was great!"
"This was wonderful! super fun to do with my first grader :)"
"That was wonderful! Looking forward to the next one!"
"Thanks so much to the Fairfield library...!"
"Thank you for teaching me a new recipe!"


Missed the program? View the recording!



Up next on What's Cooking.
December will feature world renowned chef Jacques Pepin!
 

Virtual Event  
Monday Mudras Meditation Sessions with
Jesse Rovero
Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. 
 
 

Join in by Zoom for a virtual Mudras meditation class by Jesse Rovero. Mudras are hand gestures used during meditation
that channel your body's energy flow.

Please sign up with your email address and you will get the Zoom link to join the meeting. If you have any questions please email Mary Coe at mcoe@fplct.org.
 
Register here.     
Virtual Event  
College Admissions and the Importance of Community Service
Monday, November 16
7:00 p.m.
 
For College Bound Students

With many colleges and universities going test optional, the admissions process is undergoing significant and lasting changes.

Presenters Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. will cover how admissions officers are handling the current situation and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.They will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants.
 
** All registrants will receive information on how to access this virtual webinar within 24 hours of the event's start time.

 

Virtual Event  
Tech Help  
Spotlight on JobNow  
Thursday, November 19        
11:00 a.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Did you know JOBNOW is not only a fabulous resource for job seekers but also provides:
 
  • Practice tests for:  AP, PSAT and SAT's
  • eParachute: match your interests and skills with careers and jobs
  • Live Tutoring: one-on-one help from algebra to writing
  • Writing Lab with individual attention
  • Computer coding and Microsoft office tutorials
  • Test prep: for Nursing, Praxis, ASVAB and more
  • ESL
  • GED practice
  • Citizenship exam help
Tech Help is a weekly exploration of another digital service offered free to Fairfield residents. You will leave knowing how to borrow or access one of our digital resources.

Please register so we can send you the link the day before the program.
Register here

***If you would like one-on-one help with any of our digital resources or databases, please contact us to schedule a Zoom or in-person appointment: email eref@fplct.org or call 203-256-3160


Virtual Event  
Adult Crafting:  
Take & Make
Wine Cork Pumpkins
Friday, November 20
11:00 a.m.
 
 
 Still a few seats left! 

Register to pick up a Cork Pumpkin Craft kit to take home with you and together on Friday, November 20th, we can create wine cork pumpkins for your Thanksgiving table or fall decorations.
(You will need your own glue gun).

Registered patrons can pick up their kits on
Wednesday, November 18, from 12-2pm or 4-5pm at the
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
(1147 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825).

If the class is full but you have your own corks let us know and we can still register you for the program.


Virtual Event  
Understanding Cover Letters and Resumes:  
A Professional Job Search Webinar by Tutor.com
Friday, November 20        
4:00 p.m.
 
   
Do you have what it takes to craft a game-changing cover letter and resume? Join us for the first of three webinars in our FREE Professional Job Search webinar series. We'll break down everything you need to know-and what you should avoid-to help you make a great first impression.
In this webinar, you'll learn how to: 
  • Understand current resume trends
  • Customize your materials to specific job postings 
  • Incorporate (or avoid) certain language in your writing
  • Avoid common pitfalls in the application process
Hosted by Rachel Eckman, Tutor.com's resume and portfolio writing expert, this session will get you started on the path to success in the job market. Stick around after the presentation for a Q&A session where we'll be answering your questions live! ---

About the presenter: Rachel Eckman is a disabled Army veteran with two decades of teaching and tutoring experience. Over the past five years, Rachel has hosted hundreds of hours of resume workshops and is an expert in career services ranging from resume writing and portfolio building to career advising and placement. She currently works as a key member of the Tutor.com team, ensuring that our students and tutors have high-quality online instructional experiences every day.

Please register so we can send you the link the day before the program.




Mark your calendars! 
 
Join us for a Virtual Holiday Lights Tour of NYC - the next best thing to being there!  


 

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Building Open
Mon-Sat. 2-4 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 5-7 p.m.
 
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Fairfield, CT 06825
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Woods Building
Closed Until Further Notice

Curbside Pick-up available


  
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