Library Highlights 3/20

Fairfield Woods Branch

Library Express begins Monday, March 22.

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FEATURE EVENT

VIRTUAL

Climate Change & Resiliency in Fairfield

Tuesday, March 23

2:00 p.m.

Fairfield Public Library has been awarded a Resilient Communities grant from American Library Association. As part of the grant, we invite you to view the NOVA film, Decoding the Weather Machine. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are viewing the film remotely, and then coming together as a community to discuss virtually.

Please Watch Decoding the Weather Machine (NOVA) prior to the virtual program.

Using the film as a springboard, our panelists will drill down to a micro level and discuss our community, Fairfield, CT. We will explore how climate change is affecting Fairfield, what we can do now and in the near future to address the changes. The panel will focus on Fairfield, our beaches, flooding, and what might be the best way forward.

Agenda:

Deep dive into Connecticut version of climate events
The past: Fairfield flooding
What is our plan? options, cost
Q&A

A Message from Helene Murtha,Town Librarian

Governor Lamont’s March 19^th Announcement.

At this time, capacity limits and building access modifications will remain in place at Fairfield Public Main Library and Woods Branch Library in order to meet CT State health and safety protocols. Governor Lamont’s directive requires continued adherence to CT State protocols relating to face coverings, social distancing, and cleaning measures. Fairfield library service has been maintained throughout the pandemic, digitally/virtually/remotely/in-person.

The planning and preparation to reopen our library buildings will continue to follow a phased rather than immediate approach. We will move forward while balancing in-person Library Express Service, Curbside Borrowing, Homebound Services and Virtual Programming/Services. Fairfield’s next phase will offer Library Express (in-person) hours at the Woods Branch beginning this Monday, March 22 in coordination with the existing hours at the Main library. As more of the public and staff become eligible for the vaccine and the COVID risk declines, in-person building access will expand. Our priority is to sustain library services without becoming a source of viral spread in the community. All plans follow CDC guidelines and are informed by best library industry practices, while managing our resources in the most efficient way.

Updates are shared via our website, newsletter and social media.

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Fairfield Public Library's One Book One Town || "Punching the Air", by Ibi Zuboi & Dr. Yusef Salaam

Experience our 2021

OBOT Author event

all over again

or for the first time!

VIRTUAL EVENT

Virtual Mudras Meditation Session with Jesse Rovero

Every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

March 22

March 29

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.

VIRTUAL EVENT

What's Cooking? Series

Catch A Healthy Habit

Monday, March 22

6:30 p.m.

Chef Lisa Storch and husband Glen Colello started Catch A Healthy Habit over 10 years ago to provide fresh organic vegan ingredients to the Fairfield community. They are known for their vibrant juices, smoothies, eats and more - creative recipes filled with nutrients and flavor.

Chef Lisa Storch will walk us through how to prepare Caramel Apple Chia Seed Pudding Parfait with Spicy Candied Pecans.

If you wish to follow along, call to arrange a time to pick up the $28 kit (serves 4), 39 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, 203-292-8190.

Pick-up: Saturday, 3/20, 1-3:00 pm or Monday, 3/22, 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Community Puzzle

Saturday, March 20

10:00 a.m. start

Join us for our fourth "Let's Stick Together" community puzzle. Starts Saturday, March 20 to kick off Spring! Great way to begin the weekend or whenever you need some time to unwind.

Upon registration you will receive an email with the link to the puzzle.

Please note that these puzzles work best on a computer or laptop. When using a tablet or smart phone, please open the puzzle in your web browser for best results.

Happy Puzzling!

VIRTUAL EVENT

Writing and Mixed Media Reception

Wednesday, March 24

6:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of story-telling and mixed media appreciation! Winners of the One Book One Town Writing and Mixed Media Contest will be asked to share their creations at this virtual reception. Registration is required. Prior to the program, registrants will be sent zoom login information.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Tutor.com

Thursday, March 25

11:00 a.m.

This week: Tutor.com for live homework help, tutoring, and college and career readiness training.

Join us weekly as we explore another digital service offered free to Fairfield residents.

You will leave knowing how to borrow or access one of our digital resources. Please have the device(s) you want to use to access this service with you and any log-in credentials needed.

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

Coming Up!

VIRTUAL

Why Gap Years Matter

More Than Ever!

Tuesday, March 30

7:00 p.m.

Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID and the disruption of

higher ed?

Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, for a presentation and Q&A about the benefits of a Gap Year and what Gap Years look like when international travel is not a realistic option.

** All registrants will receive information on how to access this virtual webinar within 24 hours of the event’s start time.