Fairfield Public Library is participating in "September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World", an educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.
Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection.
The Exhibit is on display
from September 9-24, 2021
at both Library Locations.
The poster exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and has been made possible
in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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How Does the Library Empower You?
Enter the American Library Association's
initiative for a Chance to Win!
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There’s nothing more empowering than a library card. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and passions.
And there's no one better to tell that story than library lovers like you. This Library Card Sign-up Month, we're asking everyone to help spread some library love by posting to social media about how the library empowers you for a chance to win. Here's how it works:
Post to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #LibrariesEmpower. Entries can also be submitted by posting as a comment or wall post on the I Love Libraries Facebook page. Don't forget to tag your library! @FairfieldPubLib The creator of one randomly-selected post will receive a $100 Visa gift and an ALA Graphics The Child Poster. Additionally, three second-place winners will receive an ALA Graphics The Child Poster.
The #LibrariesEmpower promotion begins Wednesday, September 1, at 1:00 p.m. and ends Wednesday, September 22, at 1:00 p.m. All librarians and library lovers are encouraged to participate. The promotion is open to residents of the United States, Washington, D.C., and U.S. Territories. Employees of the American Library Association are not eligible to participate.
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Each week we will ask a staff member to share their favorites.
Favorite Snapshots of Contemporary Japan,
Robin Fukuyama, Part-Time Reference Librarian
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"There's much about Japan that I enjoy, including these thought-provoking slices of contemporary Japanese life in print and on the screen."
Convenience Store Woman (2018) by Sayaka Murata: A woman takes comfort in her job at a convenience store.
Heaven (2021) by Mieko Kawakami: School bullying victims find friends in each other.
Sweet Bean (2015): A baker’s business thrives after he hires an elderly woman who makes delicious bean paste.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012): An expert sushi chef's musings on perfectionism, work,
and family.
Shoplifters (2018): Poverty, love, and theft bring a family together.
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FEATURE PROGRAM
IN PERSON EVENT
Author event -
"Lead Like A Pro: Effective Leadership Styles For Athletic Coaches -
Dr. Matthew Raidbard
Main Library- Rotary Room
Tuesday, September 14
6:30 p.m.
"Lead Like A Pro: Effective Leadership Styles For Athletic Coaches," is designed to help athletic coaches at all levels of sports learn about leadership practice, and teach them to become more intentional and effective leaders for their athletes and teams.
Dr. Matthew Raidbard is the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Compliance, and Student-Athlete Success at the University of Hartford. He has coached basketball for Western New Mexico University, Dartmouth College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Chicago State University.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
A Different Kind of Book Club
African American Authors #OwnVoices
Monday, September 13
6:30 p.m.
Join us monthly for A Different Kind of Book Club. We focus on a single genre each month. For September will be discussing African American Authors.
No required book reading. Just an interest in learning more and/or sharing your favorite books from the genre.
Librarian Philip Bahr leads the program with occasional guests. After we cover the genre - history, favorite authors, seminal work - the group opens up, inviting participants to share their favorite books from the genre. If you're new to the genre, sit back and enjoy. You're guaranteed to leave with a great new list of books.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
Women & Money Roundtable
Wednesday, September 15
1:00 p.m.
How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets.
We’ll cover the latest market news and how that might affect your decision making. We’ll also give you background and context for understanding why market movement occurs and we’ll share strategies for keeping ahead of what might come.
**You will receive a confirmation and a link for the meeting from the Darien Library.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
Intro. to Metal Detecting with
Joey Ortega
Wednesday, September 15
6:30 p.m.
Have you ever thought about taking up metal detecting as a fun and fascinating hobby?
Long-time water hunter and Library employee Joey "PI Joe"
Ortega will share experiences from his many years of metal detecting. He'll talk about how some of the basic equipment works, share stories of his great finds and answer your questions about this interesting pastime. Joe has been an employee at the Library for 31 years.
He has been water hunting since 2001 and is well known in metal detecting circles worldwide.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
TEEN & COLLEGE STUDENT PROGRAM
Student Success Webinar Series:
How to Gain Confidence in Class.
Presented by Tutor.com
Friday, September 17
12:00 p.m.
This webinar is geared toward high school and college students.*
In this first webinar of our three-part Fall Student Success Series, we’ll share step-by-step strategies for becoming confident in the classroom so that you can effectively:
• Interact with your teachers/instructors
• Read, listen to, and absorb lessons/lectures
• Complete assignments
During the webinar, we will guide you to develop a personal mission statement
that will help you ground your confidence—and motivation—in class.
We hope you’ll join us!
(Can't attend live? Register and you'll receive the final recorded webinar via email.)
***Registration will take place directly with Tutor.com
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DROP IN
Tech Help
Contact us for more information or drop by and speak to us in person.
"Get Started" on digital materials playlist if you need help getting started using a resource.
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IN PERSON EVENT
Puzzle Swap 2.0 (Puzzle Drop off till Oct. 1.)
Saturday, October 2
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Let's try this again! Out with the old and in with the new!
Fairfield Woods is hosting its 2nd Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! Puzzles must be: 500 pieces or larger, pieces secured in a ziploc bag inside the box, new or gently used, no missing pieces. Puzzles that do not have pieces in ziploc bags will not be accepted. Puzzles can be dropped off at the Fairfield Woods Information Desk beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 until Friday, October 1, 2021.
Up to 5 puzzles can be traded for tickets which will be used the day of the swap. We will not be accepting puzzles the day of the swap.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
What's Cooking? Series - A COOKING EVENT with Chef Michel Nischan and Berkshires Direct
Monday, September 20
6:30 p.m.
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You asked for it, you got it! A very special cooking event with Chef Michel Nischan. Think Food Network's "Mystery Basket"... Celebrity Chef Michel will coach us using the contents of a specially curated Fairfield Public Library basket of produce and goodies ordered from Berkshires Direct.
To cook along, the basket will be available in early September for attendees in Connecticut and NYC to purchase for delivery in advance of the event, so stay tuned to get yours!
Wondering how to cook with the season's best when you want to lead a farm to table lifestyle?
The recipes we plan to prepare will serve 4-6 and be provided ahead of time for those wanting to follow along from far away. Be sure to register to receive all updates and information.
Nischan is a Chef, Author, Food Equity Advocate and a familiar face around town as the former owner of The Dressing Room in Westport and founder of Wholesome Wave and the Westport Farmers Market.
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Courageous Conversations Book Club Returns |
The Courageous Conversations book club is starting up again on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11:00. We will read My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, Chapters 1-5; up to page 86. (see description below)
Please note a passage from the book that you would like to discuss or an exercise that you would like to do together as a group.
Our discussion will be informal and guided by the participants.
If you would like to join us, please respond to Susan Stengel to get the zoom link.
In this groundbreaking book, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology.
My Grandmother's Hands is a call to action for all of us to recognize that racism is not only about the head, but about the body, and introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.
Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, is a therapist with decades of experience currently in private practice in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in trauma, body-centered psychotherapy, and violence prevention.
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Not finding what you’re looking for?
We can help with that.
Contact us:
· Call Main (203) 256-3160 or Woods (203) 255-7308
· text askfplct to 833-232-4100 to ask us a question
A library staff member will get back to you!
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Fairfield Public Library
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203.256.3155
Library Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Fairfield Woods Branch Library
1147 Fairfield Woods Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
203.255.7307
Library Hours
Mon & Wed. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
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FPL Digital Library is always open
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