Library Highlights 4/3

The library has something for everyone!

During #NationalLibraryWeek, visit us online or in person to find everything from

ebooks, & audiobooks, to virtual programs,

new technology and résumé help.

Participate in the #MyLibraryIs promotion

social media

Celebrate National Library Week 2021 by sharing what you love about the resources and services available at your library.

Post to Instagram, Twitter, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page, about an e-book, audiobook, virtual storytime or bookclub, or how your library has made a difference while you've been social distancing at home.

Use the hashtag #MyLibraryIs. One randomly selected winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card.

The promotion starts Sunday, April 4 at noon CT and ends on Saturday, April 10 at noon CT. Don’t forget to tag our library!

Celebrate National Library Week

with this word search and coloring sheet.

Click and print!

FEATURE PROGRAM

VIRTUAL EVENT

Merritt Parkway Bridges

Wednesday, April 7

6:30 p.m.

The historic bridges of the Merritt Parkway are unusual as infrastructure with high artistic value.

Merritt Parkway Bridges:

A Virtual Tour takes a close look at individualistic bridges that marked design departures rooted in ancient traditions, and the preservation work they need as they pass their 80th year in service.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Virtual Mudras Meditation Session 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.

VIRTUAL EVENT

A Different Kind of

Book Club- Literary Fiction

Monday April 5

6:30 p.m.

Join us monthly for A Different Kind of Book Club. We focus on a single genre each month.

No required book reading just an interest in learning more and/or sharing your favorite books from the genre.

In April we explore the heady, fascinating world of

literary fiction.

VIRTUAL EVENT

What's In? What's Out?

Tuesday, April 6

7:00 p.m.

Learn all about recycling in the Town of Fairfield including what goes in the bin, what stays out, and the impact of China’s National Sword on Connecticut’s recycling programs.

There will be time for questions at the end

of the presentation.

Our speaker, Sherill Baldwin, has been involved in sustainable materials management for over 30 years, and at DEEP since 2008.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Music: Medici.tv & Freegal

Thursday, April 8

11:00 a.m.

This week we explore our music digital resources:

Medici.tv and Freegal. Stream thousands of great films free with your Fairfield Public Library card.

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.

Join the #BigLibraryRead

Digital Book Club!

Borrow the ebook

The Art of Taking It Easy

by Dr. Brian King from our

digital collection with no

waitlists or holds.

Join the discussion: https://biglibraryread.com/join-the-discussion/

Need help making the transition from RBdigital to Libby?

Get answers here and start enjoying magazines in the same app used for e-books and audio-books.

Seed to Seed Library To Go

The Seed to Seed Library at Fairfield Woods is back!

Thanks to seed donations the Seed to Seed Library catalog has been growing, but we still need your help to revamp our goals and spread the word.

Registered patrons may "borrow" up to 10 seed varieties and will receive ten seeds of each. Currently available: Carrots, Squash, Peas, Basil, Kale, Radish, Chive, Arugula, Turnip, Dill, Mustard Green, Green Onion, Herbs, Flowers, and more!

The "borrowed" seeds are lent to you in hope that you will enjoy gardening and picking the fruits of your hard labor. At harvest time, please take some extra steps to save seeds for others and return to the library a portion of the seeds you have saved. The more seeds in the library, the more members of the community can experience the pleasures of growing their own food locally.

For more information about the Seed to Seed Library & to register for the program visit:

https://fplct.librarymarket.com/events/seed-seed-library-go

Coming Up!

VIRTUAL EVENT

Money Smart -

Long Term Care Insurance

Monday, April 12

6:30 p.m.

Is some type of long term insurance right for you? The options may be difficult to navigate. Long term care insurance can cover the cost of care not covered by health insurance or Medicare, and policies may cover care given at your home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility or adult day care.

Laurie Sappern Gaugler, CLTC, will explain the basics of a long term care policy. Understand how having this coverage may protect your financial security.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Money Smart -

Taxes May Change Your Retirement - Improve Your Tax Picture For Retirement

Tuesday, April 13

6:00 p.m.

Many Americans assume that their taxes in retirement will stay the same or go down, unfortunately for most this may not be the case.

Historical federal tax rates have been as high as 91% in the 50’s, 70% in the 70’s and 50% in the 80’s. Upon retirement social security may be taxable to as much as 85% to the recipient and required minimum distributions from retirement accounts also can create substantial taxable income. Include pensions, rental property income, capital gains, dividend and interest income and you can see the picture is somewhat unclear on future taxes.

Join us to learn about strategies that can help you get closer to a tax free retirement.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Money Smart -

Medicare and More

Wednesday April 14

6:30 p.m.

Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. We’ll sort through the Parts (A - Hospital; B - Physician and Outpatient Coverage; D - Drug Coverage), and review the pros and cons of Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Learn about IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjusted Amount), Medicare Savings Programs, a Medical Power of Attorney, and how to protect your assets from nursing homes without having long-term care insurance.

Join us if you are a senior, a child of a senior, or just want to know more.