Fall 2016 Calendar - Fairfield Public Library

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Fall 2016
Programs
Fall 2016 Programs
We look forward to seeing you at
the Library. Please register online
at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org. For
programs at the Main Library please
call 203-256-3160 and for programs
at the Fairfield Woods Branch
Library, please call 203-255-7308.
Contents
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NEW! Art Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Author Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Book Clubs and Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Message from the
Town Librarian
Dear Friends:
We are thrilled to offer another season of
programs rich with information, creativity
and fun. The Fairfield Public Library
staff has put together an impressive
array of learning and cultural enrichment
opportunities for everyone. Why do we
do this? We know that learning never
stops for people living and thriving in
the 21st century. We know that as people
move through different phases in their
lives they need to learn new skills,
consider new approaches, and become
connected to others in new ways.
The Library is a partner with you as your
life evolves and your needs change.
The Library is a welcoming cocoon
that provides you with experiences to
help transform you into a more skilled,
enriched individual. We are here to offer
opportunities for you to build skills and
experiences by attending a program that
propels your learning forward. You may
create by learning to knit or discover how
to send a resume electronically. As an
innovator, you may apply new social media
know-how to market your small business.
You may gain a greater understanding
and appreciation for literature, music
or film. You may be inspired to join one
of our writing groups and realize your
dream of getting published with the
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support of your librarians and peers.
Perhaps you join a book club and
continue to delve into great reading.
Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Community Collaboration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Create and Craft @ Woods . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Community Learning @ Woods . . . . . . . . 11
Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Historical Explorations:
Stepping Back in Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Your children are encouraged to learn
how to read in fun story times and
other classes. And they are encouraged
to continue to relish reading through
their school years and beyond.
Jobs & Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
We chose the butterfly to symbolize
how library users flourish once they
have learned or experienced something
new that adds value to their personal,
family and business lives. We hope
you find many opportunities to
dream, discover, innovate and create
throughout this program catalog.
Special Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Small Business & Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . 16
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technology Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wellness Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Welcome to the Writers’ Library . . . . . . 27
Be a Friend to the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
As always, please do not hesitate
to contact me at kronald@fplct.org
with your concerns or ideas.
Karen Ronald
Town Librarian
Adults
Teens
Children
Branch
ADULTS :: TEENS :: CHILDREN :: BRANCH
Art
The Art Committee of the Friends
of the Fairfield Public Library invites
you to enjoy the talents of artists
showing in the Bruce S. Kershner
Gallery of the Main Library.
Earth & Beyond:
Fran Gallogly and Eric Chiang
Show: Saturday, August 13 to
Sunday, September 25
Paintings and Installation:
Caryl Stern, Amy Bock
and Clyde Watson
Show: Saturday, October 1 to
Sunday, November 13
Reception: Saturday, October 8,
4:30–6:30 pm
Triumph of Intellect:
Louis Markoya
Show: Saturday, November 19 to
Saturday, December 31
Reception: Saturday, December 3,
4:30–6:30 pm
Anne and Lizzy Rockwell author-illustrator talk.
REQUIRES REGISTRATION
NEW! Art Talks
Early Abstract Art in America
Author Talks
Authors’ works and their writing lives.
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 pm
Rotary Room, Main Library
Martha Kelly
Presenter: Fairfield resident Marcie
F. Slepian received her PhD from Yale
University in the History of Art in 1987.
She has been a lecturer at Fairfield
University, Wesleyan University’s Masters
in Liberal Studies Program, SUNY
Purchase, and the Chautauqua Institution
in Chautauqua, NY. While at Yale, she
did research in primary materials on
paintings from the Societe Anonyme, the
first collection of abstract art in America.
Thursday, October 20, 7:00 pm
Memorial Room, Main Library
Incorporating Art
into Your Home
Books and Banter
Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 pm
Periodicals Room, Main Library
Presenters: Liz Tardif has served as
a Curator for the Bruce S. Kershner
gallery for over five years. Ms. Tardif is
also an Art Advisor and the founder of
Cherry Street Art, a unique resource
for art buyers and collectors, presenting
original art created by local, national and
international artists and offering a menu
of services to help collectors and buyers
navigate the world of galleries and shows
to find art they love. In addition to her
work as a Curator and Art Advisor, Liz
has been a life-long visual artist herself
working primarily with acrylic and oil
mediums. Her work is sold privately and
is occasionally exhibited in area shows.
Connie Cooper studied interior design
at Michigan State University and earned
a bachelor of fine arts in textile design
at Rhode Island School of Design. Her
unusual combinations of color, texture
and pattern grew out of her earlier
career designing wallpaper, textiles, floor
coverings and other home-furnishing
products. She lived in Asia for seven years
with her family, traveling and collecting
Asian arts and antiques. This experience
helped to nurture her approach. Connie
Cooper Designs, located in Westport,
CT, is a full-service interior design firm
specializing in residential design.
Lilac Girls
Kelsey Miller
Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting
and Got a Life
Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Book Clubs and Discussions
September 22: Hanging Mary:
A Novel (Higginbotham)
October 20: The Turner House (Flournoy)
November 17: America’s First
Daughter: A Novel (Dray)
December 15: Our Souls at Night (Haruf)
Thursdays, 1:00 pm
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Leader: Laurie Weiner has been a
member of the circulation staff at
the Fairfield Woods Branch Library
for 19 years. This is her ninth year
leading Books and Banter, bringing her
characteristic high energy, candor and
creative approach to the discussion.
She is a graduate of Drexel University.
Fairfield Woods Book Club
September 28: Circling the Sun (McLain)
October 26: Rent Collector:
A Novel (Wright)
November 30: West of Sunset (O’Nan)
Wednesdays, 2:00 pm
Leader: Claudia Silk, Fairfield librarian
and a life-long reader, is especially
interested in contemporary literary fiction,
the classics, and the occasional mystery.
She has been running the Fairfield
Woods Book Club for over eight years
and always welcomes new members!
FALL 2016 PROGRAMS :: 3
International Authors Book Club
Discuss wonderful books written
by international authors. Ask for
books at the Circulation Desk.
September 14: The Pearl That
Broke Its Shell (Hashimi)
October 12: The Last Brother (Appanah)
November 9: TBA
December 14: TBA
Second Wednesday of
each month, 7:00 pm
Jennings Room, Main Library
Leader: Susan Peterson, Circulation Staff
Purls of Wisdom Book Club
Enjoy great books and knit, too!
Bring a lunch if you like.
September 15: Days of Awe (Fox)
October 20: Orphan #8 (Alkemade)
November 17: Stepdog (Galland)
December 15: Luckiest Girl Alive (Knoll)
Third Thursday of each month,
noon–1:00 pm
Leader: Nancy Coriaty,
Deputy Town Librarian
Librarians on Loan
Several of our librarians, who are avid
readers and like to talk about books
with others, are available to visit your
book club, school, or other group. Please
give them one month notice. The book
can be your choice or theirs. Please call
203-256-3158 to reserve our librarians.
Talking About Books
20th Century Short Stories
Dr. Mark Schenker presents lecture/
discussions on North American short
stories of the latter half of the 20th
century. Works by three superb
fiction writers—Joyce Carol Oates
(b. 1938), Alice Munro (b. 1931), and
Lorrie Moore (b. 1957)—provide a brief
introduction to the best short fiction.
September 8: Where Are You Going,
Where Have You Been? (Oates)
September 15: A Wilderness
Station (Munro)
September 22: People Like That Are
the Only People Here (Moore)
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Mark Schenker is a Senior
Associate Dean of Yale College and Dean
of Academic Affairs. He has led book
discussions in Connecticut for more
than 25 years, and has given numerous
lectures on writers and their works.
Over 2,300 children
participated in the
summer reading program
and read an impressive
one million minutes.
Congratulations!
Senior Literary Society
Join us for a monthly book discussion
at the Fairfield Senior Center.
September 7: Brooklyn (Toibin)
October 5: American Housewife (Ellis)
November 2: The Nightingale (Hannah)
December 7: A Tree Grows
in Brooklyn (Smith)
First Wednesday of each month, 11:00 am
Bigelow Center for Senior Activities,
100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield
Leaders: Town Librarian, Karen Ronald,
and Deputy Town Librarian,
Nancy Coriaty
Children’s Programs
If Fairfield Public Schools are closed
due to inclement weather, all Children’s
Programs will be cancelled for that day.
Early Childhood
Development Classes
Story Times for children,
ages 0–5 years old
Children’s Program Room, Main
Library unless otherwise noted.
Drop-in Classes
The following classes do not require
registration. However, due to limited
space, tickets will be handed out 30
minutes prior to the start of the program.
Fall Session: September 12–December 9.
There will be no classes the week of
November 21, Thanksgiving week.
Book Babies
Songs, music, books, and social
play for babies, ages 0–18 months,
and their parent or caregiver.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am
September 13–December 7
Toddler Time
Songs, nursery rhymes, books, and
activities for children, ages 18–36
months, and their parent or caregiver.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Getting Ready to Read
Stories, songs, finger plays and movement
activities that promote early literacy
(based upon the Every Child Ready to
Read initiative). For children, ages 2–4
years old, and their parent or caregiver.
Fridays, 10:30 am
Sing & Stomp
An active story time for families
with children ages 0–5 years old.
Hop, sing and dance with your child
through stories and rhymes.
Thursdays, 10:00 am
Stories on the Green
Join our librarians as they share a
picture book inside the Children’s
Room, on our very own village green.
For families with children ready to
“move up” and sit through an extended
story with their parent or caregiver.
Saturdays, 9:30 am
September 10, October 1 and
November 12
Registration Only Classes
The following classes require advance
registration online, by telephone,
or in-person. Registration for Fall
Session begins Tuesday, September 6.
Registration is for the entire fall session.
Due to the small class sizes and large
wait lists for registration-only programs,
we ask participants to commit to
weekly attendance. If absent from the
program for two weeks without prior
notification, your valued spot will be
given to a person on the waiting list.
Preschool Stories for 4s & 5s!
Through stories, music, crafts and more,
this weekly class helps to develop both
the motor and social skills necessary for
kindergarten readiness. Children attend
independently, but parent or caregiver
must remain in Children’s Room. Please
register for either Tuesday or Thursday.
Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:00 pm
Junior Animal Advocates
A family program focused on educating
children in grades 3–5 about animal
welfare-related community issues through
crafts and projects. The group meets one
Saturday each month for an hour. This
program is sponsored by PawsGlobe
LLC and Looking Glass Animal Rescue.
Registration is limited to 15 families.
Saturdays, 2:00–3:00 pm
September 24, October 8,
November 12 and December 10
Mini Makers with
The Unquowa School
An exciting new program for 3–5 year
olds and their parent or caregiver.
The Fairfield Public Library and The
Unquowa School have teamed up to
provide a program that incorporates
literature and building. Participants
will experience the Makerspace at
The Unquowa School during the
program. Stay tuned for details. Please
register for each session separately.
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm
October 5: Bees Bugs & Beetles!
Unquowa School,
981 Stratfield Road, Fairfield
November 2: Boats Afloat!
Unquowa School,
December 7: Out of the Box!
Main Library
Parenting
The Practical Parent
Join Susan Reichman O’Brien, LCSW
as she provides three workshops
on topics of interest to parents.
Mondays, 9:30–10:30 am
September 12: Discipline and
Consistent Parenting
September 19: Sleep Problems/
Nutrition/Toilet Training
September 26: Language Skills
Children’s Program Room, Main Library
Fall After School Classes
Classes for Children in Grades K–5
The following after school classes
require advance registration online, by
telephone, or in-person. Registration
for Fall Session begins Tuesday,
September 6. Registration is for all classes
in series, unless otherwise noted.
Artists in Training
This art class for students in kindergarten
through second grade will spark your
child’s interest in art while encouraging
their individual creativity. A new lesson
each week will highlight an inspiring book
about art and teach children to express
their ideas through exposure to various
art techniques, color theory, art history
and simple tips. Participants should be
prepared to get dirty; please bring a
smock. Parent or caregiver must remain
in Children’s Room during program.
Wednesdays, 4:00–4:45 pm
September 14, 21, 28 and October 5
Demystifying the IEP
For parents of elementary or middle
school students interested in developing a
better understanding of an Individualized
Education Plan (IEP). Bonita Lee, a
specialist in teaching children and adults
with developmental disabilities, will help
you to better navigate the process.
Monday, November 7, 9:30–10:30 am
Read to Rover
Lunch Out Loud
This program is for independent
readers in grades K–5 looking to
strengthen their read aloud skills. These
15-minute sessions allow students to
read to certified pet therapy teams.
Please register for one session only.
Parent or caregiver must remain in
Children’s Room during program.
Fridays, 3:30–4:30 pm
September 16, 23, 30 and
October 7, 14, 21
Books & Bites
Join our book club! Once a month
we will meet to discuss a book and
share a pizza. Register for each session
separately. Members will be provided
with a copy of the book to borrow, after
they register. For children in grades
3–5. Participants must complete book
prior to meeting date. New members
are always welcome. Parent or caregiver
must remain in Library during program.
Mondays, 6:00–7:00 pm
September 26: The Categorical Universe
of Candice Phee by Barry Jonsberg;
Registration begins September 6
October 17: The Screaming
Staircase by Jonathan Stroud;
Registration begins September 27
November 14: The Terrible Two by Mac
Barnett; Registration begins October 18
December 12: Fish in a Tree by
Linda Mullaly Hunt; Registration
begins November 15
Master Makers
Explore different STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Mathematics) concepts through creating
and exploring. For children in grades 3–5.
Registration required and is for all four
classes. Parent or caregiver must remain
in Children’s Room during program.
Tuesdays, 4:00–4:45 pm
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8
Join Ms. Stefanie for this family story
time, as she shares the first chapter of a
book. Families of children in grades 1–3
are encouraged to read the remainder
of the chapter book with their children
at home. A different book will be
shared each month. Bring your lunch!
LEGO Jr. Maker Series
This series brings literature and
building together. Each four-week
session targets a different age group.
Registration is required and dates are
noted below. All sessions meet in the
Children’s Program Room, Main Library.
Story & Build
This four-week course will tie a story
theme into a free LEGO build. Each
week the librarian will share a book and
then encourage children to build and
share their LEGO creation based upon a
certain focus. For children in grades K–1.
Registration required and is for all four
classes. Registration begins September 6.
Thursdays, 4:15–5:00 pm
September 15, 22, 29 and October 6
StoryKids
This four-week course will teach
children how to develop a story using
their LEGO constructions. Using LEGO
StoryStarter kits students will build
scenes and create their own comic
book-style story. For children in grades
2–3. Registration is for all four classes.
Registration begins October 4.
October 13, 20, 27 and November 3
Lights, Camera, Action!
This four-week course will complete
the LEGO story cycle. Participants
will build, write and film a short story
of their own creation. For children in
grades 4–5. Registration is for all four
classes. Registration begins November 1.
Last Saturday of the month, noon
Drop-in Classes
The following classes do not
require advance registration.
Make & Take Mondays
Drop in on the 2nd and 4th Monday of
every month to tinker, make & take, take &
make, or craft! Try your hand at different
projects every session. For children in
grades K and up. While supplies last.
September 12 & 26, October 24,
November 14 & 28 and December 12
Children’s Room, Main Library
Minecraft Meetup @ Main Library
Do you love Minecraft? Want to meet
others who love it just as much? Join
us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each
month when we use the Fairfield County
Minecraft server to create a safe and
controlled environment for Minecraft
enthusiasts. Recommended for children
in grades 3 and up. Because Library
equipment is limited, we strongly
encourage participants to bring their
own laptop. Participants must have a
Minecraft account, a Fairfield Public
Library card, and a parent’s permission
to play. Parent or caregiver must
remain in Library during program.
September 19, October 3 & 17,
November 7 & 21 and December 5
November 10, 17 and December 1, 8
Fun Flix for Kids
Hip Hop Kids
Monday, October 3, 2:30 pm
Wednesday, October 12, 2:30 pm
Tuesday, December 27, 2:30 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2:00 pm
No school, or half day? Join us at the Main
Library for a great movie! We provide the
popcorn and the big screen. Titles to be
announced, and may be rated G or PG.
Parent/caregiver must attend with child.
Drop-in program, but space is limited.
Children’s Special Events
Preschool and Child Care Fair
Looking for a Fairfield-based preschool
or child care for your child? This open
house offers parents an opportunity
to meet and explore state-licensed
providers and their programs.
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 pm
Instrument Petting Zoo with the
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
A family program for children in grades
K–5. Participants have the opportunity to
not only see and hear the instruments,
but also to touch and play them. Please
register each family member attending for
one session only. Registration is limited.
Saturday, October 1,
10:30, 11:00 or 11:40 am
Star Wars Reads Day
This is our fifth annual Star Wars
Reads Day Event. Join the excitement
surrounding the release of Rogue One:
A Star Wars Story on December 16, 2016!
Make your lightsaber, play with BB-8, join
the Jedi Academy, learn about the music
of Star Wars, build an Ewok village and
more! Look for more information as the
event approaches. Drop-in program.
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Main Library
Double Up Dance Studio is back! Join
Paul and Brian Herman as they welcome
all types of movers and dancers ages
5 and up. Come learn some new
techniques while having fun. Beginners
welcome. Registration is limited to 25.
Halloween on the Green
Join us as we participate in Fairfield’s
town-wide Halloween celebration.
Grimm’s fairytale forest is the setting
for our two story times. Costumes are
encouraged for both children and adults!
For children and their parent or caregiver.
Sunday, October 30,
10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Jacky Durrell Meeting Hall,
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Elephant and Piggie Party
Hour of Code
Write your first computer program!
Everyone (ages 6–106) is invited to
participate in this fun national initiative
to promote computer education. Bring
your own laptop or tablet, or use one
of the Library’s (quantity limited), to
follow a self-paced tutorial that uses a
simple, videogame-like interface with
familiar characters from Minecraft,
Star Wars and Angry Birds. Staff will
be on hand to answer questions.
Coding is fun, and anyone can do it!
Saturday, December 3, 10:00–11:00 am
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Warm up for New Year’s Eve! We’ll sing,
dance, make resolutions and party as
we get ready for 2017! For families with
children in grades K–5. Drop-in program.
Friday, December 30, 11:00 am
Fairfield Woods Branch
Library Children’s Programs
Celebrate one of our most beloved
series for independent readers, Elephant
and Piggie by Mo Willems! Program will
include, story time, games and prizes!
For children ages 4–8 with their parent
or caregiver. Registration is limited.
If Fairfield Public Schools are closed
due to inclement weather, all Children’s
Programs will be cancelled for that day.
Early Childhood
Development Classes
International Games Day
Stop by the Library for all manner of
games—board, strategy, card, video, minis
and party! Learn a new game, teach a
favorite, catch some Pokemon…come
alone or with family and friends! We are
an official participant of International
Games Day so people will be participating
world–wide. Look for more information as
the event approaches. Drop-in program.
Saturday, November 19,
11:00 am–3:00 pm
Story Times for children,
ages 0–5 years old.
Drop-in Classes
The following story times do not require
registration. However, due to limited
space, tickets will be handed out 30
minutes prior to the start of the program.
Fall Session: September 12–December 9.
There will be no classes the week of
November 21, Thanksgiving week.
Baby Rhyme Time
A lapsit program for babies (prewalkers) ages 0–18 months and their
parent or caregiver. Enjoy songs,
music, books, and social play.
Tuesdays, 9:30 am
Walking Rhymers
Songs, nursery rhymes, books,
and activities for children ages
12–24 months, with their parent or
caregiver. Child must be walking.
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, activities and crafts
for children ages 3–5. Children
attend independently, but parent
or caregiver must remain in the
Library during the program.
Thursdays, 10:00 am
Whoo’s Twos
Join Whoo the (stuffed) Owl and
Miss Judy for some jumping, jiggling,
rhyming, singing, stories and felt
board fun! For children ages 24–36
months with parent or caregiver.
Fridays, 10:00 am
Stay and Play
Stop in after a scheduled drop-in story
time for babies or toddlers and then
stay, play, meet and socialize with other
parents/caregivers and children.
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 am–noon
Children’s Room,
PJ Story Time
Miss Barbara will take you off to
dreamland with bedtime stories,
songs and finger plays for families
with children ages 2–6. Don’t forget
your PJs and teddy bear!
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
and November 29
Children’s Room,
At first I was just bringing the twins to story
time more for me to get out of the house and
see other adults, but after just a couple of
months of attending I am happily surprised at
how engaged the babies are. I really believe it
has increased their attention to books and they
recognize the music and the routine of the class.
Fall After School Classes
Classes and Programs for
Children in Grades K–5
Drop-in Classes
LEGO® Architects’ Club
Do you love designing with LEGO bricks?
Are you inspired by tall buildings, fancy
cars, or animals? Put your imagination to
work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon.
For children in grades K–5. Drop-in
program. Parent or caregiver must remain
in the Library during the program.
Small Meeting Room,
The following after school classes
require advance registration online, by
telephone, or in-person. Registration
for the Fall Session begins Tuesday,
September 6 at 9:00 am.
Artists in Training
An art class for kindergarten through
second grade students that will
spark your child’s interest in art while
encouraging their individual creativity.
A new lesson each week will highlight
an inspiring book about art and teach
children to express their ideas through
exposure to various art techniques,
color theory, art history and simple
tips. Participants should be prepared
to get dirty, please bring a smock.
Good Reads, Good Eats!
Savor a food-based story and create
a healthy, tasty treat! Children will
learn basic food prep skills with an
emphasis on fresh and nutritious. For
children in grades K-2. Parents are
responsible for checking ingredients
lists for possible food allergies.
Session I: September 13, 20, 27
and October 4
Session II: October 11, 18, 25
and November 1
Small Meeting Room,
Code Studio
Learn the basics of computer science
through fun beginner classes that blend
online, self-guided and self-paced “drag
and drop” game tutorials with “unplugged”
classroom activities that don’t require a
computer. A librarian will facilitate the
sessions using curriculum developed by
Code.org. Basic keyboard and mouse
skills are required. Space is limited to 6
girls and 6 boys in Grades 3–5. Register on
or after September 6 for either session
by calling Judy Sparzo at 203-255-7327.
No online registration for this program.
Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28
and October 5, 4:00–4:45 pm
Small Meeting Room,
September 12, 19 and 26
Small Meeting Room,
Craft Studio
Explore your creative side in this after
school craft club for children in grades
3–5. Register for each class separately.
October 19: No-Carve
Pumpkin Decorating
November 2: Mini Masterpiece
November 16: Seasonal Centerpiece
November 30: Winter Wonder-pins
Small Meeting Room,
Special Events
Fun Flix for Kids
No school? Join us for a great movie!
We provide the popcorn and the
big screen. Titles to be announced,
and may be rated G or PG. Parent
or caregiver must attend with child.
Drop-in program, but space is limited.
Monday, October 3, 3:00 pm:
Jungle Book (2016)
Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 pm:
Movie TBA
Tuesday, November 8, 3:00 pm:
Movie TBA
Tuesday, December 27, 3:00 pm:
Movie TBA
Platt Walsh Room,
Build a Gingerbread House
Bring the family to celebrate the
holidays by making a candy-covered
gingerbread house. For children of
all ages with parent or caregiver.
Platt Walsh Room,
Community Collaboration
Instrument Petting Zoo with the
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
A family program for children in grades
K–5. Participants have the opportunity to
not only see and hear the instruments,
but also to touch and play them. Please
register each family member attending for
one session only. Registration is limited.
Fairfield Magazine and Fairfield Public
Library host events for National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Pet Photo Contest
Saturday, October 1,
10:30, 11:00 or 11:40 am
Enter for a chance to have your pet’s
photo published in Fairfield Magazine
and displayed at the Fairfield Public
Library. Send an original photograph
of your pet showing his or her true
personality. Include your name, your
pet’s name, and a contact email and/or
phone number. Submit entries to pets@
morrismediagroup.com by September 15.
Mini Makers with The
Unquowa School
Pet Shelter Shower
An exciting new program for 3–5 year
olds and their parent or caregiver.
The Fairfield Public Library and The
Unquowa School have teamed up to
provide a program that incorporates
literature and building. Participants
will experience the Makerspace at
The Unquowa School during the
program. Stay tuned for details. Please
register for each session separately.
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm
October 5: Bees, Bugs & Beetles!
Unquowa School,
November 2: Boats Afloat!
Unquowa School,
December 7: Out of the Box!
Main Library
The Fairfield Animal Shelter has
provided a list of items that would
benefit the shelter animals. See our
flyer for suggestions and drop off your
donations at the Main Library, attention:
Jane Siefert by November 4. Let’s
shower these animals with love while
we enjoy a little piano music, admire the
photo entries and enjoy some treats.
Friday, November 4, 3:30–5:30 pm
Periodical Room, Main Library
Join in Fairfield
Community Events
Fairfield Restaurant Week:
October 16–22
Halloween on the Green:
Sunday, October 30
Small Business Saturday and
Santa’s Arrival on the Green:
Saturday, November 26
Annual Holiday Shop & Stroll:
Thursday, December 8
Create and Craft @ Woods
CRAFTSpiration
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Whether you are an advanced knitter
or just learning, this is a great group to
join. Crocheters welcome, too. Individual
projects, community projects, and
friendships are knit together each week.
This camp was invaluable to my daughter…
[she] takes sewing as part of her Unified Arts Middle
School curriculum, and this class gave her more
confidence with all aspects of sewing.
Sewing Studio
Thursdays, 10:00 am–noon
Sew Easy Group,
American Sewing Guild
Join the sewing craze and learn all
aspects of sewing. Bring a lunch, work
on personal sewing projects and learn
new sewing techniques. American
Sewing Guild is a national organization.
Third Saturday of each month,
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Craft Salon
Free DIY (Do It Yourself) sessions.
Ignite your creative spark while you
create new projects with friends. Join
us as we rediscover the pleasures and
process of crafting. Ages 18 and up.
October 1: Wine Cork Pumpkin and
Altered Book Pumpkin Centerpiece
Make one or two fall centerpieces using
wine corks or altered book pages.
November 5: Beaded Napkin Rings
Ellen and Rebecca join forces to help you
create napkin rings with beads and wire.
December 3: Learn Decopatch!
Alexandra is coming from our
local Poster’s Arts and Crafts to
show us how to do Decopatch, a
modern twist on decoupage.
January 7: Coloring and Dot-to-Dot
Join Nancy and Jane for a meditative
coloring experience. Coloring continues
to be a fast-growing, relaxation hobby
for adults and Dot-to-Dot puzzles
exercise the brain. Recover from the
holidays, enjoy a lavender-scented
room and color your way to calm.
Participate in the handmade revolution.
Whatever your skill, we hope to
inspire you to be creative. Sewing is
more than a needle pulling thread.
It boosts brainpower, confidence,
dexterity and coordination.
Sew Studio 101
Have you wanted to try your hand at
sewing, but are a little intimidated? These
sessions are relaxed and very flexible.
Learn how to sew, mend, operate a sewing
machine, read a pattern, embroider—you
name it. Bring a project that you want
to work on or try one of our sample
projects. We are happy to introduce you
to the thrill of saying “I made it myself!”
(No class on November 23)
Platt Walsh Room,
Leader: Jane Siefert, Library
Administrative Assistant, has been sewing
since early childhood. Her passion and
love of sewing is apparent to anyone
who participates in her classes.
First Saturday of the month,
10:00 am–noon
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenters: Nancy Coriaty, Ellen
Harvey and Jane Siefert
SPECIAL PROGRAM:
Quilt in a Day
Have you wanted to learn quilting? What
better way to learn than one condensed
day of instruction. This special class
requires you to know how to sew. Once
you sign up you will be sent a list of
supplies that you will need to purchase
and bring to the program. Bring a lunch;
you’ll be quilting through the lunch hour.
Saturday, September 10,
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Sew Crafty Saturdays
Join us for a fun afternoon of sewing
and chatting. All levels of sewing skills
are welcome. (You must know how to
thread and work a sewing machine and
follow a simple pattern). Ages 18 and up.
October 1: Wine Glass Coaster
Autumn is here, these wine glass
coasters are perfect for kicking
off the holiday festivities.
November 5: Placemat Inserts
These mats will serve all your dining room
needs. You’ll be able to insert a holiday
print, your family crest, or a birthday wish.
Interchangeable and “sew” versatile.
December 3: Hanger Covers
Beautiful closets, who doesn’t love them?
Join us as we sew together fabric covers
that will make you smile every time you
walk into your closet or give them as
the perfect gift to someone special.
January 7 (Snow date January 14):
T-shirt Quilt Demonstration
Special guest Eleanor Burke will talk
about the ins and outs of making a
T-shirt quilt. She will demonstrate the
techniques so that you feel confident
in tackling this project at home.
First Saturday of the month,
1:00–3:00 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Sew Trendy Teens
The sewing trend continues to grow
and teens love to learn how to make
personalized things for themselves.
This three week, After School session,
will build on sewing skills while making
new projects each week. Some
knowledge of sewing and sewing
machines is needed. Grades 6-12.
October 6, 13 and 27
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Sue Szudora
Emoji Pillow
Everyone loves emojis and what better
way to embrace them, than in a pillow.
You will learn how to install a zipper on a
sewing machine. Grades 6-12. Knowledge
of sewing and sewing machines is
needed. Optional: to complete your
project, bring a 16” round pillow form.
Saturday, October 8, 2:00–4:00 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Colleen Bell
Sewing Tweens
Do you love color, design, and making
things? Join us for three great sewing
sessions and learn the ins and outs
of sewing. Patterns and material
supplied. Some knowledge of sewing
and machines necessary. Grades 4–5.
November 15, 22 and 29
Small Meeting Room,
Community Learning @ Woods
Walking at Woods
Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited
to meet at the Library to go on a 30-45
minute walk around the neighborhood.
The American Heart Association confirms
that regularly walking briskly for 30
minutes has unlimited health benefits.
They claim if you walk with others it
can keep you motivated, improve your
accountability and help you meet new
people with similar goals. Come walk and
talk with us about your past, present,
and future reads! Meet us at the Flag
Pole to begin! Drop-in program.
Fridays, September 9–October 28,
9:30 am
The Art of Daycations
A daycation is a micro adventure to get
away from it all without the need to spend
the night. Travel specialist Nina Lesiga will
share how to research the possibilities
and how to design exceptional days
away. Her passion is finding “vacation
happiness” on day trips equal to or
greater than what she experiences on
longer trips. Whether heading out solo
or with family and friends, approaching
a daycation as a traveler can help you
identify terrific options that uniquely
suit you. In this fast-paced world it’s
essential to refuel and to rebalance
personal perspective for well-being. A
daycation is a great way to achieve that!
Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Nina Lesiga retired after 30
years in the corporate world and created
a “dream job” for her second career. As a
Travel Coach, she encourages travel for
learning and to feed one’s happiness.
Presenters: Nancy Coriaty
and Jane Siefert
Film Screening of
His Neighbor Phil
His Neighbor Phil is the story of Harvey,
a man whose wife Mary has early onset
Alzheimer’s disease. The film shows the
effects of the disease on his wife, the
entire family and their community. While
the film deals honestly with the realities
of the disease, it also focuses attention on
the tireless work of caregivers. Starring
nationally-known actors Stephanie
Zimbalist, Daniel Roebuck, Oscar nominee
Sally Kellerman and Nashville recording
star Ashlee Hewitt. Not rated. 89 minutes.
Monday, September 26, 6:30 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Introduction will be by Mr.
Jay Kiley, owner of SYNERGY Homecare
of Fairfield. SYNERGY Homecare is
a co-producer of the film along with
My Town Pictures. Carolyn DeRocco,
Vice President of Programs and
Education at the Alzheimer’s Association
Connecticut Chapter, will also be there
to answer questions after the film.
Is It Time to Revise Your
Estate Plan?
This seminar, presented by attorney
Denise Mortati, will explain the basic
documents needed for an estate plan,
and why they should be revised or
reviewed. She will discuss the Last Will
and Testament, including important
considerations in choosing an Executor,
providing for your family and making
sure your wishes are followed. Power of
Attorney will be reviewed, including a
new law effective October 1, 2016 which
will dictate changes for both grantor
and agent. Lastly, she will discuss the
Advanced Health Care directive, formerly
known as a Living Will, and how this
document has changed over the years
and its importance in medical matters.
Saturday, October 8, 11:00 am
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Denise Mortati is a
licensed attorney with a practice in
Fairfield and New Haven counties.
She specializes in estate planning,
probate matters and elder law issues.
Fairfield Woods
“How-To” Festival
Have you ever wanted to try yoga? Have
you heard about the new exercise craze
“pound”? Are you wondering about the
process of adopting an animal from a
shelter? What about preparing a home
emergency kit? Would you like to make
your own fairy? Want to get started on
knitting? How about learning a couple
self-defense moves? The List goes on!
Join us for the Fairfield Woods “HowTo” Festival and learn all of these things
and more! All of these fun introductory
classes are only 15–30 minutes long.
Sessions will be located throughout
the Library, inside and out (weather
permitting). There will be something
for everyone, so bring your family
and friends. Keep a look out for the
schedule of events closer to the date!
Financial Literacy
One-on-One Financial Coaching
Working one-on-one with a personal
coach will empower you to gain the
financial knowledge and skills you need to
achieve your short and long term financial
goals. Individual coaching will also help
you manage the way you feel and think
about your finances. Using the support
of the personal financial coach, you can
create a budget, set financial goals, review
your credit report and more. Sign up for
a 30-minute session on line through our
website up to one week in advance or call
the Information Desk at 203-256-3160.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month,
10:00 am–noon
Study Room D, Main Library
Presenter: Liz Krebs, Financial Education,
LifeBridge Community Services
Medicare Enrollment: What
You Need to Know
Thousands of people sign up for Medicare
each year. Learn how to avoid enrollment
mistakes that can be costly! This
presentation will provide information for
both existing Medicare beneficiaries and
for those new to Medicare this coming
year. Nancy Lombard of the Southwestern
Connecticut Agency on Aging will review
key elements of Medicare, including:
eligibility, enrollment periods, Medicare
options A,B,C, and D, and more.
Presenter: Nancy Lombard is a Long
Term Options Specialist for SWCAA
(Southwestern CT Agency on Aging),
and a CHOICES counselor, helping
people to understand Medicare
and other healthcare options.
Historical Explorations:
Stepping Back in Time
An Introduction to
Ancient Egyptian History
This program will provide a basic
introduction to the fascinating culture
and history of ancient Egypt starting
from the Old Kingdom and the Pyramid
builders through King Tut and the
18th Dynasty (the New Kingdom).
The relationship of religion with art
and archaeology will be examined.
Sunday, October 23, 2:00 pm
Presenter: Mostafa Hassan is a lecturer
on the ancient and contemporary history
of Egypt and the Middle East. He has
more than twenty years of experience in
cultural and responsible tourism, leading
trips to the ancient and historical sites
throughout Egypt. Hassan is currently
the director and founder of Educational
& Cultural Travel, a company offering
educational travel services in the U.S.
He recently earned an MA degree
in “Global Development and Peace”
from the University of Bridgeport
and holds degrees in Egyptology and
history from the University of Helwan
and Cairo University in Egypt.
The Cold War
This four-part lecture series will trace
the Cold War from the point of view
of both the United States and the
Soviet Union. The American strategy
was “Containment” whereby the U.S.
would face down the Soviet challenge
whenever it posed a threat. The Soviet
Union’s rise to power from a backward
peasant economy to the world’s second
leading industrial power threatened the
United States. The jockeying for position
of primacy between Washington and
Moscow became a high stakes game.
November 3: Kennan and Containment
November 10: The Bear Grows Claws
November 17: Détente and Arms Control
December 8: Quagmire
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Mark Albertson is the
historical research editor at Army Aviation
magazine in Monroe, CT. He is an author
and a professor of history at Norwalk
Community College for Lifetime Learners.
American Brides: Two Women
and the Churchill Family
The Churchill family had and would
continue to play a part in the history of
Great Britain. Join us as we explore the
lives of two American women who not
only married into the family, but would
also make a little history of their own.
November 15: Jennie, Lady
Randolph Churchill
November 22: Consuelo,
Duchess of Marlborough
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Mona Garcia has a PhD in
history and has taught European history
at the college level. She has presented
conference papers in the United
States and Great Britain and has been
published in her field of English history.
LGBTQ History Month
Join us as we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/
Questioning History Month in October with a week of curated events to
enrich and broaden your knowledge of the LGBTQ experience.
“It Better Be Worth the Trip”: The History of LGBTQ
Representation in Young Adult Literature
Trace the evolution of LGBTQ representation in youth
literature in this fast-paced and fun conversation.
Presenter: Nicole Scherer is the Teen Services Librarian for the Fairfield Public
Library. She has been a passionate ally and advocate of the LGBTQ community,
particularly its youngest members, since she was a teenager. Nicole is a co-chair of
the town’s One Book One Town committee, a former member of the High School
Nutmeg Award Nominating Committee, has presented regionally on Young Adult
(YA) literature and maintains the library’s RightBook YA Literature review blog.
Mind, Body and Soul: Improving the Care of
Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals
Meet Dr. A.C. Demidont from Circle Care Center in Norwalk who specializes in
transgender health. Dr. Demidont will define “transgender” and associated terminology
and describe common barriers to quality medical, mental health and spiritual care
for TGNC individuals. She will discuss the issues surrounding diagnoses for TGNC
persons, access to hormones and surgery, describe risks and benefits of hormones and
surgery for gender affirmation, and explore working with families of TGNC individuals.
Presenter: Dr. A.C. Demidont brings with her a work history specializing in infectious
diseases, HIV medicine and transgender medicine for adults and adolescents.
Dr. Demidont works with transgender and non-gender conforming individuals ages
13 and above by providing gender affirming hormone therapy, help with affirmation
of gender on legal/travel documents and referrals to gender affirming surgeons.
LGBTQ Film and Television: A Brief History
What makes a film or television series gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender? The
creator? The characters? The plot? Using Vito Russo’s seminal work, The Celluloid Closet
as a jumping off point, we will explore the depiction of LGBTQ characters and stories
in film and television over the past 100 years. What themes stand out? Which films
are must-sees from each decade? And where does television fit into the discussion?
Presenter: Philip Bahr is a Reference Librarian at the Fairfield Public Library.
He manages the film collection for the Library, publishes the Library’s film
and television blog, and is the resident Cut the Cord guy. You can find
his opinionated views online at his personal blog, Reel Charlie, where he
reviews all things film and television with a focus on LGBTQ content.
Over 200 people have reported they
have found jobs after attending our Job Series.
Jobs & Career
One-on-One Career Counseling/
Coaching for Success
The Main Library hosts 20-minute, oneon-one career counseling sessions with a
career coach. Bring your resume and your
questions. Same-day signup is available at
the Information Desk or call 203-256-3160.
First come, first served, space is limited.
Every Thursday, 10:45 am–2:00 pm
First Monday, 10:00 am–1:30 pm
(September 12, October 3, November 7,
December 5, and January 9)
Counselor: Ann Wright has corporate
HR experience with an extensive
range of industries and has served
as Assistant Director of Career
Development for the Yale School of
Management MBA program. She has
provided one-on-one counseling for
hundreds of clients at the Fairfield Public
Library and in her private practice.
Job Search Boot Camp
This tactical program targets a
different set of job search skills and
strategies each week. Pick up tips
on interviewing, networking and
resumes; something new each time.
For the following programs, doors
open 30 minutes early for informal
networking. All events take place at the
Main Library. We thank the professionals
who give generously of their time and
expertise to make this series possible.
Boost Your Network and
Crush Every Interview!
Networking and Interviewing
Master Class
Have you ever wished you could find
a way to meet with a hiring manager,
wanted to ace your interview, or sought to
stand out from other talented candidates
for a dream job? Andrew Malkin has
worked for and interviewed with startups, medium-sized businesses and
Fortune 500 companies. These include
RR Donnelley, Google, Amazon, LinkedIn,
Boston Consulting Group, IBM, Twitter,
McKinsey and others. In this class, he
will help you discover how to foster
and grow your network using the “Dead
Mouse” concept, ace an interview using
the SOAR method and differentiate
yourself from other talented candidates
by creating a Personal Marketing plan.
He will also touch on thank you notes,
types of interviews and questions to ask
the hiring manager for the first time job
hunter or the mid-career executive.
Every Thursday, 9:15–10:30 am
Facilitator: Ann Wright
Presenter: Andrew Malkin is a Strategic
Account Executive at Salesforce
Marketing Cloud, focusing on leading
consumer and retail brands. He spent
over 15 years in trade and book magazine
publishing in sales and marketing roles
before pivoting to digital media, content
marketing and enterprise software.
He holds a BA from The University of
Vermont and an MBA in Marketing and
Strategy from Kellogg/Northwestern.
Join our Group on LinkedIn
The Library sponsors an online group
on www.LinkedIn.com where we post
updates on Library events for job seekers,
job search tips, and information from
area companies looking to fill positions.
Join LinkedIn and search “Groups” for
the “Fairfield Public Library Networking
Group and Job Search Boot Camp.”
ABCs of an Effective
Job Search
ABCs will cover how to use the
Internet to search for job openings,
how to deal with employment agencies,
benefits/downsides of temporary
work, resume writing skills and how to
make your resume stand out. Interview
skills include how to prepare, how
to act on an interview, how to dress,
and how and when to follow-up.
Presenter: Maryann Donovan is
the president and owner of Impact
Personnel, which she founded in 1989.
The company places permanent,
temporary and contract staff in
human resources, sales, marketing
and administrative positions. Maryann
is a graduate of Fairfield University
where she has been an Alumni Board
director. She belongs to the prestigious
Women Presidents Organization.
Job Search Mythstakes:
What Really Works
This program offers an updated statistical
breakdown of where jobs actually
come from, with extended exploration
of the three most productive areas:
networking, former colleagues and
volunteering. Additional emphasis on
underutilized avenues, e.g. professional
associations, alumni groups, alumni
placement departments—with explanation
and examples. Handouts include a
job seekers scoresheet, pie chart
representing sources of filled positions,
and a document with a list of activities
supporting pie chart statistics.
Presenter: Ann Wright has a background
in corporate HR in the private sector,
experience in academia (Yale School
of Management as Director of Career
Development) and 25 years coaching
all level of clients. Ms. Wright has been
affiliated with Fairfield Public Library
since 2011 as a career coach and
facilitator of Job Search Boot Camp.
Critiquing LinkedIn Profiles
Have all your questions answered and
get your professional profile critiqued by
a LinkedIn expert. A career counselor
will provide a one-on-one 30-minute
personalized critique based on your
goals. Learn how you can enhance your
Professional Headline, Summary, Skills,
and Experience to grab the attention
of employers and more! This has been
one of our most popular programs
so we’re doing it twice this year!
Friday, November 18, 10:00 am
Friday, December 9, 10:00 am
Presenter: A career counselor from
the Connecticut Department of Labor
Resumes that Rock! Beat the
Competition With Your Resume
Resumes that Rock focuses on three
areas: removing missteps, adding great
content and infusing your document with
style. The key to attracting recruiters
and hiring managers is to convey value
immediately. This means removing
hindrances, focusing on achievements
and skills, and delivering your document
in an attention-getting package. Key
takeaways from this program will be:
what you need to leave off your resume,
and why; techniques for developing a
professional brand; and using the CAR
approach to unearth your achievements.
Music
Friday Afternoon Cool Jazz Piano
Relax in the beautiful Periodical
Room and enjoy informal piano
performances by Mark Edinberg.
3:30–5:00 pm
Fridays, September 16, October 14,
November 4, December 2
Periodical Room, Main Library
Schumannia! Soundwaves
Fall Concert with the
Lions Gate Trio
The fabulous Lions Gate Trio, the
Library’s chamber music trio-inresidence, return to perform works of
Robert Schumann. The Trio will discuss
Schumann’s uniquely irresistible and
idiosyncratic music: alternately lyrical,
fantastical, robust and tender. He is a
true Romantic soul. The program includes
the beloved F Major Trio No. 2 and the
four fantastic character pieces from the
Fantasy Pieces, Op. 88 for piano trio.
Saturday, September 24, 3:00 pm
Presenters: The internationally
acclaimed Lions Gate Trio features
Darrett Adkins on cello, Katie Lansdale
on violin and Florence Millet on piano.
Star Wars Reads Day Event
The Music of Star Wars:
A Celebration of John
Williams’ Film Scores
Join us for an in-depth listen to the
music of Star Wars with music scholar
Aaron Krerowicz! Often called a
“space opera”, one aspect of the Star
Wars films that helped make them
such a pop culture phenomenon was
composer John Williams’ ultra-romantic
orchestral score. This 60-minute
multimedia presentation will showcase
the music of all seven movies, citing
historical precedents and comparing
musical influences with the twofold
purpose of illustrating how the music
developed and enlightening listening to
further the enjoyment of the music.
Presenter: We welcome back Aaron
Krerowicz, a full-time professional Beatles
music scholar. He won a research grant
through the University of Hartford in 2011
to study the band and has presented
his findings through more than 250 Fab
Four presentations throughout the US
and England. Aaron has authored three
Beatles books, and in January 2016
released an album of original music.
Monday, December 12, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Annette Richmond, principal
of career-intelligence.com Resume
Writing & Career Services, is a Certified
Resume Writer, Certified LinkedIn
Profile Writer, and former recruiter.
Her career advice has been featured
in notable media outlets including
Monster, Vault, Business Insider, Forbes,
The Chicago Tribune, The Huffington
Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Most
recently, her work was selected for
Resumes For Dummies (August 2015).
Music Inspired by
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare inspired more music than
any other writer, even though much of
it was composed nearly two hundred
years after his death. Shakespeare’s
plays continued to be performed in
England following his death in 1616, but
his work remained unknown on the
European continent until the advent of
Romanticism, during the first quarter of
the nineteenth century. Jeffrey Engel
will detail the eclipse and the rebirth of
Shakespeare’s reputation and present
one of the best works based on “Romeo
and Juliet,” the superb ballet by Serge
Prokofiev. Musical excerpts from the
ballet, as well as scenes from a legendary
performance by Rudolf Nureyev and
Dame Margot Fonteyn, will be included.
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 pm
Presenter: Jeffrey Engel lived in Paris for
fourteen years where he studied cello,
art history (at the Sorbonne) and earned
diplomas in French language. As a cellist,
he played with numerous orchestras
in France including the Paris Opera,
performed in chamber ensembles and
taught in municipal conservatories. He
has been giving lectures devoted to music
history in colleges, libraries, retirement
communities and other venues for fifteen
years. His entertaining and informative
programs are infused with amusing
anecdotes and musical illustrations. Engel
teaches at Northwestern Connecticut
Community College in Winsted.
Last year over
550,000 visitors
enjoyed the Library.
That is equivalent to
every resident visiting
the Library 9 times.
Beatles Favorites and a Preview
of Original Love Songs from
Sheri Miller’s New EP
Singer-songwriter Sheri Miller returns
to the Library to sing a few Beatles
tunes and give a preview concert of
original songs from her latest record.
She has been in Los Angeles recording
and will share her new music and some
of her studio experiences with us.
Saturday, November 5, 3:00 pm
Presenter: Sheri Miller is included on
the “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists” list.
Sheri has been writing and composing
songs since she was a child. She has
co-written songs with Grammy award
winning artists including J.D. Souther
(The Eagles) and Al Anderson (NRBQ).
Opera for Non-Opera Aficionados
Enjoy a mix of well-known operatic arias,
art songs and musical theater selections.
Sunday, November 20, 2:00 pm
Presenters: T. Catherine Dierkes,
soprano, is an active church cantor
and recitalist in the New York and
Connecticut area. She studied classical
vocal performance at the Conservatory of
Music at Brooklyn College. She attended
the International Institute of Arts (IIVA)
in Chiari, Italy, studying the roles of
Mozart’s “Countess” from Le nozze di
Figaro and Puccini’s “Liu” from Turandot.
Eric Trudel, a native of Quebec, Canada,
graduated with top honors from the
Quebec Conservatory of Music. He
has worked as a pianist, coach and/
or conductor with many organizations
including the Banff Center Festival
for the Arts. In the opera field, he has
recently conducted productions of
Carmen, Dialogue des Carmelites, Street
Scene, Suor Angelica, Les Mamelles
de Tieresias and Peter Grimes.
Sheri Miller
Small Business & Entrepreneurs
These programs are presented through a
joint partnership with the Library and the
Greater Bridgeport Chapter of SCORE.
One-on-One Small
Business Counseling
The Greater Bridgeport Chapter of
SCORE®, Counselors to America’s Small
Business, continues to partner with
the Library to offer free, one-on-one
counseling for current and prospective
entrepreneurs. SCORE mentors offer
business guidance in many areas,
including: finance and accounting,
operations, strategy and planning,
sales, marketing and public relations,
technology and IT services. Appointments
are required and must be made in
advance by Thursday at 10:00 am before
the Monday session. Call 203-256-3160
or visit www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Mondays, 9:15 and 10:30 am
by appointment
November 28 and December 19,
Doors open 30 minutes in advance of
the following programs for informal
networking. We thank the professionals
who give generously of their time and
expertise to make this series possible.
Grow Your Inbox: Quick, Easy
Ideas to Expand Your Reach
How’s your email list? Is it growing
steadily or a bit stagnant? When was
the last time you actually contacted
them? This seminar will help you
identify how to gather contacts of
people interested in your organization
wherever they have found you. Helpful
technology tips and tactics for keeping
your contacts organized and segmented
for more effective targeted marketing
will be discussed. Learn how to gather
email contacts, establish an organized
contact segmentation process, grow
your email lists with social media and
in person, and keep your subscribers
interested and engaged after they sign
up. Learn some great strategies, expand
your reach and achieve your goals!
Presenter: Cheryl Henchar is the
president and founder of Cheryl’s
Creative Services located in Stamford,
CT. She helps small business owners
and nonprofit organizations with email
marketing and online campaigns.
Before You Start a Business
or Consulting Practice: What
You Need to Know
Find out what you need to know and
plan for before you launch a business
venture. How will you define your
audience and market to your audience?
Walk away with actionable tools, tips
and resources you can implement
immediately. Bring your questions. Our
talks offer dynamic Q&A sessions.
Thursday, October 13, noon
Presenter: Kristen Tierney heads
The Tierney Development Group,
helping small businesses and nonprofits create sustainable funding.
Not only do I get to learn something new, but
the classes create a sense of community, which
isn’t always available in our suburban lives.
It’s always a warm and welcoming environment.
Fairfield’s two libraries are a significant and
integral part of our community.
How to Develop and Execute
a Meaningful and Fruitful
Social Media Strategy
In this workshop you will learn how to
determine your goal, find your target
market, develop tactics, choose your
platforms, and plan your content.
Presenter: Cynthia Cavoto is the founder
and social media strategist of Firebrand
Social Media, bringing online solutions to
businesses. Based in her hometown of
Stratford, CT, she and her team ignite the
online fire for small business owners and
entrepreneurs. Cynthia is currently the
Chairman of SCORE Greater Bridgeport,
a non-profit organization that empowers
local businesses within the community.
She is also an ambassador with the
Bridgeport Regional Business Council.
Non-Profit Sustainability!
(The Biggie!)
The buzzword in the non-profit world
is sustainability. Some think it’s a trap
funders use to disqualify funding. In
fact, it’s the best thing to happen to
the nonprofit world! By understanding
both sides of the paradigm, non-profits
and funders have the opportunity to
better serve their communities, their
individual mission and create a stable
sustainable funding foundation.
Wednesday, November 2, noon
Presenter: Kristen Tierney heads
The Tierney Development Group,
helping small businesses and nonprofits create sustainable funding.
Branding: A Three-Part Series
Session 1: What’s in a Brand
and Why Is It Important?
Session 2: Creating a Sustainable
Brand—How the Best Do It
and Why a Logo/Name Alone
Doesn’t Create a Brand
Session 3: Branding Through Visual
Images—What it Says About Who
You Are and What You Do
This will be a working session with
participants presenting their logos,
ideas and positioning statements.
Monday, November 28, 7:00 pm
All sessions meet in the
Presenters: Dina Maison is a growth
strategy specialist, a certified management
consultant, and vice chairman responsible
for business education and a certified
mentor for SCORE. She has started and
run multiple businesses and non-profits
and has successfully taken them from
incubation to operation to viable going
concerns. Daniel de Percin enjoyed
a successful four decade career in
marketing, sales and sales management
in the broadcasting and streaming media
industries in New York City, San Francisco
and Los Angeles. He worked for iconic
media companies like Group W, RKO
General, Lightningcast and Viacom.
Cyber Security and
Defense Measures
Program details to follow.
Presenter: Jim Hisey
Special Events
Board Game Night for
Teens and Adults
For ages 13–113. Looking for some new
board game buddies? Curious to try
out different games? Stop by and play
games like Settlers of Catan, Pandemic,
Dominion, Smash Up, and more. Bring
a friend, and feel free to bring your
own game to teach. Space is limited.
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
November 9 and December 14,
Creating Yourself in Retirement:
The Emotional Aspect
For Retirees and Soon-To-Be-Retirees.
This presentation by three retirement
experts showcases various options for
enhancing quality of life in retirement.
Retirement is a time of enormous change
that promises emotional rewards but
also has the potential for emotional
dangers (boredom, depression,
addiction). Learn what to expect in
transitioning to retirement and how to
successfully navigate this life change.
Medicare Enrollment:
What You Need to Know
Thousands of people sign up for Medicare
each year. Learn how to avoid enrollment
mistakes that can be costly! This
presentation will provide information for
both existing Medicare beneficiaries and
for those new to Medicare this coming
year. Nancy Lombard of the Southwestern
Connecticut Agency on Aging will review
key elements of Medicare, including:
eligibility, enrollment periods, Medicare
options A,B,C, and D, and more.
Presenter: Nancy Lombard is a Long
Term Options Specialist for SWCAA
(Southwestern CT Agency on Aging),
and a CHOICES counselor, helping
people to understand Medicare
and other healthcare options.
Jennifer Butler Fall Fashion Show
Presenters: Michael Amoroso, BBA, MBA
has been a retiree for 20 years. Ingrid
Gillespie, BS, MS is the executive director
of Communities4Action, a regional action
council. She has worked for over 30 years
in human services. Stephanie Paulmeno,
MS, RN, NHA, CPH, CDP, CCM is
the CEO of Global Health Systems
Consultants, a public health consulting
firm. A trained gerontologist, she brings a
wealth of knowledge about the physical,
psychological and social aspects of aging.
The First Ladies Coalition
In this one-woman play, created and
performed by actress Ginger Grace,
Colleen McCracken invites the audience
into her tiny New York City apartment
which also serves as her sewing shop.
A struggling immigrant and ex-convict,
Colleen builds a unique and humorous
relationship with four First Ladies:
Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady
Bird Johnson and Mary Todd Lincoln.
Presenter: Actress Ginger Grace has
played Emily Dickinson in The Belle of
Amherst by William Luce throughout the
country since 2002, as well as in her own
interactive performance piece, Inside
Emily Dickinson, which she performed
at the Fairfield Public Library last spring.
She has taken The First Ladies Coalition
to the David M. Player Center for the
Arts in Arizona and the Abingdon Theatre
in New York City. Ms. Grace has also
toured nationally opposite Rich Little
in The Presidents playing all of his First
Ladies from Jackie Kennedy to Hillary
Clinton. She has worked extensively in
New York and in regional theater and has
appeared in several independent films.
Fairfield’s own fashion designer, Jennifer
Butler, will unveil her fall collection while
benefiting the Library. Join us for a night
of fashion, food and fun. Advance tickets
are $50 for adults and $30 for students;
$60 at the door. Checks should be made
payable to Jennifer Butler and may be
dropped off at the Circulation Desk at the
Main Library. You may contact Jennifer at
203-256-5768 or jen@jenniferbutler.com.
Net proceeds are donated to the Library.
Sunday, September 25, 4:00–6:00 pm
Art/Place Gallery
70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT
Happy Marriage
Join us for a fabulous and fun evening as
we explore Happy Marriage: Your 10-Step
Solution to Happily Ever After. This is an
interactive PowerPoint presentation that
has delighted and educated audiences
on how to elicit the best from themselves
and the best from their marriages. Attend
as a couple or come solo to discover
proven strategies and techniques to
strengthen your union. Whether you are
just getting married or have been married
for a long time…there is something
for everyone in this presentation.
Presenter: Tracy Fox is a speaker,
an author and a New York University
certified life coach. For over 10 years,
she has consulted with clients as a
Personal Life Coach and Marriage
Coach. She uses a signature step-by-step
action plan to solve clients’ problems
and teaches tools and techniques to
use daily for a more empowered life.
Chosen Moments: Learning the
Basics of Photo Organizing
Learn tips and tricks to turn print and
digital photos (whether vintage prints or
on the cloud) from a cluttered mess into
an organized system that makes finding
and sharing photos easy. Attendees
will walk away with the know-how and
inspiration to tackle and streamline their
image collections, ready to make beautiful
slideshows and printed albums to enjoy
and share with friends and family. Topics
covered will include curation (what to
keep and what to discard), digitizing
your photos and making albums.
Presenter: Isabelle Dervaux has 30
years of experience as an illustrator and
educator. She has worked for Vogue,
The New Yorker, Barneys, and clients
from Paris to Tokyo. She taught at the
California College of the Arts in San
Francisco and at Parsons, the New
School for Design in New York. She is
passionate about photo organization and
is a member of APPO and NAPO-NY.
NEW! MakeIt@FPL for
Parent and Child
Join the Maker Movement. Come
and participate in an introduction to
making. Get some hands-on training on
using the Arduino Micro Controller.
Saturdays, October 29 and November 5
10:00 am–noon
Harold B. Harris Computer Lab,
Main Library
Presenter: Fairfielder and parent Billy
Shaw is one of the founders of the
non-profit Fairfield County Makers
Guild. As the parent of a 14-year-old
Maker about to enter Fairfield Ludlowe
High School, he has written and taught
numerous “maker” classes suited to
teens and preteens. He has worked in
IT for 23 years as a systems engineer
and is a United States Navy veteran.
NEW! MakeIt@FPL
for Veterans
Turn tinkering into invention. Learn about
tools to start prototyping an idea.
Saturdays, November 12 and 19
10:00 am–noon
Presenter: Billy Shaw
Every Book Tells a Story:
Complimentary Book Appraisal
with Ray Rickman
Are you holding onto a rare first edition?
Do you have a priceless signed copy? Find
out when book expert Ray Rickman visits
the Library. Rickman will talk about what
makes a book valuable and what types
of books have the highest retail value. In
an “Antiques Roadshow” type of format,
he will offer complimentary estimates of
up to three of your books. Register early
as there is limited space for this event.
Sunday, November 13, 2:00 pm
Presenter: A rare book dealer in
Providence, Rhode Island, Ray Rickman is
also the former host of the Rhode Island
Public Television show “Bestsellers.” He is
a former State Representative in Rhode
Island and served as Deputy Secretary
of State there from 2000 to 2002.
It is an invaluable outlet to
learn new skills and meet
other creative people. I have
learned more than books or
a YouTube video could ever
teach because teachers,
assistants and other class
members can alert you to
possible complications,
highlight options and explain
future options.
Hour of Code
Write your first computer program!
Everyone (ages 6–106) is invited to
participate in this fun national initiative
to promote computer education. Bring
your own laptop or tablet, or use one
of the Library’s (quantity limited), to
follow a self-paced tutorial that uses a
simple, videogame-like interface with
familiar characters from Minecraft,
Star Wars and Angry Birds. Staff will
be on hand to answer questions.
Coding is fun, and anyone can do it!
Saturday, December 3, 10:00–11:00 am
Star Wars Trivia Battle for Adults
In honor of the release of Rogue
One: A Star Wars Story, join us for
this epic, 50-question battle on all
things Star Wars. Bring your internetenabled device (phone or tablet) and
take no prisoners in your quest to be
the Star Wars Trivia Champion!
Thursday, December 15, 8:00–9:00 pm
What’s Cooking?
A series featuring local guest chefs
and foodies who share the back stories
behind their cooking lives, favorite
cooking techniques, recipes and/or
cookbooks. Tastings may be offered.
Spicy Cooking Life of
Shakespeare
The spice trade brought exotic flavors
to England long before Shakespeare’s
time, and spices such as cinnamon,
caraway, cloves and more became
established additions to Elizabethan
cuisine. As the jewels of the gourmet,
the tiniest amount of the right spice can
make all the difference between a bland
dish and a scrumptious one. Learn the
differences between herbs and spices;
how to store spices and shelf life; what
spices work well together and with what
type of dishes; spices by region; and
so much more. This is a hands-on class
where participants will taste samples
to determine the mystery spice, as
well as taste testing various spices.
Sport Hill Farm
Join us when farmer Patti Popp, owner
and creator of a sustainable family farm
in Easton, Connecticut, visits the Library.
Learn how to make the most of seasonal
eating in Connecticut. Fear the winter
squash no more! Sport Hill Farm provides
programs throughout the growing season,
including a 20-week crop share program,
and farm to table events. The farm is also
a wholesaler to restaurants and chefs.
Monday, November 7, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Patti Popp
Rosy Pie Crusts
The holidays are coming and they are
the perfect time to make a rose piecrust
that will truly be “over the top.” In this
hands-on class with Colleen Bell, you
will mix a delicious piecrust and then
shape it into a gorgeous bouquet of
roses that can be brought home to top
off your favorite pie filling for baking.
Please bring your favorite rolling pin to
participate. An apron may also be helpful.
Saturday, November 12, 2:00 pm
Special Services
Homebound Book Deliveries
Did you know the Library offers deliveries
to homebound Fairfield residents? If
you are temporarily (at least 3 months)
or permanently homebound due
to disability, health problems, lack
of transportation, or other reasons,
we’ll deliver books to you. Free.
Museum Passes
Technology Topics
Senior Bus Service
The Fairfield Senior Center Bus
makes a stop at the Main Library
every Wednesday morning. Seniors
need to call the Senior Center a few
days ahead of time (203-256-3168)
and get a pick-up time for a visit to
the Library. It costs one punch on
your Senior Center card (50 cents).
Navigating the Library’s Digital
Content: A Four-Part Series
Let us help you explore our digital
platforms which will open up a world of
access to ebooks, audiobooks, digital
magazines, digital music and media—free
with your Fairfield Public Library card.
We’ve scheduled three noontime and one
evening event right before the holidays.
All sessions will meet in the
hoopla
hoopla has over 500,000 digital
items to check out for free with your
Fairfield Public Library card including
movies, television shows, music,
e-books, comics, and audiobooks.
Wednesday, September 28,
noon–1:00 pm
Freegal
Freegal is a free music download service
that allows you to download and keep up
to five songs a week with your Fairfield
Public Library card. Learn how to stream
music for up to three hours per day.
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends
of the Fairfield Public Library, we have a
large collection of Adult and Children’s
Museum Passes. We have passes
offering free or discounted admission
(for differing numbers of guests) and
sometimes discounts to the museum
shops. Stop by the Information Desk or
check online to see availability and a list
of museums. Fairfield Residents Only.
Wednesday, October 19,
noon–1:00 pm
Zinio
Learn how to download current issues
of over 50 digital magazine titles for
your tablet, phone or computer with
your Fairfield Public Library card.
Wednesday, November 9,
noon–1:00 pm
Audiobooks (OverDrive,
One-Click Digital, and hoopla)
There’s a huge buzz over downloadable
audiobooks. Listen in the car, on the train,
take them on vacation. If you’re a Fairfield
Library card holder, there are three
unique platforms to search for content.
After a brief overview of OverDrive, OneClick Digital and hoopla, we will break into
groups and guide you, hands-on, through
the simple process of downloading digital
items to your device. Please bring your
tablet or smartphone and your Fairfield
Public Library card (number and PIN).
Monday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Presenters: Library staff members will
guide you through these digital platforms.
Hands-on Computer Classes
@ The Main Library
Registration required. Registration opens
one month before each class begins.
Fairfield residents are given preference,
and class size is limited. All computers
are equipped with Microsoft Office 2010.
Classes will be held in the Harold B.
Harris Computer Lab, Main Library.
Introduction to Excel 2010
Work Faster and Smarter with
Microsoft Excel 2010
This fast-paced class is for users
with Excel experience. We will
discuss subtotals, filters, and table
formats. There will be time for
Q&A. Prerequisite: Basic Excel.
Presenter: Jan Byrnes
Advanced Excel 2010
This fast-paced class is for users with
Excel experience. We will focus on
pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas
with time for Q&A. Prerequisite:
Intermediate Excel experience.
Working Faster and Smarter
with Microsoft Word 2010
Using Quick Styles and Themes, learn
how to better manage the appearance
of your document. Learn how to work
with Headers & Footers, the Reference
Ribbon, Tables of Contents and
Bibliographies. Prerequisite: Basic Word.
Saturday, November 19, 9:30 am
Learn how to create spreadsheet
documents and use Excel formulas to
manipulate data. Formatting and editing
basics will be covered. Prerequisite:
basic mouse and keyboarding skills.
Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 pm
Learn how to use and manage Track
Changes effectively; create, edit and
modify tables; and use columns that
define your text without driving you
crazy! Prerequisite: Basic Word.
Presenter: Jan Byrnes works in the
Fairfield Public School system and has
been a popular computer instructor
at the Library for many years.
Track Changes, Managing
Tables and Columns with
Microsoft Word 2010
PowerPoint Beyond
Presentations: Photo
Albums, Calendars,
Certificates and Flyers
Learn how to utilize PowerPoint to create
documents other than presentations.
Participants will learn how to create
photo albums, calendars, certificates and
flyers. Prerequisite: Basic PowerPoint.
Saturday, December 10, 9:30 am
Teens
Unless noted, all Teen Programs are
for patrons in grades 6 and up.
Drop-in Programs
Fandoms United!
Calling all Potterheads, Whovians,
Sherlockians, etc. Come to this popular
weekly gathering of the fans. It’s like a
book club, but for anyone devoted to pop
culture in all its forms. Discussions and
screenings will be led by members and
focus on a different fandom each week,
as determined by the group. And snacks!
Fridays, 3:00–4:30 pm
Service Saturday
Do you need community service hours
for school or church or just because?
Drop in any time on Service Saturday
and get to work helping the librarians
all around the Library. Don’t forget
to bring some music to listen to!
Saturdays, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
October 1, November 5 and December 3
Main Library
Seventy-seven teen volunteers helped to make
our summer reading program such a success.
Thank you!
Getting Ready for College Series
Demystifying the Admissions
Process: Finding Your College
Mary Spiegel returns to lay out the best
practices for getting in to the colleges
that best fit your needs. She will cover
the college search process and an
overview of the steps and strategies to
create a plan for success in the coming
months and years. High school students
and their parents are welcome.
Wednesday, September 7, 7:00–8:30 pm
Presenter: Mary Spiegel is a Certified
Educational Planner with over 20 years
of college admissions experience, both
as a director of admissions and as an
independent educational consultant
Demystifying Test Preparation
Test prep expert Lynn Carnegie returns
for what is sure to be another popular
discussion of the ins and outs of
standardized testing. She will address the
different standardized tests (PSAT, SAT,
and ACT), which have all made important
changes in 2015-2016. High school
students and their parents are welcome.
Monday, September 12, 7:00–8:30 pm
Presenter: Lynn Carnegie is the
co-founder of Carnegie Pollak
Test Prep. She has been preparing
students for excellence oncollege
entrance exams since 1984.
How to Pay for College
Without Bankrupting Yourself…
or Your Children
With the ever-increasing cost of tuition,
can you afford to put your children
through college? While there are
many different ways to finance higher
education, parents often feel like they
need to choose between risking their
retirement or burying their children in
debt. This class will explore efficient
ways to save for college, different types
of funding and grants, and strategies to
find a college that fits your budget.
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00–8:30 pm
Presenter: Fairfielder Sean Flynn is a
financial advisor with Apella Capital.
He has over nine years of experience
in the financial industry. He is a
graduate of Fairfield University.
Why Choose a
Community College?
As the price of college continues to
soar, as more and more students pile
on student loan debt, where can the
students of tomorrow find another
higher education solution that meets
their needs? Community colleges can
provide affordability, easier admissions
process, flexibility, a smaller campus,
easy transitioning, post-degree
options, networking opportunities
and hands-on experience. Explore
the community college option.
Monday, November 14, 7:00–8:30 pm
Presenter: Bernard J. Shea is
Assistant Director of Admissions at
Housatonic Community College. He
has 15+ years of admissions (University
of Bridgeport/Mitchell College) and
student loan industry experience
(Connecticut Student Loan Foundation/
Academic Finance Corporation).
Board Game Night for
Teens and Adults
For ages 13–113. Looking for some new
board game buddies? Curious to try
out different games? Stop by and play
games like Settlers of Catan, Pandemic,
Dominion, Smash Up, and more. Bring
a friend, and feel free to bring your
own game to teach. Space is limited.
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
Star Wars Reads Day
Join Star Wars fans of all ages for a day
filled with games, trivia, crafts, snacks,
prizes and more. Costumes encouraged;
dress up as your favorite Star Wars
character and spend the day at the
Library! May the Force Be With You!
LGBTQ History Week
Join us as we celebrate Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/
Questioning History Month in October
with a week of curated events to
enrich and broaden your knowledge
of the LGBTQ experience. Refer to
page 13 for events, dates and times.
Monday, October 24–Friday, October 28
Main Library
Teen Special Events
Registration Required
Volunteering:
Teen Tech Helpers
For tech-savvy teens in grades 9 and up:
Earn volunteer hours by tech coaching—
you’ll show people how to use their
stuff—from phones to tablets to laptops to
apps and everything in between. All you
need to do is sign up for a shift and bring
a willingness to learn, teach and help!
Register for a two-hour shift
online at mysignup.com (search
for FPL Teen Tech Helper).
Each Tuesday when school is in session,
3:00–7:00 pm, begins October 4, 2016
Teen Room, Main Library
Cryptid-tastic Mystery Night
Make sure you register early (if you
dare) for our most popular and scary
annual event! A scientific mission to
study cryptids—semi-legendary mythical
creatures like Yetis, Wendigos and Lake
Monsters—has gone horribly wrong. Can
your team solve the mystery of what
happened to the crew and save the day
from the creatures lurking in the stacks
after hours? Don’t forget your flashlight.
Teens who have participated in at least
three Mystery Nights are welcome
to volunteer: please email Nicole at
nscherer@fplct.org for more information.
Main Library
Star Wars Trivia Battle for Teens
In honor of the release of Rogue
One: A Star Wars Story, join us for
this epic, 50 question battle on all
things Star Wars. Bring your internetenabled device (phone or tablet) and
take no prisoners in your quest to be
the Star Wars Trivia Champion!
Thursday, December 15, 7:00–8:00 pm
Main Library
Fairfield Woods Branch Teens
downUNDER Teen Center
Looking for something to do After
School? Visit us in the basement of
the Woods Library for daily activities,
homework help, games, computers and a
place to hang out. Plus fun librarians who
can help you with whatever you need.
Drop-in. No registration is required.
Mondays: Mix It Up! Experiment,
tinker, break and create
something new each week.
Tuesdays: Gaming! Time to play—
board games, card games, computer
games and our new XboxOne!
Wednesdays: Crafts! Take a break
to make! Liberate your inner artist
with a new project each week.
Thursdays: Fandom Fanatics! Gather
to talk about and watch whatever is
going on in pop culture right now!
Monday through Thursday, 3:00–4:45 pm
When school is in session
downUNDER Teen Center,
September 2016 downUNDER
Mix-it up Mondays in
the downUNDER
It’s the first month of school so spend
some downtime in the downUNDER
on Wednesdays and join us for a
relaxing easy classic craft. Crafting
materials are provided on first come
basis and are in limited quantities.
Wednesday, September 7:
Duct tape creations
Pot holder looms
Perler beads
Paracord bracelets
Fandom Fanatic Thursdays
Welcome to a new weekly program
about all the Fandoms. September is
Summer Share month—we will watch
and talk about the new things you did,
saw, read and listened to this summer.
Thursdays, September 8, 15, 21 and 29
October 2016 downUNDER
the downUNDER
Join us on Mondays in October and
celebrate Halloween all month long with
our LEGO Big Build of the Harry Potter
Hogwarts Castle and its grounds.
Join us on Mondays in the
downUNDER and get a chance to
experiment with littleBits®, magnetic
modular electronic circuitry.
Mondays, October 17, 24 and 31
Monday, September 12: Learn about
circuits and build simple ones
Monday, September 19: Invent a machine
Monday, September 26: Create
a chain reaction contraption
Every Tuesday we will be setting up the
Xbox for group gaming or use one of our
laptops from our mobile computer lab to
game online with a group of your friends.
Gaming Tuesdays in
the downUNDER
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27
Crafty Classics Wednesdays
Gaming Tuesdays in
the downUNDER
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18 and 25
Creepy Crafts Wednesdays
Join us in making Halloween-themed
creepy crafts and watch a spooky, stopmotion animated movie. Crafting materials
are provided on first come basis and are
in limited quantities, so don’t be late!
Wednesday, October 5: Mummy
Luminaries and The Nightmare
Before Christmas (PG)
Wednesday, October 19: Harry
Potter Wands and Coraline (PG)
It’s Oc-TOON-ber: We’ll watch and
discuss your favorite animated
things, from TV to anime to film.
December 2016 downUNDER
the downUNDER
November 2016 downUNDER
Join us on Mondays in December and
make some holiday decorations. Crafting
materials are provided on first come
basis and are in limited quantities.
the downUNDER
Monday, December 12:
Snow scenes in a jar
Thursdays, October 6 and 13
Join us on Mondays in November and
try your hand at coding with our mobile
laptop computer lab and Code.org
Mini Gingerbread houses
Mondays, November 7, 14 and 21
Gaming Tuesdays in
the downUNDER
Gaming Tuesdays in
the downUNDER
game online with a group of your friends
Tuesdays, November 1, 15, 22 and 29
Tuesdays, December 6 and 13;
Special Holiday Gaming session on
December 20: Compete for prizes with
Holiday Bingo and other holiday games.
Upcycle Crafty Wednesdays
Donate-it Crafty Wednesdays
Wednesdays in November learn to
upcycle common household items.
Wednesday, November 2:
Paper beads
T-shirt bracelets
Water bottle pencil cases
Cereal box organizers and totes
It’s Nostalgia November: We’ll reach
back to watch and discuss the
things you loved as a little kid…
Thursdays, November 3, 10, and 17
In December we will be crafting
for a cause. Donate your time and
make some of these great crafts.
Wednesday, December 7: Flat Teddy
Bears for The Hugs Project—The
Hugs Project raises awareness and
supports troops in the Middle East.
The Flat Teddy Bear project sends
flat bears over to the Middle East for
troops to give to local children.
Wednesday, December 14: Capes for
Kids—The Hero Project is a volunteer
organization dedicated to making
each child’s experience at Peyton
Manning Children’s Hospital a SUPER
one! Their mission is to ensure all
kids that spend the night at Peyton
Manning Children’s hospital leave
a hero...with a CAPE to prove it!
Wednesday, December 21: Snuggle
Blanket Pet Blanket—The Snuggles
Project is dedicated to providing
frightened animals with snuggly blankets
to calm themselves so that shelters can
start the adoption process quicker.
It’s time for Deep Thought December,
and some serious discussion about
the topics and controversies currently
brewing in the world of fandomry.
Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15 and 22
Fairfield Woods Branch
Library Teen Special Events
Sew Trendy Teens
The sewing trend continues to grow
and teens love to learn how to make
personalized things for themselves.
This three-week, After School session,
will build on sewing skills while making
new projects each week. Some
knowledge of sewing and sewing
machines is needed. Grades 6-12
October 6, 13, and 27
Platt Walsh Room,
Emoji Pillow
Everyone loves emojis and what better
way to embrace them than in a pillow.
You will learn how to install a zipper on a
sewing machine. Grades 6-12. Knowledge
of sewing and sewing machines is
needed. Optional: to complete your
project, bring a 16” round pillow form.
Platt Walsh Room,
Wellness Series
Over 44,000
people attended
Library programs
last year. That
represents 72%
of all Fairfield
residents.
downUNDER
Half-Day Happenings
For October school half-days, join us
for some great movies. For those who
register in advance there will be pizza too!
Thursday, October 20:
Ernest Scared Stupid (PG)
Wednesday, October 26:
Goosebumps (PG)
Thursday, October 27:
Paranorman (PG)
12:45–3:00 pm
downUNDER Holiday Movie-thon
Get in the holiday spirit. Relax and join us
the week before school vacation. We will
be showing holiday movies all week long.
Elf (PG)
Tuesday, December 20:
Rise of the Guardians (PG)
Wednesday, December 21:
Fred Clause (PG)
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
This is a simple guided meditation
including easy hand movements
done while sitting in the comfort of
a chair. Benefits include increased
mental strength and focus, improved
immune system and energy level and
improved breathing and heart rate.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
September 15, October 13
and December 1
Presenter: Jesse Rovero has been
practicing Sahaja Yoga for over ten
years. He has studied with teachers
from the lineage of Shri Mataji Nirmala
Devi, the creator of Sahaja Yoga.
Proactive Brain Health
Learn tips and healthy habits for
maintaining a healthy brain, potentially
reducing the risk of cognitive decline,
especially helpful for older adults
at risk for cognitive impairment.
Monday, September 19, 6:30 pm
Presenter: Alicia C. Seaver, Bridges
by Epoch Director of Memory Care,
is certified by the National Institute
on Aging as a Memory Impairment
Specialist, and is also a Certified
Positive Approach to Care Trainer. Her
extensive skill set combined with her
depth of knowledge of both memory
care and forms of dementias allows her
to provide invaluable information to the
community. She has nearly 20 years of
experience in the senior living industry.
Men’s Health at Midlife
and Beyond
A key approach to graceful aging at
midlife is to understand how to take
a proactive approach to health. This
presentation will discuss common
health conditions that men suffer from
and how to seamlessly incorporate
nutrition and exercise to help overcome
these diseases. Topics will include:
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
prostate diseases and sexual dysfunction.
Presenters: Kulveen Virdee, ND is a
naturopathic physician. She earned her
doctorate from Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine and completed
her residency at Southwest Naturopathic
Medical Center. She is professor of
medical immunology and clinical nutrition
at the University of Bridgeport College
of Naturopathic Medicine. In addition, Dr.
Virdee is passionate about teaching her
local community about natural medicine
through her public radio show Seeking
Wellness: Our Bodies Explained. Bill
Fellah has been active as a personal
trainer, fitness director, and strength
coach for eight years. His areas of
expertise include traditional and “outside
the box” strength training, youth athletics,
pain prevention/management, athletic
training/conditioning, and bodybuilding.
Thursday, December 22:
Home Alone (PG)
3:00–4:45 pm
Holistic Memory Care
For individuals living with memory
impairment, nontraditional therapies
can be a beneficial way to aid memory
while reducing agitation. Such
holistic treatments include art, music
and storytelling therapy as well as
aromatherapy, massage and pet therapy.
Learn more about these alternative forms
of therapy and tips on how to introduce
them in the care of your loved one.
Presenter: Alicia C. Seaver
The Medicinal Benefits of Tea
A hot cup of tea on a chilly autumn
day can do more than just comfort
and warm you. Many teas are full of
medicinal properties that can provide
support to help enhance the immune
system, detoxify the body, stimulate
the digestive process, calm the nerves,
and more. Dr. Andrew Cummins and
Dr. Mara Davidson, Naturopathic
Physicians at the Shalva Clinic in
Westport, will present a program about
the benefits various herbal teas offer.
Presenters: Dr. Andrew Cummins
received his Doctor of Naturopathic
Medicine from the National University
of Health Sciences. His areas of
specialty include chronic pain, chronic
fatigue, autoimmune disease and
improved athletic performance.
Dr. Mara Davidson is a dual honors
graduate of the University of Bridgeport
with a Doctor of Naturopathic
Medicine and a Master of Science in
Human Nutrition. As a naturopathic
general practitioner, Dr. Davidson
sees patients of all ages for acute, sick
visits as well as chronic conditions.
Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting
and Got a Life
Join us when Kelsey Miller visits to talk
about her memoir Big Girl, her story
about ineffective dieting and triumph over
an unhealthy cycle. At twenty-nine, Kelsey
Miller had done it all: crash diets, healthy
diets, and nutritionist-prescribed “eating
plans”. She’d been fighting her un-thin
body since early childhood. Finally with
the help of an Intuitive Eating coach and
fitness professionals, she learned how
to eat based on her body’s instincts and
exercise sustainably, without obsessing
over calories burned and thighs gapped.
This is a memoir for anyone who has dealt
with a distorted body image, food issues,
a dysfunctional family, is a late bloomer or
not-yet-bloomed. Books will be available
for purchase and signing at this event.
Presenter: Kelsey Miller began her
career in the film production industry
before transitioning to full-time writing.
She is a Senior Features Writer at the
lifestyle website Refinery29. Soon after
joining the staff of Refinery29, she
created The Anti-Diet Project, one of
the website’s most popular franchises.
She was named one of Huffington
Post’s Body Image Heroes of 2013.
Explore Vitamin D
Overkill or Wonderpill? Vitamin D is much
in the news these days and the medical
world has many views on the benefits
for our health. Dr. Veronica Waks will
explore the facts and fallacies about
Vitamin D and clarify misconceptions.
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Veronica Waks MD, ND
is a licensed naturopathic physician
who practices at the Norma F. Pfriem
Breast Cancer Center in Fairfield.
She has been a popular health topics
speaker at the Library for many years.
Out of the Binge and
Into Your Life
Are you stuck in painful patterns with
food? Are you constantly losing weight,
gaining weight, restricting and bingeing?
Do you feel totally stuck? Join us for
a presentation from Elizabeth Mauro
who will discuss controlling unwanted
food habits which she believes arise
out of unmet needs, not from poor
willpower or lack of self-control. Learn
how even the most dramatic patterns of
disordered eating can be transformed
when you learn to listen to your body
and stay present with yourself. She
goes far beyond classical nutrition by
focusing on the fascinating connections
between brain, body, and behavior,
while working on the key levels of
mind, body, and soul to catalyze lasting
change and personal transformation.
Saturday, December 10, 1:00–3:00 pm
Platt Walsh Room,
Presenter: Liz Mauro has a BS in
Nutrition from UCONN and received
training as a health coach through
the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
(IIN) in New York City. She is certified
through the American Association
of Drugless Practitioners. During her
training at IIN, she studied over 100
dietary theories, practical lifestyle
management techniques and innovative
coaching methods. She has completed
both Reiki I & II certifications, and enjoys
incorporating energy work, and other
healing techniques into her programs.
Natural Sleep Remedies
Lack of sleep will affect your mood,
concentration and sense of wellbeing. Dr. Waks returns to talk about
natural supplements and herbs that
may help improve your sleep. These
natural alternatives may help you to
taper off benzodiazepines and other
sleep aids if you are using them.
Presenter: Dr. Veronica Waks MD, ND
Welcome to the Writers’ Library
Librarians and writers have always shared
a special relationship. We see writers
working away at tables quietly. We find
them wonderful resources. We connect
them with mentors who help them with
the writing process. And we celebrate
their successes with author talks and
book launches.
The Fairfield Public Library has a
variety of services for writers. We
have a beautiful “Writers’ Room”
where writers can gather and discuss
their works and/or write together. To
reserve the room call the Main Library
Reference Desk at 203-256-3160. A
small collection of books on writing is
available for loan from this room, which
was beautifully enhanced thanks to the
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library.
Author Talks
The Library offers Author Talks
throughout the year. These are
wonderful opportunities to connect with
fellow writers and find guidance and
inspiration. See page 3 of this catalog
for a listing of upcoming Author Talks.
Writers’ Groups
The Library hosts four writers’ groups
that meet regularly. Volunteers lead these
popular groups. We keep the size to one
that promotes active participation and
positive support. The number of members
tends to fluctuate. If you are interested
in joining a group please contact Karen
Ronald at kronald@fplct.org. Writers’
Groups take place in the Jennings Room,
Main Library, except where noted.
Second and fourth Tuesday of
each month, noon–2:00 pm
First and third Wednesday of
each month, 10:00 am–noon
Writing Workshops
The Romance of Writing:
A Panel Discussion with
Romance Writers
According to Romance Writers of America
(RWA), romance novels are making a huge
comeback. Join us for a lively discussion
on the writing, the history and the future
of romance novels. There will be a panel
of historical and contemporary romance
authors to discuss their books and the
writing process. The program will be
led by author and visual artist Gail Ingis
and author Claire Gem. Their titles will
be available for purchase and signing.
Thursdays twice a month as follows:
September 8 and 22, October 6 and 20,
November 3 and 17, December 1 and 15,
and January 5, 10:30 am–12:30 pm:
Focus is Memoir and Personal Essay
Second and fourth Saturday of
each month, 1:00–3:30 pm
Each November aspiring novelists take
to the page for National Novel Writing
Month. Many of these same strategies
work for writing memoir. In this two-hour
writing workshop, memoir teacher and
editor Carol Dannhauser reveals how to
write The Story of You using NaNoWriMo
tips, tools and techniques. Learn how
to overcome common stumbling blocks,
how to plot your work, how to address
“the truth,” how to find your voice
and how to keep readers engaged.
The Writers Read
This monthly program provides a
welcoming and supportive environment in
which to read your work. Writers’ Group
leader Alex is the host of this program.
First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
Writers’ Salon
Writers gather for a Writers’ Salon
and share their stories about the
writing process and their works.
Writers’ Group leaders Alex and
Donna start the discussion and
encourage all to participate. Sometimes
we are fortunate to have a visiting
writer lead the conversation.
First Friday of each month,
4:00–6:00 pm
Writer’s Room, Main Library
Write The Story of You Using
NaNoWriMo Strategies
Sunday, October 9, 2:00–4:00 pm
Presenter: Carol Dannhauser is a
journalist, editor and co-founder
of the Fairfield County Writers’
Studio. She is an adjunct professor of
journalism at Quinnipiac University.
So You Want to Write a
Children’s Book
A mini conference for authors and
would-be children’s authors to share
their knowledge and passion for
wonderful stories/writing for the young.
Friday, December 16, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Presenters: to be announced
Author Dick Jorgensen
Be a Friend to the Library
The Friends of the Fairfield Public
Library is a non-profit organization
dedicated to enhancing the partnership
between the Fairfield Public Library
and the community, and advocating
for quality library service for the
people of the Town of Fairfield.
The Friends support the Bruce S.
Kershner Gallery, One Book One Town
events, Soundwaves Concerts, and
programming for adults, children and
teens. The Friends fund the Library’s
circulating museum passes, underwrote
the renovation of the Memorial Room
and financed the replacement of
the curbside book drop at the Main
Library as well as sewing machines
and replacement furniture at the
Fairfield Woods Branch Library.
To become a Friend or to learn more,
visit fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/friends.htm
or contact Danielle Sharp at dsharp@
fplct.org. Members of the Friends will be
present at both Library locations one day
per month to answer questions about
the Friends and sign up new members.
The Friends Annual
Membership Meeting
After a brief business meeting and the
installation of officers, The Friends will
welcome guest speaker Wendy Walker,
author of the new thriller, All Is Not
Forgotten. Books will be available for
purchase and signing. Light refreshments
will be served. Please RSVP to Danielle
Sharp at dsharp@fplct.org or register
online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
National Friends of Libraries
Week—Membership Week
Join us!
Sunday, October 16 to
Saturday, October 22
Friends Book Sales
Books are always available for sale in the
TWICE REaD Room in the lobby of the
Main Library during regular Library hours.
Donations of books, CDs and DVDs in
good condition are always welcome.
“$5 Bag Sale”
September 9 and 10
Holiday Sale
Tuesday, November 29 to
Monday, December 12
Join our 100+ Library Volunteers
We are always looking for individuals
who are interested in helping with our
ongoing book sale, the art committee,
sewing studio, special events, Library
Ambassadors and computer lab
assistance. If you are interested in finding
out more about volunteer opportunities,
please contact our volunteer coordinator,
Linda Gabriele at volunteers@fplct.org.
The Lions Gate Trio
All programs are free and open to the public.
Register online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org, or call 203-256-3160.
Main Library
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Circulation: 203-256-3155
Reference: 203-256-3160
Children’s: 203-256-3161
Hours: M–Th 9–9; F 9–6;
Sat 9–5; Sun 1–5 starting Oct. 2
1147 Fairfield Woods Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
Circulation: 203-255-7307
Reference: 203-255-7308
Children’s: 203-255-7327
Hours: M–Th 9–8; F 9–6;
Sat 9–5; Sun 1–5 starting Oct. 2

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