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Upcoming Events

Jul 08

Free Kids' Movie

Jul 8, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Date & Time: Fridays at 1:00 PM
Location: Fairfield Public Library
Audience: Youth

Every Friday at 1:00 PM, join us for a kids’ movie on the big screen in the meeting room. All selections are rated G or PG. Free popcorn will be provided. We request that children 7 years and younger be accompanied by an adult.

Free Movie Screening Dates and Movie List

June 10th - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) G
June 17th - Dora And The Lost City Of Gold (2019) PG
June 24th - Pokemon: Detective Picachu (2019) PG
July 1st - Ramona and Beezus (2010) G
July 8th - Raya and the last Dragon (2021) PG
July 15th - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) PG
July 22nd - The Princess and the Frog (2009) G
July 29th - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) PG

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This is event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 08

Hobbit Day

Jul 8, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Date & Time: July 8th from 3:00-6:00 PM
Location: Fairfield Public Library
Audience: All Ages

For this all-ages event, children, older youth, and caregivers can enjoy fantasy-inspired arts & crafts, a fantasy costume contest, a Rainbow Magic Fairy party and more! At 3:00 FM, registration will begin for a “Magic: The Gathering” tournament starting at 3:30 PM. Players of all experience levels are welcome! Beginners can learn the game with the help of a teen or adult volunteer.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This event is part of the Reading Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 08

Lego Playtime

Jul 8, 2022, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us in the Youth Services Department for unstructured playtime every Friday. Each week, there will be a special Lego challenge for any chidlren wanting to particpate.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3

Jul 10

WRITE ON WRITERS (7/10/22)

Jul 10, 2022, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Jul 11

New Craft Activity Kit

Jul 11, 2022, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Stop by the Youth Services Department every Monday to pick up a new craft activity kit. Kits will be available through the week as supplies last.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This is event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 11

Baby Storytime

Jul 11, 2022, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more with Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas every Monday morning at 10:15am. This events meets in-person at the library in the storytime corner of the Youth Services Department. Stories and activities will be selected for children age 4 and under with a special consideration for infants but children of all ages are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the general public.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3

Jul 11

Board Game Time

Jul 11, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Date & Time: Mondays from 1-3 PM
Location: Fairfield Public Library

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 12

Waldorf Puppet Play

Jul 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 12 at 10am
Location: Fairfield Public Library
Audience: All ages

Mashenka and the Bear is a delightful Russian folk tale about a little girl, lost in the forest, who stumbles upon the home of a bear. The bear does not let her leave but she creates a way to trick the bear into helping her get home.

This play will be performed by Waldorf educator Patricia Cornelius. The play is free and open to the general public.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Jul 12

Good Night Storytime

Jul 12, 2022, 5:15 PM – 5:55 PM

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas every Tuesday evening at 5:15 PM for Good Night Story Time. Stories will be selected for preschool-age children through children in early literacy. This event is free and open to the general public. The activity’s emphasis is on learning social skills, literacy, art and play. Story Time will take place in the storytime corner of the Youth Services Department. We ask that children's caregivers please remain present during story time.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3

Jul 13

Market Storytime

Jul 13, 2022, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Date & Time: Wednesdays from 4:00-4:45 PM
Location: Central Park Square

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas for stories, songs, and fingerplays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

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Upcoming Events

Jul 08

Free Kids' Movie

Jul 8, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Jul 08

Hobbit Day

Jul 8, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This event is part of the Reading Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 08

Lego Playtime

Jul 8, 2022, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jul 10

WRITE ON WRITERS (7/10/22)

Jul 10, 2022, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Jul 11

New Craft Activity Kit

Jul 11, 2022, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

This is event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

Jul 11

Baby Storytime

Jul 11, 2022, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Jul 11

Board Game Time

Jul 11, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Jul 12

Waldorf Puppet Play

Jul 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 12 at 10am
Location: Fairfield Public Library
Audience: All ages

This play will be performed by Waldorf educator Patricia Cornelius. The play is free and open to the general public.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Jul 12

Good Night Storytime

Jul 12, 2022, 5:15 PM – 5:55 PM

Jul 13

Market Storytime

Jul 13, 2022, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

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Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

What's Next®: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library Fantastic Fiction EarlyWord Nancy Pearl Goodreads BookPage

What's Next^®: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library

Fantastic Fiction

EarlyWord

Nancy Pearl

Goodreads

BookPage