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Soundwaves Concert: Violin & Verse at Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesPlease join Fairfield Public Library for our November Soundwaves concert, Violin & Verse, featuring violinist Katie Lansdale and actor Caroline Kinsolving. This extraordinary performance will combine poetry, dramatic monologue and solo violin music, transporting listeners to many different corners of the world. The acclaimed violinist and renowned actor will collaborate to create an exquisite afternoon […]
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Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: “A Bevy of Beauty”
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe public is invited to attend the opening reception for A Bevy of Beauty at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery, Main Library, from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, March 12. The Gallery's latest show features the paintings of Keith Magner, Nathan Rosler, and Rosa Sclafani; the artists will speak at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. A […]
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The Sober Truth: from Addiction to Recovery
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesFairfield Public Library partners with Fairfield CARES to bring you this community conversation about substance abuse, addiction, and recovery with speaker Hunter Flores. From early experimentation with marijuana to battling opioid addiction, Hunter shares his lived experience, the impact addiction had on his life, and the path he took toward recovery. This program is for […]
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How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesAfter World War II, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born, such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Color Field, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York, seeking new opportunities. In addition, American artists such […]
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My Family’s Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesRenee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents, Helen and Sam, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. The only surviving members of their large, extended families (except for one of Sam's brothers) after the war, they reunited, married, and eventually moved to America. Helen went on […]
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For the Love of the Game: Baseball panel at Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesTown Librarian Scott Jarzombek (a die-hard Mets fan, himself) moderates a discussion of everything baseball with two dedicated fans, former Little League coach Matt McGuire and MLB.com reporter Michael Clair. Matt, whose four sons kept him involved in Fairfield Little League for 15 years as a coach, commissioner, board member and president, is the author […]
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1776 at 250: Celebrating America’s History with Song & Story
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical, first performed in 1969, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the revolutionary spirit […]
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A Taste of History
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin Tastebudsct for a culinary journey to America's founding — a flavorful and fun way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! We will revisit the culinary traditions of early Americans, when […]
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Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in […]
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The Making of ‘The Culper Ring’ with Kirk Manley
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesTo celebrate the special display of The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington at the Fairfield Public Library, join artist Kirk Manley to discover his process of creating artwork […]
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Your Health on a Heating Planet
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesPlease join us for this important talk presented by Internal Medicine physician Dr. Kirsten Ek, MD, FACP. Dr. Ek will provide a physician’s perspective on the urgent issue of our […]
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Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscapes
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesAs the landscape has changed in Connecticut so have the wildlife populations that depend on the land for habitat. This presentation describes the history of Connecticut’s landscapes and the impact of those changes on wildlife populations. Master Wildlife Conservationist, Ginny Apple, from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will include a brief natural […]
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