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Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: “Into the Light”
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe public is invited to a reception for the latest Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery show, " Into the Light", featuring the paintings of Laura Barr, Jim Fiora and Suzanne Heilmann. The artists will speak about their work at 6:00pm, and light refreshments will be served. "Into the Light" can be viewed from November 8, […]
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Friends of Fairfield Public Library Big Fall Book Sale
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesFriends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale. Thousands of books for all ages, tastes, and genres; most items $1-$5. Daily specials. All proceeds support FPL's programs and services. Hours are: Fri., November 14, 9:00am-4:30pm Sat., November 15, 10:00 am-4:30pm Sun. November 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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Author Talk with Brigitte Dale
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesFairfield Public Library welcomes author, editor and historian Brigitte Dale, who will be discussing her first novel, The Good Daughters. Brigitte grew up in Fairfield and still resides in Connecticut, where she is an editor by day and an author by night (or early morning!) The Good Daughters is a moving and vivid story of […]
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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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