Learning commons fairfield warde libguides at fairfield schools. Fairfield downtown bookstore steps into march with four. Feb 19, 2021 the fairfield covid19 small business assistance program was established to provide limited, one time direct financial assistance to eligible fairfield small businesses that have no more than five fulltime employees and that have been adversely affected by the public health emergency. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials. Learn more become a friend of fairfield public library today. The book will be unveiled simultaneously at the fairfield woods branch library and the pequot library. The donkey with the heart of a hero by christopher mcdougall. Founded in 19, we have a collection of approximately 22,000 books, 20 periodicals, 4 newspapers and 8 internet accessible computers available. It is also a story of how the power of art and poetry can create strength and community. Bestselling author russell shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. Fairfield public library receives new books, dvds southeast. After a one year hiatus, the fairfield public library and its community partners pequot library, fairfield university and the fairfield university bookstore are pleased to announce two selections for one book one town obot for 2019.
The fairfield public library, located in fairfield, ct, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. Locked from fear of no one understanding the pain, the page poured my emotions on last night. Fairfield public librarys one book one town punching. He has written several books that the library has to share with the community.
Lawrence public library welcome to lawrence public library. One book one town book selections are made each year by a committee comprised of members of the fairfield public library, the pequot library, fairfield university, fairfield university bookstore, and fairfield public schools. This is the story of a tragic event leading to an unjust imprisonment and its impact on the family and. The library provides a variety of opportunities for presenting gifts and volunteering to help maintain and strengthen the library s services. Fairfield public library library express service offers opportunities for quick browsing and checkout at both our libraries. Punching the air a new month of virtual events begins on tuesday, march 2 when the fairfield university downtown bookstore serves as a cosponsor of the fairfield public librarys one book one town author talk, featuring the authors of this years title, punching the air, ibi zoboi and dr. Fairfield public library receives new books, dvds na oct. Jan 14, 20 1 of 5 bob sussman, treasurer of the fairfield public library boards of trustees and owner of fairfield center jewelers, was one of the first thursday to check out the book, wonder, from anne. The town of fairfields one book one town selection for. Join fairfield public library and authors ibi zoboi and yusef salaam for a virtual discussion of this years one book one town selection. The moment you arrive at fairfield university everything feels different. Fairfield public library fairfield, ct address, phone, and. Fairfield public library connecticut posts facebook.
This year they are joined by another community partner, the junior womens. May 29, 2020 the town of fairfield currently has 583 residents who have tested positive for covid19 and a total of 120 of our residents have lost their lives. The town of fairfields one book one town 2021 book is punching the air by awardwinning, bestselling author ibi zoboi and dr. This year is the twelfth one book one town obot celebration in fairfield and we are excited that the 2020 pick is running with sherman. The main main library site also has lots of helpful information and resources about town events, town clubs and organizations, and other community links. To connect with fairfield public library connecticut, log in or create an account. Learn about the exciting sport of pack burro racing, begun in colorado in the 19thcentury as prospectors raced to stake their claims. Fairfield public library connecticut home facebook. We have the recording of our wonderful one book, one town author event. Mar 26, 2021 fairfield public library library express service offers opportunities for quick browsing and checkout at both our libraries. Main library is open monday through saturday from 2. After taking a one year hiatus, the fairfield public library and its community partners.
Through this sponsorship the friends have enabled the library to bring renowned and awardwinning authors who share their experiences of reading, writing and life. One book one town author event with chris mcdougall fairfield. About the library the fort fairfield public library is located at 339 main street and was built in 19 by r. Virtual one book one town author event with ibi zoboi and dr.
Bruce schindler visited us during triple f days as one of the vendors. This year, the town of fairfield one book one town planning committee has chosen running with sherman. In our first episode, we talk about our 2021 one book, one town selection, punching the air by ibi zoboi and yusef salaam. Schenker is a senior associate dean of yale college and dean of academic. New fairfield attractions documentary by matt gilshteyn, a lo. Fairfield public library is updating its strategic plan. Lawrence public library 33 lawrence avenue, fairfield. Copies of the 2021 obot book, punching the air, are available at our library.
Since fairfield public library is in the montana shared catalog system, our. After taking a oneyear hiatus, the fairfield public library and its community partners pequot library, fairfield university and the fairfield. One book one town author event with chris mcdougall. Woods branch building is open 10am 12pm mondayfriday. Dimennanyselius library to celebrate one book one town. Join us for a wonderful evening with the authors of punching the air, ibi zoboi and dr. Mar 26, 2021 each year the fairfield public library one book one town committee which fairfield u is a part of too selects a book for a shared community read and offers a variety of programming. Schenker is a senior associate dean of yale college and dean of academic affairs. One book one town underway in fairfield fairfield, ct patch. The one book one town 2021 book is fairfield university. Fairfield library celebrates 10 years of one book one town. Lawrence public library 33 lawrence avenue, fairfield, me 04937 phone.
Join us for a wonderful evening with the author of running with sherman, christopher mcdougall. Fairfield woods branch library 1147 fairfield woods road fairfield, ct 06825 2032557307. This is the signature event with the author of fairfield s one book one town 2020 celebration. Pequot library, the fairfield public library, and their community partners are happy to announce the one book one town obot selection for. Description this is the signature event of fairfields one book one town 2021 celebration. Virtual one book one town author event with ibi zoboi and. Dec 20, 2018 fairfield, ct fairfield public library will make its one book one town announcement on january 8. From a single volume to a memorial endowment fund, a donation of money or time will provide support to the librar. Punching the air a new month of virtual events begins on tuesday, march 2 when the fairfield university downtown bookstore serves as a cosponsor of the fairfield public library s one book one town author talk, featuring the authors of this years title, punching the air, ibi zoboi and dr. The donkey with the heart of a hero by new york times bestselling author, christopher mcdougall, who also wrote born to run. The town of fairfields one book one town selection for 2021. Fairfield public librarys one book, one town author event wshu. Virtual book club one book one town punching the air.
Fairfield library to make one book one town announcement. The fairfield public library and its community partners announced the 12th one book one town obot selection as running with sherman. Please join us for a lively conversation and wonderful exchange of ideas about this years title choice, which is running with sherman by christopher mcdougall. We will be discussing fairfield s one book one town selection for 2021, punching the air by ibi zoboi and dr. Fairfield public library virtual presentation more info. Town of fairfields one book one town author event, march 2. Fairfield public librarys deputy town librarian jan fisher introduces the 2020 one book one town selection, running with sherman, on.
Public library fort fairfield, maine town of fort fairfield, maine. Chris will be on hand to sign copies of his book after his presentation. With a library card you also have virtual access to many ebooks, audiobooks, comics. The generous sponsorship of the friends of the fairfield public library has made one book one town possible each year. Fairfield announces one book one town 2019 fairfield, ct. One book one town writing contest at the fairfield public. Several of us had the chance to talk with bruce and learn about his books. Dont miss the one book one town author event at fairfield universitys regina a. The fort fairfield public library is located at 339 main street and was built in 19 by r. Jan 11, 2017 fairfield library celebrates 10 years of one book one town fairfield, ct registration begins on wednesday, march 1 at the fairfield public library. The staff at the fairfield public library love to read and our new monthly podcast will showcase what we are reading and what we are looking forward to in the near future. Recognizing, respecting, and promoting the dignity and worth of every individual. This is the story of a tragic event leading to an unjust imprisonment and its impact on the family and community. One of newsweeks most highly anticipated new books of 2021 family secrets emerge as a bestselling author dives into the history of the mob in small town america.
The opening of the fairfield memorial library, forerunner of the public library, was held on december 27, 1876 at the library quarters in the fairfield academy building. A borrower was permitted to take one book at a time during library hours. Dec 17, 2020 the fairfield public library and its community partners are happy to announce the one book one town selection for 2021 punching the air by awardwinning, bestselling author ibi zoboi and dr. One book one town book selections are made each year by a committee comprised of members of the fairfield public library, the pequot. Sadly, 90% of fairfield s covidrelated deaths are from residents in one of fairfield s seven assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Fairfield public library and fairfield woods branch library now open limited hours for inperson quick browsing and checkout. Mar 5 2020 thu rotary room thursday, march 5th, 2020 7. The fairfield woods branch library is open the following hours. The book title is usually revealed in december or january and the author typically gives a talk in march which fairfield residents and campus attend.
Fairfield public librarys one book one town punching the air. One book one town writing and mixed media contest middle school writing winner posted on 04042021 by jlaseman congratulations to our one book one town. Greg gianforte said wednesday he would lift a statewide mask requirement later this week after. Fairfield public libraryfairfield public library just. Fairfield library to make one book one town announcement jan. The fairfield public main library building is open mondaysaturday afternoons 2pm 4pm and tuesday and thursday evenings 5pm 7pm. Please visit the library s website for the latest information.
One book one town 2021 fairfield, connecticut reads together. Our 200acre idyllic campus is situated on connecticuts coastline. Board of education board of education for the fairfield public schools. The fairfield public library and its community partners are happy to announce the one book one town selection for 2021 punching the air by awardwinning, bestselling author ibi zoboi and dr. The maine infonet download library has migrated to a brand new ebook and e audiobook platform called cloudlibrary. Book drops remain open to accept returns 247 at all branch. Fairfield city open libraries is pleased library customers are able to enter our library branches to experience and use our. Locked away i rise with the sun, as i read the stanzas back the. The friends are the signature sponsor of the fairfield public library s one book one town celebration of reading and community. We have a collection of approximately 18,000 books, audio books, vhs dvd movies, as well as, 20 periodicals and 4 newspapers. Helene murtha, town librarian fairfield public library 1080 old post road fairfield, ct 06824 2032563155. Bookhiveyour guide to childrens literature and books.
This is one of the many activities in march building up to the visit of the author of station. Jan 08, 2020 fairfield the popular one book one town program is back, and was kicked off tuesday at the fairfield university bookstore before a record crowd anticipating the big reveal. The fairfield public library and its community partners are happy to announce the one book one town selection for 2021 punching the air. And the book is one book one town 2021 fairfield public library. One book one town is made possible through the sponsorship of the friends of the fairfield public library. Our 200acre idyllic campus is situated on connecticuts coastline, providing for b. About the public libraries town of fairfield, connecticut.
The donkey with the heart of a hero, by christopher. The sport lives on today as seen in the one book one town selection, running with sherman as sherman trains to run the world championship pack burro race. Please join us for a lively conversation and wonderful exchange of ideas about this years title choice, which is punching the air by ibi zoboi and dr. One book one town announcement at fairfield university. Join us for a wonderful evening with the author of running with. Fairfield downtown bookstore steps into march with four new. The one book one town committee at the fairfield public library is sponsoring a writing contest. Fairfield public librarys one book one town punching the. This is the thirteenth year of fairfields one book one town. Thats the idea behind one book one town, a national initiative in which a city or town chooses a book and encourages everyone in that area to read the book, then come together for a celebration of literacy and conversation around the books themes. This is the signature event with the author of fairfields one book one town 2020 celebration. Join us at the fairfield university bookstore when we announce the 2020 choice for one book one town.
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