Welcome to e library fairfield cts online catalog library card number no spaces. First selectman mike tetreau and interim town librarian nancy coriaty announced today that beginning monday, august 14, 2017 the fairfield public library the main library and the fairfield woods branch library will reduce hours of operation because of reduced staff and lack of a state budget. The new fairfield area library is a twostory, 44,803 sq. Lawrence public library welcome to lawrence public library. Fairfield library announces one book one town writing. All lane libraries physical locations, drivethrus and book drops are closed until further notice due to the covid19 pandemic. The card will be issued and information will be returned to. This library is a paradise for kids, with weekly storytimes, craft workshops, book clubs and special activities like a lego club and a childrens. Pin your pin is patron until you change it forgot my pin. Search worldcat for books fairfield university doesn t own. Dimennanyselius library to celebrate one book one town with.
In 2017 we celebrate ten years of one book one town in fairfield. 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. An evening with christina baker kline, author of a piece of the world. This collection contains all the works of lucius j. The fairfield public library and its community partners are happy to announce the one book one town obot selection for 2020 running with sherman. The one book one town book is chosen by a of the fairfield. Now get ebooks, audiobooks and popular magazine titles all in one place from rbdigital, made available from the fairfield public library and the state library collection. Fairfield public library closed until further notice.
The fairfield public library along with its community partners pequot library. We have only 150 staff but run one of the worlds top websites. Book a free one on one appointment with a librarian. Fairfield is a charming, thriving town featuring five miles of shoreline on the long island sound. Join us for a wonderful evening with the author of running with sherman, christopher mcdougall. Fairfield one book one town reveals 2020 selection fairfield. History one book one town 2020 fairfield public library. Fairfield public library connecticut, fairfield, connecticut.
While a rescue donkey seems an unlikely hero, shermans story also. This is the signature event with the author of fairfields one book one town 2020 celebration. Thanks to the state library of iowa and the institute of museum and library services, our patrons now have access to the credo online. Town tribune library column march 5, 2020 friends of the library book sale the friends of the library will be collecting books, audiobooks, and dvds this month until march 19 th the sale will take place on saturday, march 21 st, sunday march 22 nd, and monday, march 23 rd from 104pm. This is the signature event with the author of fairfield s one book one town 2020 celebration. The fairfield public library, our communitys gateway to the world of information and discovery, inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning. It was housed in several different buildings for the first 40 years. Staff is helpful, very kidfriendly, and has great collection of books.
Since then, this simple idea has spread across the nation and even the world. One book one town the fairfield public library and its community partners are getting ready to announce the selection of one book one town for 2020. Mark schenker will visit to discuss the 2020 one book one town. Fairfield has more than 61,000 residents but maintains a small town feelingdiverse neighborhoods with their own character and flair, topnotch neighborhoodbased schools, and many active civic associations. The parkside attraction westmount public library is a picturesque redstone building amid the green vastness of westmount park, one of the prettiest play parks in the city. One book one town is made possible through the sponsorship of the friends of the fairfield public library, the junior womens club of fairfield. The one book one town initiative was inspired by a program created by librarian and author nancy pearl of the seattle public librarys washington center for. The donkey with the heart of a hero by christopher mcdougall. Stop by the dimennanyselius library or one of the fairfield public library branches. We aim to inspire our community with an abundance of quality reading material and activities. Fairfield public library is located in fairfield, iowa, united states.
Regard is an online catalogue listing all the resources books, periodicals, dvds, cds, etc. It offers free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leadingedge technology, and a responsive staff in. Brainfuse is based in nyc and for over a decade, has developed and provided virtual learning solutions for schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. The library s computer center is an ideal space for. Events one book one town 2020 fairfield public library. Learn about the exciting sport of pack burro racing, begun in colorado in the 19thcentury as prospectors raced to stake their claims. Hours and directions simon fairfield public library. The one book one town initiative was inspired by a program created by librarian and author nancy pearl of the seattle public library s washington center for the book. Board of education board of education for the fairfield public schools. Whether you need a hand downloading an e book, an introduction to microsoft word, or an indepth demonstration on the library s databases, our librarians are here to help.
The new fairfield library seeks to serve the community as a source of information, education, recreation, and enjoyment by assisting individuals and groups in their daily activities and development and by being a center for business, social, cultural and recreational development. Research guides course guides citation guides databases reserve a room interlibrary loan library account renew books faculty. Annual report of the town officers of the town of douglas. Running with sherman talk at fairfield library, march 3. The fairfield public library and its community partners announced the 12th one book one town obot selection as running with sherman. Sear ch our online catalog maine infornet download library digital maine library internet options for students on low income closed to the public until 4302020 connect with all of us via emailphone 2018 library halloween party. We aim to inform our community with accurate, reliable sources of data free from personal bias or expectation. It offers free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leadingedge technology, and a responsive staff in a welcoming environment. Chris will be on hand to sign copies of his book after his presentation. 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. Even though the library is closed there are still ways to access materials. About fairfield fairfield area library moved to its new location, a 10acre site at the southeast corner of laburnum avenue and watts lane, in october 2019.
Schenker is a senior associate dean of yale college and dean of academic affairs. Hoopla access to e books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies and tv using your library card and pin number from your library account. Fairfield public library connecticut home facebook. Books contributed by simon fairfield public library. The town is largely composed of young families, and has a population of 5,085, as of the 2011 census. Please call the library mf, 10am3pm if you need assistance.
Click a logo to log into a database of your choice. The identification number and the password is shown on your membership card. Fairfield university, 1073 north benson road, fairfield, ct 06824 library. Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic rise in depression and anxiety in teens and young adults. The library replaces an aging facility originally opened in 1976. This year is the twelfth one book one town celebration in fairfield.
Fairfield public library fact sheet community anchor with over 500,000 visitors making it one of the most popular destinations in the area. Fairfield public librarys deputy town librarian jan fisher introduces the 2020 one book one town selection, running with sherman, on. Library hours monday thursday 10am6pm friday saturday 10am 2pm sunday closed major holidays closed p hone 6188424516 fax 6188426708 email. Also included in this collection are pamphlets and inventories created by blackstone river valley national heritage corridor. A library association was founded by a group of local men in 1853, and funded by dues from its members. Currently closed to public for covid19 restrictions. One book one town 2020 fairfield, connecticut reads together. The simon fairfield public library aims to create an inspired, informed, enriched, and empowered literary community in douglas and its neighboring towns. The vacaville public library town square, which opened in january 2005, offers a collection of news, literature, music and film that would have been impossible to imagine in the carnegie library. They will help you understand the origins and symptoms of this mental health epidemic and how you can help your struggling. Adult and teen writers are invited to create a work of writing in any genre, from poetry to prose, fiction to nonfiction, for the one book one town.
Adult and teen writers are invited to create a work of writing in any genre, from poetry to prose, fiction to nonfiction, for the one book one town obot writing contest. Fairfield, ct the writing contest at the fairfield library includes adults, teens. Read them right now on your computer or any mobile device. Writing contest one book one town 2020 fairfield public library. Registration required and will begin on february 1, 2020. The fairfield county district library shall be a continuous learning center which enriches our community by inspiring choices for reading, entertainment, and lifelong learning which are free and accessible to all, with an emphasis on excellence in customer service. Need help getting started with library resources and technology. Fairfield university, 1073 north benson road, fairfield, ct 06824.
One book one town underway in fairfield fairfield, ct patch. Drawing from their experience working with hundreds of students at the counseling center located at fairfield university, julia smith, lcsw and mark celano, phd, will speak about the dramatic increase in depression and anxiety among teens and young adults. Recognizing, respecting, and promoting the dignity and worth of every individual. The ohio digital library is a collection of audiobooks, ebooks, and more that can be downloaded to a variety of devices such as pcs, laptops, ereaders, and mobile devices for a 3 week loan period.
To access your member file or search through the directory of library resources, use the regard catalogue. In response to the outbreak of covid19, the advice of the town of fairfield director of health, and a directive from the office of the first selectwoman, fairfield public library will be closed to the public beginning noon friday, march, 2020 until further notice. For its 10th year celebration, fairfield public librarys one book, one town program selected not one, but two titles for participating patrons. Janine jacques will talk about modern day burro racing and share her experiences. She wondered what would happen if everyone in the city read the same book at the same time. The one book one town book is chosen by a committee of members of the fairfield public library, the pequot library, fairfield university, fairfield university bookstore, and the fairfield public schools. Saturday, april 11 suspended the winner of each category will receive a nice gift. Welcome to the lane libraries, serving hamilton, fairfield, oxford and surrounding communities in butler county, ohio. Search the fairfield university library catalog for ebooks. Its also flanked by a small botanical garden, well worth a look. Nearly 1 in 3 teens will be diagnosed with an anxiety. Fairfield library celebrates 10 years of one book one town. One book one town author event with chris mcdougall fairfield.
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