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Fairfield, Iowa

FPL Book Sale

FPL Book Sale

Location: Fairfield Public Library 
Audience: All ages

It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.

The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.  

If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Sunday: Closed

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.

Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.

Supervisors Description & Duties

County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.

Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:

• Setting the county budget & tax levy.
• Approve bonds and reports.
• Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
• Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).

Terms & Elections

• The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
• Elections are held every 2 years.

Pilates Reformer/Appartus:Advanced

Birdy Brunch

Project Feederwatch begins November 1st. This month’s presentation will be about what the Feederwatch project is and how you can participate.

Our discussion will be followed by a birding walk.

Pilates: Over 65's Reformer/Apparatus

Genealogy Group

Join local volunteer Barbara Rainbow for a monthly group exploration of genealogy and local history. Participants are welcome to bring any materials they would like to share or discuss with the group. In the coming months, particpants can look forward to presentations on learning to navigate ancestry.com, delve into the library's genealogy collection together, and make new friends!

Fairfield Public Library now offers free access to Ancestry.com on-site. Visit our Subscription Databases page to log in:
 
https://www.fairfield.lib.ia.us/online-resources/online-resources

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1.

Pokemon Club

Bring your cards and come ready to trade!  The Pokemon Club meeting is a chance for Pokemon card collectors to come and trade cards, play the game and do Pokemon related activities.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

LEGO Playtime

Join for unstructured LEGO playtime every Monday! 

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1.

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Improvers

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Beginners

FPL Book Sale

FPL Book Sale

Location: Fairfield Public Library 
Audience: All ages

It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.

The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.  

If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Sunday: Closed

Hatha Style Yoga with Narayani Om

Songs and Stories with Sara

Join Childrens Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below.

For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1.

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Improvers

Fairfield Womens Club Annual Election Day Soup & Pie Luncheon

It’s time for the annual Election Day Fundraiser hosted by the Fairfield Women’s Club!

After you cast your vote, join us for a delicious homemade Soup & Pie Luncheon on Tuesday, November 3 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the historic McElhinny House.

Enjoy a comforting lunch featuring:
 Cheesy Potato Soup
 Chili Soup
 Assorted Pies
 Drinks,crackers and cornbread included

Choose the option that works best for you:
 Dine In
 Carry Out
 Delivery Available

Every item is homemade and prepared with care by members of the Fairfield Women’s Club. This annual event is not only delicious — it directly supports the club’s mission and helps preserve and maintain the historic McElhinny House for our community to enjoy.

Make Election Day even better — go vote, then vote again for homemade soup and pie! Bring your friends, coworkers, and family and help support a great local organization while enjoying a warm and tasty lunch

Shut Up & Write

Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. 

All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.

WHAT TO EXPECT

3:30 PM: Quick intros
3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr.
4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. 

This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1.

Free Craft Club

Come create your happy! Free Craft Club is a free, drop-in craft night in the workroom at GG's Signs & Designs. Bring whatever you're working on (knitting, embroidery, crochet, coloring, painting or anything you love) or try one of our shop projects. Meet new friends and get creative. Come alone or bring a friend. No sign-up needed. Kids are welcome with a parent or guardian. Alcohol-free event. We're on the north side of the square, down the alley.

Pilates Reformer/Appartus:Advanced