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Fairfield, Iowa

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Improvers

Toddler Connect and Play

Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 AM
Location: FPL Meeting Room

Come to the library to connect and play with your toddlers! Free play time with climbing toys, sensory play, and coloring set up in the meeting room.

Pilates: Remedial Reformer/ Appartus Class

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place in the first 30 minutes each week. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Outdoor Market:
May-Oct. Sat. 8am-1pm at Howard Park
Wed. 3pm-6pm on the Square

Our Market at a Glance

First organized in 1975, we have become SE Iowa’s most well known farmer’s market. Customers are always pleased, and vendors can’t wait to bring their goods to such a vibrant community of buyers.

The market is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell approved items, which are produced or manufactured by them in their garden, farm or home. Vendors may sell only those products that are approved items and that are grown or made by them.

We are organized as a 501c3 non-profit and manged by a Market Advisory Board. We have expanded to accept vendors from all surounded counties, plus three more counties.

Friendly  Local Merchants

All of our vendors are friendly and helpful.

Feel free to talk with them when you visit our market.

Join us in this happy event every week.

Become a Merchant

Storytelling Studio

October is a month for storytellers! No matter what you like - creepy, silly, or stories that touch your soul - you can record them in the Storytelling Studio at FPL!

Wednesdays in October

4:00–6:00 PM

FPL Meeting Room

Led by Miss Praema of Pathfinder Micro School

Storytelling Studio is presented in partnership with Pathfinder Micro School. This program is designed for kids ages 8 and up interested in voice acting. Participants can read a book of their choice, their own writing, or talk about a favorite book. Sign up for a slot with friends for even more fun!

FREE to attend

Click the Sign up Genius to reserve your spot

Recording is more fun with friends - sign up as a group!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Potato Chip & Wine Pairing

WHERE CRISPY MEETS CLASSY

Yes, you read that right. Potato chips + wine. And we’re here to prove that this unlikely pairing is actually a VERY good idea!

Join us at Vino Del Mundo for a fun, $5 tasting where we’ll pair different wines with everyone’s favorite crispy, salty snack.

Come discover which wines make your favorite chips even better.

Wednesday, October 28

4–7 PM

$5 per person

Bring your wine-loving (and snack-loving) friends and come see just how delicious crispy meets classy can be.

Love your life, one sip at a time.

Spanish Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

October Stagette

Stagette - Wine Tasting - RSVP required

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Intermediate

Book Treks

Join us for Book Treks—a program that celebrates audiobooks and the outdoors! Participants meet at Chautauqua Park, connect with other audiobook listeners, and enjoy whatever audiobook they like while strolling at the park. Each month FPL will select an audiobook title in the Libby app to make available with no wait time to FPL borrowers. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Department of Park & Recreation.

If you need special assistance due to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551. 

Pilates Reformer/Apparatus: Improvers

FPL Halloween Party

FPL Halloween Party

Date & Time: Thursday, October 29th 4:00- 5:30 PM
Location: FPL Meeting Room
Audience: Youth Ages 0-10

It's an FPL Halloween party!  Children ages 0-10 will enjoy a Halloween Storytime, a craft, and a snack in the FPL meeting room.  Seek out the spooky scavenger hunt in the youth area.  Costumes are welcomed, but not required.  

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. 3.

Community Block Party

4:30-6:30  pm, OB Nelson Park, S Second St. View map

Bring: a warm layer and a lawn chair.

Game Club

Wanderer's Haul game club is kicking off in 2026! Game club will meet twice weekly at the Haul. Stop in for play days as often as you would like. Members can learn new games, share games they love, and help build a schedule of games based on their favorites and new releases coming out in 2026.

Anyone can be a part of the game club! All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Japanese Learning Circle

Language Learning Circles bring together native speakers, advanced students, and beginners for weekly conversational language practice at the Library. Participants meet at the tables in the center of the building between the Book Sale area and Adult Fiction but are free to explore during the session. We encourage learners to try the free Mango Languages learning app—available to all FPL borrowers. Get started here!

Pilates Reformer/Appartus:Intermediate

Halloween Spook Ride

AILEY II: The Next Generation of Dance

AILEY II: The Next Generation of Dance

October 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$32 – $72

Package Tickets on Sale August 18

Individual Tickets on Sale September 1

For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, Francesca Harper sits at the helm in her sixth season as Artistic Director, bringing fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward. 

Call our Box Office at (641) 472-2787 for discounted group rates and youth tickets!