Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

Public Health Wellness Support

Date & Time: Every 4th Tuesday from 10-11am 
Location: Library Center Desk 
Audience: Adults 
Cost: Free; no appointment needed

Drop in for a friendly, monthly wellness check with Public Health Nurse Deb Buch. Deb offers free blood pressure screenings and practical guidance on everyday wellness—from healthy habits and stress management to knowing when to follow up with your provider.

What to expect

• Quick blood pressure test
• Brief, personalized wellness tips
• Referrals to community resources as needed

Good to know

• Open to all ages; minors should be accompanied by a guardian.
• This service is informational and not a substitute for medical care.
• If you feel unwell, please consult your healthcare provider or call 911 for emergencies.

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

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.

Carnegie Historical Museum - Board Meeting

Pilates Reformer/Appartus:Advanced

Strange & Spooky Plants

 Get ready for a night full of strange and spooky plants! 

 Come decoupage a pot and take home one of the strange plants! 

 Feel free to dress up and enjoy a night of learning about all things weird, wild, and wonderful in the plant world! 

Cost is $20 per person. Jefferson County 4-H member is $10. Deadline to register is October 20th.

Register at: https://go.iastate.edu/TH2L9C

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

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.

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!

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