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Fairfield, Iowa

Library Book Sale

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.  

This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.

The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!

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

Grief Support Group

The Jefferson County Grief and Loss support Group is a community group that meets once a month with support from JCHC. A guided grief group for anyone navigating the challenges of grief.

The purpose of this group is to establish ongoing emotional and educational support for individuals within Jefferson County. We aim to foster a compassionate environment that encourages emotional expression, connection and coping skills for those navigating grief.

 Location: JCHC Conference Room C (Use McCreery Cancer Center entrance)
RSVP to Allison Smith at 641-469-4207 or smitha@jchc.org.

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.

Addington Business After Hours

 Chamber After Hours at Addington Place of Fairfield 

Join us for an evening of networking, community connections, and a first look at an exciting new approach to senior living!

Addington Place of Fairfield is introducing its Conscious Senior Living initiative—a first-of-its-kind approach focused on whole-person wellness, meaningful connections, and living with purpose. During this special Chamber After Hours, you'll have the opportunity to tour the community, meet the team, and learn more about what makes this innovative philosophy unique.

While you're there, enjoy:
 A vegetarian food demonstration by Billy Hunter of Fairfield Cares
 A health & wellness presentation by Debbie Derby of Empower Me
 Guided community tours
 Delicious appetizers
 Non-alcoholic beverages, plus an alcoholic beverage option for those who choose
 $5 raffle tickets benefiting the Addington Angels Alzheimer Team

Whether you're a Chamber member, community member, or simply curious to learn more about Addington Place, we invite you to stop by, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.

 Thursday, August 13
 4:00–6:00 PM
 Addington Place of Fairfield
3000 W. Madison Ave., Fairfield

Please RSVP by calling 641-469-5778.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday Night Gravel Rides

Come join us for a weekly group gravel bike ride around Jefferson County. All are welcome.

The Ride Bike Shop in Fairfield, Iowa hosts a weekly group gravel ride, typically held Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from late April through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day, the ride shifts to Sunday afternoons and continues until weather conditions make it impractical, usually wrapping up sometime in November. Each week’s route, start location, and other details are posted on The Ride Bike Shop’s Facebook page.

Routes change from week to week, with short, medium, and long options to choose from. Most riders stick to the short or medium routes. Maps for each week’s routes are posted via Ride With GPS, with the short route generally ranging from 10–18 miles, medium from 15–25 miles, and long 25+ miles.

Free and open to everyone, on any type of bike—hybrid, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes are all welcome. Kids occasionally join too, riding alongside a parent or guardian.

Printmaking Workshop

A second work shop in Printmaking with artist Anna Maistri is being offered by the Fairfield Art Association. No experience is needed and ages 14 and up will experience linocut printmaking. Begins August 13 with 4 weekly sessions on Thursday evenings. All details below.

Sign up with a friend for a fun & creative experience!

Library Book Sale

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.  

This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.

The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!

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

Casual Commander

Wander in and play some FNM Commander! Whether you play every week or have never played before there is always a place for you here!

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Family Bike Ride

Date & Time: The second Friday of the month 5:15 PM
Dates: May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, October 9th
Location: Chautauqua Park
Audience: All Ages

Join FPL volunteer Wayne Ades for a Family Bike Ride the second Friday of each month at Chautauqua Park. Meet at the playground at 5:00 PM the ride will begin at 5:15. All participants should be accompanied by an adult.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

Second Annual Southeast Iowa Bookfair

Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center | 200 N. Main St., Fairfield, IA

The Southeast Iowa Book Fair returns for its second year, expanding to two days and bringing together more than thirty authors to discuss, read from, sign, and sell their books.

New this year: a Children’s Book Corner, where kids can settle in on pillows under a cozy tent-like structure and hear children’s authors read aloud. For adult readers, a dedicated Listen-to-a-Book Stage will offer short author readings with a microphone and seated audience — the perfect way to discover your next great read.

Free and open to the public.

CPDH League

Wander in and get your Weekly CPDH Fix! Pods of 4 registered decks only. Ask at the counter about Joining the CPDH League and getting a chance for a piece of the $1000.00 Prize Pool!

Preview of Jennie Rothenberg Gritz's new book!

Join us for a special preview talk about Jennie Rothenberg Gritz’s forthcoming book, The Inward Trip: The Untold Story of Meditation in the West. Jennie grew up in Fairfield and has been living in Washington, DC, for the past 20 years, working as a senior editor at The Atlantic and Smithsonian magazine. She’ll share what she learned from three years of reporting on meditation in America—for instance, how yoga caught on among 19th-century New England women, and why conservative Japanese Zen became bohemian in San Francisco. She’ll talk about the history, the culture, and the latest scientific research, and the very unique role this community has played in all of it.

Doors open at 7. Come early for a drink and a bite! Go to fairfieldmuse.org to support live events!