Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Over 55's

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

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

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!

Rolling Circle TaiChi

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!

Second Annual Perennial Swap

Are you a plant lover who wants to connect with other gardening enthusiasts in our area?

Do you have perennials that need to be divided? Join us for the 2nd annual perennial plant swap where you can expand your garden with new plants and learn how to care for perennials.

How it works:
Bring one or more perennial plants. Some examples include the following:
Flowers: Black Eye Susan, Columbine, Etc.
Bulbs: Tulips, Iris, Etc.
Herbs: Chives, Oregano, Etc.
Strawberries, Rhubarb

Take a moment and divide from your garden and exchange for other perennials that someone else has brought. Or bring seed from this years harvest.

Don’t have perennial plants from your garden to divide, no problem. You can still come learn about the perennials on hand and take one home.

Bring healthy perennials in a nursery pot or a sturdy bag to be exchanged.

Label plants if known by name, size, sun/shade, bloom time, and height. If you are unsure, we can help to label at the swap.
Gardeners will share about the perennials available, so everyone is educated on care.

Bring cardboard boxes, flats, or bags to take your new perennials home in.

Cost is Free!

Register here:
https://go.iastate.edu/I5KUGX

Mat Pilates: Beginners - Improvers

Pilates: Improvers - 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: Foundations

Blood Drive

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.

Blue Rose Ballroom Celebration

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of The Blue Rose Ballroom Coming Up September 10th-12th.

we’ll kick off with three nights of live music, dancing, food & drink.

Thursday and Friday nights, September 10th and 11th, get excited for a New Orleans style party with Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Mike Dillon & Nolatet, and Cha Wa.

On Saturday, September 12th, the party continues with Twang Is Dead & Don(ovan) with Arthur Lee Land & Friends featuring Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth.

**We are starting with a limited event menu. Dine in and full menu comes next. Stay tuned.**

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!

Community Block Party

Pilates: Intermediate - Advanced

Dora's Paint & Sip

Mahjong Open Play

You’ve had lessons! You know how to play! It’s time to come out and put it into practice! Please register for the event! Follow the ticket link to register for the event! Venmo Heidi-Ash-225! code 0799 memo open play + date! If cash  Just reply to the Facebook Invite - coming paying Cash!