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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.  

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

JCHC Parkinson's Support Group

The Jefferson County Parkinson’s Support Group is a Community Group that meets once a month with support from JCHC and the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)- “Strength in Optimism. Hope in Progress.” The group meets the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in JCHC Conference Room C. (Use the McCreery Cancer Center entrance.) The purpose of the group is to learn, engage in discussions with others, share experiences, tips, and ideas about living with Parkinson's disease or being a care partner, provide mutual support, and foster a sense of community. For questions please contact Michelle Boeding-Kreuter at 641-469-4353.

Adult Craft and Connect

Join FPL Librarians Joy Craig and Sara Martindale , community volunteers, and local crafters for a weekly crafting and textiles program! Instructions and materials will be provided for projects selected by staff—but participants are welcome to bring whatever personal project they are currently working on as well!  Happy crafting!

This program is a part of the Level Up at your Library! Summer Reading Challenge and is supported in part by financial Contributions by Everybody’s Whole Food Store, ITC Midwest, LLC., and Avi and Dora Pogel.

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.

Cancer Support Group

Date & Time: The 1st Thursday of the Month | 3-4pm
Location: FPL Conference Room
Audience: Adults

An in-person safe space to talk about the difficulties of cancer. This new monthly meeting is for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer, whether you are a survivor, currently in treatment, a caretaker, or otherwise.

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

Basketball Club - Maharishi School

Swish!  Who’s ready to hit the court?

We are excited to announce the Maharishi School Basketball Club for our Grades 3–8 students! This is a fantastic way to build skills, stay active, and have a blast with friends. The best part? It's completely FREE for Maharishi School students!

The Game Plan:
 When: Thursdays, Jan 22 – March 19
 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
 Where: MIU Rec Center
 Required: P.E. clothes, clean shoes, and a water bottle.

Don't forget to mark your calendars! For more info, reach out to Coach Hall at ohall@maharishischool.org.

Learn to Play: Thursday Night Board Games

Wander in to Wanderer's Haul every Thursday for a night full of strategy, fun, and a little bit of friendly competition! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a first-time player, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore new board games, make new friends, and dive into thrilling adventures. From classic favorites to the latest releases, the fun never ends.

What to Expect:
✨ Play popular board games
✨ Meet fellow board game enthusiasts
✨ Learn to play the weekly highlighted game

Come for the games, stay for the fun!

RSVP: Not required – just bring your love of gaming and a competitive spirit!

Momentum: 4-Week Fitness Class

𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 is a 𝟰-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 designed to help you establish a routine, train with purpose, and build momentum that carries beyond January.

You’ll train twice per week with coaching, structure, and accountability in a supportive small-group setting.

 2 sixty-minute classes per week
 Small group coaching with individualized guidance
 Built-in accountability and support
 A sustainable way to build momentum early in the year

 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 – 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:30–5:30pm or 6:00–7:00pm

 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦
𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯 – 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–7:00am

 Impact Fitness & Sports Performance
 Limited spots available

 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 + 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://go.impactfit.co/momentum

Hamnet - Closed Captions (if available)

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

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.  

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

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. 

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!

Galentine's Shopping Event

Magic: The Gathering 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!

CPDH (Competitive Pauper EDH) is a Magic: The Gathering format that combines the budget-friendly nature of Pauper with the multiplayer dynamics of Commander. In CPDH, players build 100-card singleton decks led by an uncommon creature as the commander, but all other cards must be commons. The format emphasizes efficiency, synergy, and strategic play within tight deck-building restrictions, making it a popular choice for players who enjoy competitive gameplay without high financial cost.

2026 Winter Local Music Showcase

Fairfield First Fridays kicks off the 2026 season with the February event, Winter Local Music Showcase. This event will be held at Fairfield CoLab (101 N. Court St), from 6-9pm.on Friday, February 6th.

Celebrating the talent in Fairfield will be the focus of this event. If you have ever attended any of the local music events in Fairfield, you know there is an amazing amount of talent here. If you have never attended one, this is the night to experience it!

Performances by:

Lore Oliver- 6pm
Noah Mizelle-6:30pm
John & Brian Acoustc Duo-7pm
Vedic City Gun Club-7:30pm
Jim Comey- 8:00pm
Rob Anibal-8:30pm

There will be many shops and galleries open, a few are listed below.

Cindy's Art Supply Store and Henderson's Gallery -53 W. Broadway Ave. open from 1 - 5, and again from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Many of the artists in the Square One Arts collective have changed out their art, so there's lots of new pieces to view. Always a great place to stop in, grab your supplies and see all of the new pieces!

Fairfield Art Association (Inside the Civic Center)- FAIRFIELD ART ASSOCIATION The Fairfield Art Association announces it's annual Membership Exhibit opening on Friday February 6 in the Main Gallery from 6-9 PM . Artists will be displaying two artworks each under the theme "Something Old & Something New". You will view how an artist’s work has changed in media, style and accomplishment over the years. There will be a public vote for your favorite art piece.
 

Fairfield CoLab- 101 N. Court St. (Old Iowa State Bank on the square)- Winter Local Talent Showcase. Performances from 6-9 pm

ICON Gallery- 58 N. Main St. Main Gallery: Rutherford and Teeple Show- Abstraction/Realism, an exhibition featuring the work of Michael Rutherford and Bill Teeple will open February 6 on Fairfield First Fridays night. The small non-representational abstract paintings by Rutherford are juxtaposed to Teeple's small photo-realistic landscapes. Both artist's small paintings draw one in, to experience them intimately. One takes you to a poetic experience of the real world around us in Fairfield; the other takes you deep into the world of color, form, texture and space
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International Small Works Show- 56N. Main St (pop up gallery in Central Park Furnishings)- Exhibit ends February 8th. If you haven’t seen this collection be sure to stop in, if you have already been, visit again! 40+ new pieces have been added since the opening reception.

Willow & Bright-58 S. Main St.- Galentine Shopping Event- February 6th and February 13th. Open for First Fridays Art Walk 4-7pm. Special Deals- Chocolate & Champagne.

Come spend the evening downtown!

Don’t forget Farmers Market is on Saturday! 

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.