The Fairfax Community Library hosts programs
for a broad interests and activities, for any who wish to participate.
You don’t need to be a Library patron to attend Library programs!
Program participants are expected to follow the Library’s policies, including our Patron Code of Conduct.
Programs are free and materials are provided unless noted. Pre-registration required–at least 1 week before the program date, please. Call (802) 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to sign up.
Page Contents: Youth Events | Family Events (for Youth & Adults) | Adult Events | Board of Trustees | Closures & Holidays
Youth Events
Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children’s books will be available to check out as well.
Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, at 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. At this time, Lego Club is currently full.
Wednesday, May 13, at 12 pm: Alcohol Ink Blocks
Ages 8+. Please contact the Library to register. Materials provided. Use old transparency sheets and alcohol inks to make colorful bookmarks!
Wednesday, May 20, at 3 pm: Prize Ribbons
Ages 8+. Please contact the Library to register. Materials provided. Create your own prize ribbons!
Wednesday, May 27, at 3 pm: 3D Paper House
Ages 8+. Please contact the Library to register. Materials provided. Make a fold-out paper house that you can decorate any way you’d like!
Family Events (for Youth & Adults)
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, at 3 pm: Sketchbook Club
Led by Sarah Barnes, Sketchbook Club is a fun and relaxed space to draw, try new art media, and build an artistic community! Feel free to bring your own supplies, but materials will be provided. Sketchbook Club is open to all ages and all skill levels.
Adult Events
Saturday, May 9, at 10 am: Welcome Child Social
Come to the Library to celebrate with other parents, and pick out a library book to be dedicated to your child!
Thursday, May 21, at 5 pm: Paint a Pot
Join us for a cozy evening of crafting, food, and reading! We will have flowerpots ready to paint for spring. Materials and refreshments provided. Please contact the Library to register.
Tuesday, May 26, at 3:15 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Botswick. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link, please contact the Library.
Board of Trustees
Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 pm: Trustee Meeting
The Trustees will meet in the Fairfax Community Library.
Closures & Holidays
In inclement weather, the Library closes at the discretion of staff. If BFA-Fairfax closes due to inclement weather, the Library also closes. We will post information about inclement weather-closures on our Facebook page.
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.