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 program, 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, November 4, 11 & 18 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children’s books will be available to check out as well. This event takes place in the library at BFA Fairfax.
Thursdays, October 29, November 5, 12 & 19, 3 pm: Art Club with Elizabeth Cleary
Kids grades 3 – 6 learn to paint with local artist Elizabeth Cleary. Please email Elizabeth@elizabethcleary.com to register or for more information! This is not a library run event, and costs $20 per class.
Fridays, November 6, 13 & 20, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 register! As this event is popular, we kindly ask that parents/guardians sign their children up each month, rather than signing up for the full semester. Registration is first come first served! This event takes place in the library at BFA Fairfax.
Wednesday, November 4, 3 pm: Dragon Puppets
Create your own dragon finger puppets! Materials provided. 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 register! This event takes place in the library at BFA Fairfax.
Wednesday, November 11, noon: Custom Balloons
Design custom balloons! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register! This event takes place in the library at BFA Fairfax.
Wednesday, November 18, 3 pm: Popsicle Stick Tapestries
Make tapestries from popsicle sticks and yarn! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register! This event takes place in the library at BFA Fairfax.
Family Events (for Youth & Adults)
Saturday, November 14, 1-3 pm: STEM in Motion from ECHO
ECHO’s Education Team is bringing interactive STEM exhibits to Fairfax! Their STEM in Motion Traveling Festival features engaging activities for all ages, including a 12 foot tall wind wall, giant blue building blocks, a 30 foot Lego race track, and more! This event will take place in the middle school gym at BFA Fairfax. This event is sponsored by NCSS
Adult Events
Thursdays, November 5, 12 & 19, 4 pm: Mah Jong
Learn to play American Mah Jong in this introduction to the game! All materials will be provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
Tuesday, November 10, 6 pm: Craft and Chat
Got a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join the library’s crafting circle for a relaxed hour of working and chatting with your fellow crafters! Don’t have a project? No problem! The library has plenty of materials to get you set up with all kinds of different crafts, from knitting to scrapbooking. Registration appreciated, but not required.
Saturday, November 21, 11 am: Recycled Book Centerpiece
Make a reusable centerpiece out of an old book! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register.
Tuesday, November 17, 3 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is Half Broke Horses, by Jeannette Walls. 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 at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or call us at 849-2420. All are welcome!
Board of Trustees
The Trustees will meet Thursday, November 19, at 6:30 pm.
Closures & Holidays
Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27: Closed for Thanksgiving
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.