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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in March

« on: February 26, 2024, 04:24:21 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs in March:
Youth Events
Tuesday, March 5, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Tuesdays, March 12 & 26 5:30 pm: D&D Club
Dragons! Danger! Dice! The library is now hosting a middle school D&D club. Join our DM, Nic, and create a character to take on exciting magical adventures! No prior Dungeons and Dragons knowledge is necessary, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Grades 5 - 8. Club meets every other Tuesday. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Mondays, March 11 - 25, 3 pm: Chess Club
Chess Club is starting up again! Learning chess has been proven to have many benefits: such as building creativity, problem solving and concentration! Ages 7+. Space is limited, so please register! You can email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to sign up!

Wednesday, March 6, 3 pm: Tie Dye Style Sharpie Art
Create swirly, tie dye style art with sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, March 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. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, March 13, 3 pm: Orbeez Galaxy/Diorama Jars
Make art in a jar with crushed Orbeez! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, March 20, 1 pm: Perler Bead Crafternooon
Spend some time making designs with Perler beads! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, March 27, 3 pm: Bead Pins and Jewelry
Learn how to make pins and jewelry from safety pins and beads! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Adult Events
Saturday, March 9, 10:30 am: Needle Felted Eggs with Nicole Bachand
Join Nicole to learn the basics of needle felting, and make fuzzy festive eggs! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Tuesdays, March 12, 19 & 26, 5:30 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lessons!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Thursday, March 28, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The Road from Coorain, by Jill K. Conway. Book club will meet in the library. 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!
 
Family Events
March 1 - 31: Peeps Pageant
The library is hosting a Marshmallow Peeps Pageant! Make a book themed diorama with marshmallow peeps - the sillier the better! For some inspiration, check out this board of ideas the library has curated!
We will have both a physical display in the library and a virtual gallery online, so feel free to bring in your peep creations yourself, or send a picture of it to libraryfairfax@gmail.com. The cutoff date is March 31st, so make sure to submit your dioramas before then!

Find more information and updates about programs at the library website, fairfaxvtlibrary.org, or on the library Facebook page!

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in February

« on: January 26, 2024, 02:39:52 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs in February

Youth Events

Tuesday, February 6, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Tuesdays, February 13 & 27 5:30 pm: D&D Club
Dragons! Danger! Dice! The library is now hosting a middle school D&D club. Join our DM, Nic, and create a character to take on exciting magical adventures! No prior Dungeons and Dragons knowledge is necessary, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Grades 5 - 8. Club meets every other Tuesday. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Monday, February 5 - 26, 3:30 pm: Chess Club
Chess Club is starting up again! Learning chess has been proven to have many benefits: such as building creativity, problem solving and concentration! Ages 7+. Space is limited, so please register! You can email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to sign up!

Wednesday, February 7, 3 pm: Collage Art
Use bits and pieces of old magazines, newspapers, and cards to create something new! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, February 14, 1 pm: LED Rose Bouquet
Make a bouquet of roses that light up! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, February 21, 3 pm: Yarn Letters
Create some colorful yarn wrapped letters! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, February 28, 3 pm: DIY Zoetrope
Learn how to make one of the oldest moving picture devices, and draw your own mini-movie! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 

Adult Events

Saturday, February 17, 10:30 am: Needle Felting with Nicole Bachand
Join Nicole to learn the basics of needle felting, and make a fuzzy creation! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5:30 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lessons!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Thursday, February 22, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared, by Jonas Jonasson. Book club will meet in the library. 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!

Find more information and updates about programs at fairfaxvtlibrary.org or on the library Facebook page!

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Board Meeting Agenda - 1-18-24

« on: January 08, 2024, 10:24:55 AM »

Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM


Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from November 16, 2023, meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence


Updates:
Highlights from our Library since last meeting
2024-2025 Budget Update
Elementary Book Distribution (Literacy Project)
Openings on Library Board
Impact of school renovation on public library


New Business
Library Staffing
Meeting dates for 2024
Other

A Zoom link will be available for those who would like to attend remotely. Please contact the library at 802-849-2420 for more information.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in January

« on: December 27, 2023, 12:09:19 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs for January 2024

Youth Events
Tuesday, January 2, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Tuesdays, January 2, 16 & 30 5:30 pm: D&D Club
Dragons! Danger! Dice! The library is now hosting a middle school D&D club. Join our DM, Nic, and create a character to take on exciting magical adventures! No prior Dungeons and Dragons knowledge is necessary, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Grades 5 - 8. Club meets every other Tuesday. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, January 10, 3 pm: Popsicle Stick Wall Hangings
Make a wall hanging with creative use of yarn and popsicle sticks! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, January 17, 3 pm: DIY Snowmen Plushies
Build cute snowmen out of socks - no sewing required! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, January 24, 1 pm: Salt Painting
Make a textured piece of art with glue and salt! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, January 31, 3 pm: Slime Making
Have fun making different kinds of squishy slime! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Adult Events
Saturday, January 13, 11:30 am: DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamps
Learn how to make beautiful yet simple oil lamps out of mason jars! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5:30 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lessons!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

For updates or questions about the library programs, please contact the library or visit fairfaxvtlibrary.org. Happy New Year!

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Library Announcements / Become a Library Trustee at Fairfax Community Library

« on: November 30, 2023, 01:29:39 PM »

The Fairfax Community Library has two openings on the Board of Trustees in 2024. If you are a Fairfax resident and interested in public service, please consider becoming a Library Trustee.

A Library Trustee serves on a five-member board to provide support for the library's mission and as strong advocates for the library. Responsibilities include directing the library's funds and policies, hiring and evaluating public library staff and supporting the library director, participating at Board meetings, and occasionally sharing tasks between meetings. The Library Board of Trustees typically meet once every other month. Since our public library and school library share the same space and mutual interests, representatives from the Board of Trustees also attend Joint Committee meetings twice a year with school and town representatives. Library Trustees serve for three years.

If you wish to be on the ballot on the Fairfax Town Meeting Day 2024 for one of two open positions, obtain a petition at the Fairfax Town Office as soon as possible and submit it to the Town Clerk with the required information in late January, 2024. For more information, contact Lisa Griswold at: grisvt15@gmail.com.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in December

« on: November 27, 2023, 07:33:10 AM »

Join us for these programs in December at the Fairfax Community Library!
Youth Events:
Tuesday, December 5, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Tuesdays, December 5 & 19 at 5:30 pm: D&D Club
Dragons! Danger! Dice! The library is now hosting a middle school D&D club. Join our DM, Nic, and create a character to take on exciting magical adventures! No prior Dungeons and Dragons knowledge is necessary, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Grades 5 - 8. Club meets every other Tuesday. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, December 6, 3 pm: Recycled Book Trees
Repurpose an old book into a decorative pine tree! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, December 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. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, December 13, 1 pm: Ornament Workshop
Learn to make a variety of simple, cute ornaments! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, December 20, 3 pm: No-Sew Pillows
Make a cozy pillow without a needle and thread! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events:
Saturday, December 16, 11:30 am: DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamps
Learn how to make beautiful yet simple oil lamps out of mason jars! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Tuesdays, December 5, 12 & 19 at 5:30 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lessons!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
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Family Events:
Saturday, December 30, 9 am - 1 pm: Puzzle Swap
Do you have old puzzles you'd like to trade for new ones? Want to grab a few new puzzles for the slow winter evenings? Come to the library puzzle swap! We've got plenty of puzzles to choose from, so you can feel free to either bring a puzzle to swap, or just pick out one of ours. No registration required.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda, 11-16-23

« on: November 04, 2023, 12:15:10 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting
When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Library Conference Room

Agenda:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from September 21,2023 meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence

Updates
Highlights from our library since last meeting
Budget 2024-2025
Early Literacy Project/Elementary Book Distribution

New Business
Impact of school renovation on public library
Trustee Board Positions for 2024
Next meeting January 18,2024

- A Zoom link is available to attend the meeting remotely. Please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or 802-849-2420 for more information.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in November

« on: November 01, 2023, 12:05:47 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs in November!

Youth Events:
Tuesday, November 7, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Tuesdays, November 7 & 21 5:30 pm: D&D Club
Dragons! Danger! Dice! The library is now hosting a middle school D&D club. Join our DM, Nic, and create a character to take on exciting magical adventures! No prior Dungeons and Dragons knowledge is necessary, and players of all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Grades 5 - 8. Club meets every other Tuesday from 11/7 onwards. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, November 8, 1 pm: Yarn Art
Use yarn instead of paint to create a beautiful, textured work of art! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, November 15, 3 pm: 3-D Dino Puzzles
It's Dinovember! Unlock your inner paleontologist and reconstruct some dinosaur skeletons! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, November 22, 3 pm: Shaving Cream Art
Create lovely swirly designs with just shaving cream and food coloring! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, November 29, 3 pm: Mini DIY Artbook
Make a miniature book to fill with whatever art or writing you please! Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events:
Saturday, November 25, 11:30 am: Canva 101
Canva is a great resource for designing personalized cards, posters, and other graphics, but it can be a bit daunting for new users. Join Elizabeth LaRosa at the library for a basic crash course on how to get started with Canva, and a step by step walkthrough of how to design your own greeting card. If you would like to follow along, the library does have a few laptops to loan, but bringing your own is recommended! No registration required.

Thursday, November 30, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is currently TBD. Book club will meet in the library. 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!

Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:30 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lessons!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Family Events:
Thursday, November 16, 4 pm: Dinoman!
Dinosaur tracks lead right to your school! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages! No registration required.

Please visit the library website for more information and updates: https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Joint Board Meeting Agenda - 10-19-23

« on: October 12, 2023, 08:38:22 AM »

The Fairfax Community Library and BFA School Board Joint Library Board meeting will be held at the library on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! To attend remotely, a Zoom link is available upon request at the library at 802-849-2420.

Agenda:
Call to Order
Approval of minutes for April 20, 2023, Joint Board Meeting
Correspondence
Highlights of Quarterly Reports – Librarians

Updates:
             Community Library Staffing
Early Literacy Project/Elementary Book distribution

New Business:
   Highlights of school policies/procedures which impact the library
School Renovations (impact on library space & operation)

Other:

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Board Budget Meeting - 10-12-23

« on: October 05, 2023, 02:35:15 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Budget Planning Meeting
When: October 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where: Fairfax Room in Library

Agenda:
Call to Order
Opportunity for Public Comment
Budget Planning for 2024-2025
Executive Session
Other

If you would like to attend remotely, please contact the library at 802-849-2420 for the Zoom link.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in October

« on: September 29, 2023, 11:22:49 AM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs for October!

Youth Events:
Tuesday, October 3, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.
 
Wednesday, October 4, 3 pm: No-sew Pumpkin Pouch
Make a cute little pumpkin pouch to hide your secret stash of candy! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Wednesdays, October 4,11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!
 
Wednesday, October 11, 3 pm: Spooky Marionettes
Make ghostly marionettes! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Wednesday, October 18, 1 pm: Haunted Gingerbread House
Build and decorate a haunted gingerbread house! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Wednesday, October 25, 3 pm: Halloween Escape Room
Enter the evil scientist's lair and solve puzzles to find and destroy his research! Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
Adult Events:
Thursday, October 26, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, by Dorothy Gilman. Book club will meet in the library. 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!
 
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6 pm: Mandarin Club with Keyuan Xiang
Interested in learning Mandarin, or just want to know more about Chinese culture? Join Keyuan Xiang at the library for lesson!
You don't need to come to each club meeting, but registration is required for the day or days you would like to attend. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!
 
October 1 - 30: Halloween Candy Donations
The library is collecting Halloween candy to help homes in high-traffic areas keep up with all the trick-or-treaters! If you would like to donate candy, feel free to drop it off during library hours. To sign up to receive donations, please call 849-2420, or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com. The deadline to sign up to receive candy is October 30th!

Please visit the library website for more information and updates: fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Board Meeting Agenda - 9-21-23

« on: September 06, 2023, 09:50:47 AM »

Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting
When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Library Conference Room

Agenda:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from July 20, 2023, meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence

Updates:
Library Highlights since our last meeting
Summer Reading Program
Early Literacy Project
Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
Library Logo

New Business:
            Executive Session
   Budget meeting October 12th, 2023
   Agenda for October Joint Board Meeting (October 19th, 2023)

*A Zoom link is available to attend the meeting remotely. Please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or 802-849-2420 for more information.

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in September

« on: August 28, 2023, 10:57:46 AM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs for September 2023!
Youth Events:
Tuesday, September 5, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, September 6, 3 pm: Friendship Bracelets
Use a simple loom to make lovely braided friendship bracelets! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, September 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. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, September 13, 3 pm: Bridge Building
Build the strongest bridge you can with just popsicle sticks and tape! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, September 20, 3 pm: Egg Carton Animal Portraits
Make a 3 dimensional animal portrait with egg cartons! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, September 27, 1 pm: Minecraft creature jars
Make a Minecraft creature and create a little habitat for it! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events:
Tuesday, September 12, 5:30 pm: Baking Class with Steve LaRosa
Learn how to make delectable zucchini and lemon muffins with Steve LaRosa! Materials provided. This is a take and make class - Steve will teach how to assemble the muffins and you can take them home to bake them. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited, so please call 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to register!

Thursday, September 21, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is Indian Givers, by J Weatherford. Book club will meet in the library. 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!

Family Events:
Thursday, September 28, 5:30 - 7 pm: 50th Anniversary Celebration!
The library is turning 50 this year! To celebrate, we are throwing a 1970's themed party! Join us for food, crafts and fun. There will be a small trivia competition as well, starting at 6pm, so get your teams ready! No registration required. All are welcome!

For up-to-date information, visit our Facebook page or https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Happenings in August

« on: July 27, 2023, 04:15:08 PM »

Fairfax Community Library Programs in August

Youth Events
Tuesday, August 1, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, August 2, 1 pm: Sock Doughnuts
Make squishy doughnut out of a sock! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, August 9, 1 pm: Magic Wand Making
Decorate your very own magic wand! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, August 23, 3 pm: Paper Bag Book
Make a cute little book out of a paper bag! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events
June 24 - August 11: Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
Sign up online, or in person at the library, and pick up your summer reading bingo sheet. Check off boxes by completing reading challenges until you get a bingo. Once you get a bingo, bring your sheet into the library to claim a prize and be entered into a drawing for a bigger prize at the end of the summer. You are able to claim more than one bingo, so after claiming your first prize, feel free to take your sheet back and complete more challenges!

Thursday, August 24, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is This is How it Always is, by Laurie Frankel. Book club will meet in the library. 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!

Family Events
Friday, August 11, 4 pm: Summer Reading Finale with The Swing Peepers
The Summer Reading Program is coming to a close! To celebrate all of the reading you've done this summer, join us at the library for treats, the prize drawing, and a performance from The Swing Peepers! The show will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room. No registration required.

For up-to-date information about library programs, visit https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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Library Announcements / Fairfax Community Library Board Meeting Agenda - 7-20-23

« on: July 08, 2023, 09:28:49 AM »

The Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm. The meeting  is open to the public and will take place in the library.
If you would like to attend remotely, please contact the library for the Zoom link.
Agenda:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from May 16, 2023, meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence

Updates:
Library Highlights since our last meeting
Summer Reading Program
Elementary Book Distribution
Library 50th Anniversary/Logo
Staff Update
   
New Business:
Library cleaning
Schedule Budget planning meeting for October
Next Trustee meeting September 21, 2023