North Fairfield PL Blog

National Library Week

2009-04-01T04:23:00.000-07:00

Join us the week of April 12-18, 2009 for National Library Week. Kids there isn't any school on Monday, so stop in and make a cool bookmark. Tuesday is "Fine Free Day". You can return those overdue items without having to pay the fine!!! Wednesday is "Our Patrons are Treasures" Day. We will be giving out chocolate nuggets. Friday and Saturday we will be having Open House with cookies, coffee, punch and helium balloons for the kids. Stop in and see what the excitement all about. Get your own Library card for Free!

Family Movie

2009-04-01T04:21:00.000-07:00

Come to the North Fairfield Library on Saturday, April 11th, to see The Tale of Despereaux. The movie will show at 12:00 noon. The Library provides the popcorn, you may bring a drink with a twist on lid.

Kid Tales Storytime

2009-03-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Kids Tales Storytime is for children 18 months to 4 years. Come to the Library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday (April 14th & 28th) at 10:30am for 30 minutes of fun stories, poems, songs and fingerplays. Contact the Library at 419-744-2285.

Family Movie

2009-03-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

The North Fairfield Public Library is showing the movie "Bolt" on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 12:00pm. The movie is rated PG and is 96 minutes long. The Library provided the popcorn, you may bring a drink with a twist on lid.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday

2009-02-26T07:55:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday at the North Fairfield Public Library on Saturday, March 7th. Stop in anytime between 10:00am and 1:00pm for crafts and fun. Call the Library at 419-744-2285 with questions.

February activities

2009-02-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

It is still cold and snowy, but the Library is the place to go to get movies, books and CDs. South Central schools are closed on Friday, Feb 13th and the North Fairfield Library is making Valentines' crafts and cards. Stop in between 12:00 and 4:00pm and take home a home-made Valentine for your sweetheart. You can also try to solve the Presidents' Day serarch the word and win candy.

Remember Sign Language Club is on Wednesday's at 4:00pm and Book Swap and Coffee is Friday mornings at 9:00am. Mark your calendars for the next movie showing at the Library on Saturday, February 21st at 12:30pm. We will show the popular High School Musical 3, it is 100 minutes long and is rated G. The Library will provide the popcorn, bring a drink with a twist on cap. Please call 419-744-2285 with any questions.

The North Fairfield Public Library will be closed Monday, February 16, 2009 for Presidents' Day.

January New Movies

2009-01-30T09:17:00.001-08:00

New DVD's at the North Fairfield Public Library

American Girl Chrissa
Appaloosa
Bangkok Dangerous
Beethoven's Big Break
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
Igor
Open Season 2
Saw V

January New Books

2009-01-30T09:08:00.001-08:00

Books received at the North Fairfield Public Library during the month of January 2009 include:

Adult Fiction
3 Willows The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Associate by John Grisham
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
Married in Seattle: First Come Marriage/Wanted: Perfect Partner by Debbie Macomber
Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Run for Your Life by James Patterson; Michael Ledwidge

I Can Read
Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert by Jane O'Connor

Young Adult
Princess Diaries, Volum X: Forever Princess by Meg Cabot

Family Movie

2009-01-23T08:09:00.000-08:00

Enjoy a family movie at the Library on Saturday, January 31st at 12:30pm.

Open Season 2 It is Rated PG and is 76 minutes long.

The Library provides the popcorn. You may bring a drink with a twist on lid.

A Library Card is Free

2009-01-23T07:57:00.000-08:00

Does the bad economy and weather have you down? Why not CASH in on a FREE, nearby resource? The Public Library is the place to turn to this winter.

If you want to listen to the newest CD's or watch the latest movies, they are at the Library. This could be the perfect time to catch up on missed episodes of your favorite TV shows. Have a family movie night or reading afternoon by borrowing DVD's and books from your local Public Library.

Why not take home a cookbook on feeding your family for less? You could relax with a stack of magazines like NintendoGame, Dirt Wheels, CosmoGirl, Taste of Home, Country Sampler or Midwest Outdoors, to name a few. We carry the local and national newspapers. You can even borrow video games.

We provide access to public computers and the Internet. You can access and download ebooks to your MP3 player, search for a job and use the resume' wizard to spice up your resume'. Online practice tests like ACT, GED, etc are availabe at www.learningexpresslibrary.com. Check out online college classes and apply for financial aid. You can research your family tree and search for medical advice.

Our Ellison Machine cut outs can help you jazz up projects and scrapbook pages. Make new friends by joining our book discussion groups. Bring your children in for a story and craft project during one of our storytimes, activity days or family movie times. If you are recovering from surgery or unable to drive, the Library will even make deliveries.

The Library's buget has been reduced by 6-8%, as a result our hours have changed. You can check out the library websited willardlibrary.oplin.org for the calendar of events and hours. Stop in and pick up ;an issure of our bi-monthly newsletter or call for more information at 419-744-2285.

New Books

2008-12-03T07:08:00.000-08:00

Reserve your favorite today

Dashing Through The Snow by Mary Higgins Clark

Every Now and Then by Karen Kingsburg

Crossroads by Belva Plain

Artic Drift by Clive Cussler

Your Heart Belongs to Me by Dean Koontz

Chalemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry

Art in the Library

2008-12-03T07:04:00.000-08:00

The South Central Elementary School has displays of artwork in the North Fairfield and Greenwich Public Libraries. Stop in an see the new art they are learning. Thanks to Mrs. Andi Schaffer, Art Teacher for displaying the art work.

Trim the Library Tree

2008-11-26T09:23:00.000-08:00

In anticipation of Christmas, you are invited to join the fun of trimming the Library Christmas Tree. On Saturday, December 6^th at 12:30pm, we will be stringing popcorn and making paper chain decorations for the tree along with other crafts and hot chocolate.

NEW MOVIES

2008-11-11T14:46:00.000-08:00

There are new movies you can now reserve:
Ironman
Veggie Tales: Pirates who don't do anything
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Go Diego Go! : It's a Bugs World
Incredible Hulk
Kit Kitteredge - An American Girl
TinkerBell
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Kung Fu Panda
Get Smart

NEW BOOKS

2008-11-11T14:39:00.000-08:00

Hardly Knew Her by Laura Lippman

Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker

Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn

Conspiracy in Keiv by Noel Hynd

Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs

A Good Woman by Danielle Steel

Divine Justice by David Baldacci

Bones by Jonathan Kellerman

Against Medical Aduice by James Patterson

Burn Out by Marcia Muller

The Letters by Luanne Rice

Until we reach home by Lynn Austin

Cross Country by James Patterson

A Mercy by Toni Morrison

Multiple Blessings by Beth Carson

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

White Christmas Pie by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Facebook:The Missing Manual by Vander Veer

Amp Your Myspace Page by Butow Bellomo

Casserole Crazy:Hot Stuff for your Oven by Emily Farris

Sign Language Club & Family Movie

2008-09-09T11:49:00.000-07:00

The Sign Language Club will begin meeting again on Wednesday, September 17^th from 4:00 to 5:00pm at the North Fairfield Public Library. Mary Green, will be leading the club through a 10 week session called “Learn to Sign the Fun Way”. This is a fun way to learn Sign Language and deaf culture awareness. The club is open to all ages.

The September Family Movie is “Speed Racer”. It will be shown on Saturday, September 20^th at 12:30pm. The movie is rated PG and is 135 minutes long. The Library provides the popcorn, you may bring a drink with a twist on lid. Please call 419-744-2285 with any questions concerning events at the Library.

Back to School Events

2008-08-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

Join us for Summer Sign Language Club Thursday, August 28^th, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Find out details for the upcoming Fall Sign Language Club beginning Wednesday, September 17^th.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when we like to remind all district residents that your library card is the “smartest card” in your wallet. Our goal is to make your library card the most used card in your wallet. Your library card is your ticket to opportunity! What other card in your wallet gives you free access to books, CD’s, DVD’s and magazines and all sorts of other resources that can change your life – or just make it a little more fun?

Any resident aged 5 years and up can get a library card at no cost, and lost cards will be replaced at no charge through September at the North Fairfield Public Library. For further information on how to obtain a library card please call the library at 419-744-2285. Better yet, come to the library to see what’s new and how many ways you can take advantage of your library card – it may well be the smartest thing you ever do!

Do you like Chocolate? Join us in celebrating Milton Hershey’s Birthday on Saturday, September 6^th at 12:30pm. Celebrate chocolate with stories, crafts and chocolaty snack

No Cost Child Fingerprinting

2008-07-24T08:16:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday, Aug 5^th from 1:00 to 4:00pm Tina Patterson a representative from Western & Southern Financial Group will be at the North Fairfield Public Library providing the opportunity to have your child fingerprinted at NO COST. Contact the Library at 419-744-2285 with any questions.

Summer Reading/Peach Festival

2008-07-24T08:15:00.000-07:00

Summer Reading may be over but the fun is still going on. Come see the Summer Reading Winners try to win cash in the cash machine during the North Fairfield Peach Festival. The fun is on Saturday, Aug 2 at 4:00pm. On Friday, Aug 1 and Saturday, Aug 2 of the Peach Festival stop and spin the Library wheel to win a prize.

Mike Hemmelgarn

2008-06-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

Mike Hemmelgarn comedy juggler & ventriloquist was at the North Fairfield Public Library on Saturday, June 14th. He did a great show and what a way to kick off our summer reading program. His puppet was very entertaining as well as was the balloon making, magic and getting the kids & adults in the crowd involved. A great time had by all at any age.

Catch the Reading Bug

2008-06-19T11:54:00.000-07:00

Did you “Catch the Reading Bug” yet! Stop in to the North Fairfield Public Library and sign up for the summer reading program. We have a program for all ages, Read-to-Me, Buggy Readers (elementary), Teens (grade 6 and above) and Adults. Activity day for Read-to-Me and Buggy Readers is Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Each week our activities will be based on a different insect. This week features Spider stories, crafts, games and a snack. Teens stop in for lunch bunch beginning Friday, June 27 at noon. Bring a sack lunch and hang out at the library for some great activities. Each week we are giving away prizes on Friday’s at 2:00pm, so the more you read the more chances you have to win a prize.

Sign Language Club meets on Thursday, June 26 at 3:00pm. Book Swap & Coffee is meeting throughout the summer on Friday’s at 9:00am. If you have questions please contact the Library at 419-744-2285.

Movie Treasure

2008-05-19T16:12:00.000-07:00

Family movie afternoon is Saturday, May 24th at 12:30pm. Come into the library watch the newest Treasure - National Treasure: The Book of Secrets. The library will supply the popcorn, bring your own drink with a twist on lid.

We are getting ready for summer reading - watch us transform the library!

May Events

2008-04-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

Our book sale was a great success! Thank you to everyone that donated books and purchased books. All proceeds from the sale will go to children’s programming and summer reading activities at the North Fairfield Public Library.

Boys, do you like big equipment? Well sign up at the North Fairfield Library for our Big Equipment Extravaganza! On Saturday, May 10^th at 1:00pm we will have transportation stories, a craft and snack and long with a Kenworth truck, excavator, skid loader and other equipment at the library for you to check out. Please contact us at 419-744-2285 to sign up.

It’s nice outside, but stop in the Library on Tuesday, May 13^th for Dance, Dance Revolution. Bring your friends and have fun! The Sign Language Club is having a party on Wednesday, May 14^th from 4 to 5:00 to wrap up their weekly meetings. They are planning games and snacks! TEENS! Fifth grade and up please. Check out Guitar Hero fun on Saturday, May 17^th from noon to 2:00pm. Bring a friend and try out the latest guessing game to win a prize.

The May Reading Society Book is now available. Stop in and pick up Stone Quarry by S.J. Rozan. Our Coffee and Book Swap continues to meet on Fridays at 9:00am in the meeting room

National Library Week and upcoming events

2008-04-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating National Library Week April 14-19. Stop in the North Fairfield Public Library and play our Boggle Bulletin Board Game. Prizes will be awarded to the adult, teen and elementary age patron that figures out the most words from the Boggle Board. Pick up your game piece and the letters will be posted on the Bulletin Board on Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18th, you must turn in your list of words by Saturday, April 19 at 12:00pm.

Teens, 5^th grade and up please, can also enjoy playing Guitar Hero with their friends on Saturday, April 19^th from 12-2pm. Teens stop in and check out the guessing jar to win a prize, you must be present to win.

Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22^nd at 4:00pm by recycling materials into a cool craft. Please bring a 1-gallon milk jug or 2 liter pop bottle. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle by borrowing a green book from your Library. Contact the North Fairfield Library with any questions at 419-744-2285.

Mark you calendars now for the North Fairfield Public Library book sale on Saturday, May 3^rd.

Current Events, Movies and Books

2008-01-24T10:34:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday, February 2^nd at 1:00pm to prepare for Super Bowl Sunday by making Football crafts. I’m sure we will find time for a few games and a snack, also. Hey South Central Fifth Graders, have you stopped at the Library to pick up the book Ribsy by Beverly Cleary for Trojan Adventures. We are planning a dog-gone good time for February 14^th at 4:00pm when Trojan Adventures Book Club meets at the North Fairfield Public Library for book discussion, crafts, games and of course a snack. Book Swap & Coffee continues to meeting on Friday’s at 9:00 am. Stop in !

New movies available for reserve include The Simpson’s Movie, Bourne Ultimatum, Nannie Diaries, Rush Hour 3, Bratz, War, 3:10 to Yuma, Saw IV, Game Plan, and Good Luck Chuck.

New Books available for reserve are Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews, Beverly Hills Dead by Stuart Woods, Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, Deadly Neighbors by Merry Bloch Jones, Elvis Takes a Back Seat by Leanna Ellis, Forevermore by Cathy Marie Hake, Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs, The Gift by Richard Paul Evans, Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich, Sabrina by Lori Wick, Shadow Music by Julie Garwood, A Sister’s Test by Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz.