Tour of Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT.

A Tour of Fairfield Public Library

library building

Welcome to Fairfield Public Library located at 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. The library underwent a major renovation in 2004/2005 which resulted in an updated children's library, a teen room, the addition of a computer lab and many other changes. Click here for a video tour of the library.

Children's Library

children's library

The Children's Library is a magical place. The area was specifically designed to provide many learning opportunities suited to various levels of childhood development. Click here for a picture tour of the Children's Library.

Teen Room

teen room

The Teen Room was created during the renovation of the building. It is a separate space for teens to gather and includes materials specifically chosen for teens. Online computers for teen use are also available in the room. Click here for more information about the teen programs at the library.

The Periodical Room

The Periodical Room houses more than 275 magazines, journals, newsletters and newspapers. The floor is the original marble mosaic which was refurbished during the renovation.

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery displays the works of local artists. The Friends of Fairfield Public Library manage the gallery and the shows which change on a regular basis.

The Meeting Rooms
(click here for information on reserving a meeting room)

Memorial Room
The Memorial Room is a meeting room with a traditional motif. The walls are decorated with murals of colonial maps and the names of colonial war heroes from the town. A fireplace, a grand piano, and flexible seating are among the room's amenities. The room seats up to 63 people.

Rotary Room

The Rotary Room can accommodate up to 125 people and has a projector mounted in the ceiling and a wall mounted screen in the front of the room.

Jennings Room

The Jennings Room is a small conference room which can accommodate up to 15 people. With its glass enclosed book cases, wooden furniture and sunny windows, it makes a perfect location for a small meeting.

The Harold B. Harris Computer Lab

The computer lab includes 15 computer terminals that are available for public use. Library "hands on" computer classes are held in the lab. Each station includes internet access as well as Word, Excel, Publisher and Access.

The Circulation Desk

Patrons now check-out and return materials at our bright roomy circulation desk. Patrons can also get a view of the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery from the circulation desk.

The Information (Reference) Desk

Located in the center of the library, the adult Information (Reference) Desk is the place to go for help. The desk is staffed during every hour that the library is open. Click here for information on reference services.

Study Rooms

Four individual study rooms are available for group study.

Reservations for the study rooms may be made a week in advance by contacting the Reference Desk at 203-256-3160.

Room sizes vary from accommodating 4 people to 8 people.

Quiet Reading Room

The Quiet Reading Room is tucked away in a quiet corner of the library. The room also houses the collection of books in mulitple copies which have been set aside for use by local book groups.

Reference Area

Work tables can be found throughout the Reference Area and the upper stacks as well as in the Periodical Room, the Teen Room and the Children's Library. Visitors to the library use these power-ready tables to set up their laptops and utilize the Library’s wireless Internet connection.

New Book and Large Type Book Area

The new book and the large type book area is located near the entrance to the library. The area is bright and sunny with comfortable seating and plenty of reading material to enjoy.