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Fairfield, Iowa

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Toddler Connect and Play

Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 AM
Location: FPL Meeting Room

Come to the library to connect and play with your toddlers! Free play time with climbing toys, sensory play, and coloring set up in the meeting room.

Community Center Cafe Lunch $6 (RESERVATIONS preferred)

Bingo

Bingo begining at 12:30pm at the Fairfield Community Center following free lunch

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place the first Friday of each month. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

Veggie Prep: Volunteer Opportunity

Help prep veggies for this weeks Stone Soup Community Kitchen

Volunteer Shifts

• Wednesdays: 1-3:30PM
• Thursdays: 5-9PM
• Fridays: 5-9PM
• Saturdays: 5-9PM

Anyone over 14 is welcome to volunteer on their own, 10-13 year olds will need a parent present

What to Expect as a Volunteer

• Flexible Roles: Whether you prefer cooking, serving, or cleaning, we have a spot for you
• Inclusive Environment: All ability levels are welcome – no prior experience necessary.
• Community Impact: Help provide nutritious meals to those in need while reducing food waste.
• Learning Opportunity: Gain kitchen skills and connect with diverse community members.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our kitchen, you're not just preparing meals – you're strengthening our community, one plate at a time. Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

• You'll help create delicious, plant-based meals for all, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Your efforts support our mission to reduce food waste by working with local food systems.
• You'll be part of a welcoming space where community members from all walks of life come together.

We need your help! Our kitchen runs best with 6 volunteers per shift, but often we're operating with just our kitchen director and a few helpers. Whether you can volunteer once a month or make it a weekly habit, your time is invaluable to us. Regular volunteers are especially appreciated as they help us maintain consistent operations.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up HERE and become part of our Stone Soup story!

Can't volunteer?  You can still support the cause with your donation.  Donate HERE.  Donations are tax deductible!

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Outdoor Market:
May-Oct. Sat. 8am-1pm at Howard Park
Wed. 3pm-6pm on the Square

Our Market at a Glance

First organized in 1975, we have become SE Iowa’s most well known farmer’s market. Customers are always pleased, and vendors can’t wait to bring their goods to such a vibrant community of buyers.

The market is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell approved items, which are produced or manufactured by them in their garden, farm or home. Vendors may sell only those products that are approved items and that are grown or made by them.

We are organized as a 501c3 non-profit and manged by a Market Advisory Board. We have expanded to accept vendors from all surounded counties, plus three more counties.

Friendly  Local Merchants

All of our vendors are friendly and helpful.

Feel free to talk with them when you visit our market.

Join us in this happy event every week.

Become a Merchant

Preschool Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, games and crafts during the Wednesday afternoon Preschool Storytime. This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2.

Wing Wednesday - Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

Wing Wednesday at Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

Sip & Share

Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and explore what the Recovery Center has to offer. 

Get to know others that are here and staff.

Traction Thursdays

All entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs are welcome to attend. Each meeting features a guest entrepreneur who shares their vision, plans, experience, and needs with the group. Every Thursday at the Fairfield CoLab from 12-1pm.

Portrait Class OPEN STUDIO

LIVE MODEL OPEN STUDIO  ~  THURSDAYS 1:30-3:30 PM

$5 per tome for FAA Members,  $10 for Non-Members

Join a fun group and learn from each other. Come regularly or once in awhile.

RehabVisions Open House

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀' 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! Everyone in the Fairfield community is welcome.

Whether you're a past or future patient, a referring provider, a neighborhood business or resident, or just looking for a great reason to get out and say hello, we’d love to see you!

• We'll have 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 — and a warm welcome — awaiting you!

• Stop by to 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, May 22
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: RehabVisions (Fairfield, IA)
402 West Burlington Avenue #200 

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

Rural resilience hub with a pay-what-you-may, plant-based community kitchen open Thurs-Sat 5:30-8pm

Volunteer Shifts

• Wednesdays: 1-3:30PM
• Thursdays: 5-9PM
• Fridays: 5-9PM
• Saturdays: 5-9PM

Anyone over 14 is welcome to volunteer on their own, 10-13 year olds will need a parent present

What to Expect as a Volunteer

• Flexible Roles: Whether you prefer cooking, serving, or cleaning, we have a spot for you
• Inclusive Environment: All ability levels are welcome – no prior experience necessary.
• Community Impact: Help provide nutritious meals to those in need while reducing food waste.
• Learning Opportunity: Gain kitchen skills and connect with diverse community members.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our kitchen, you're not just preparing meals – you're strengthening our community, one plate at a time. Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

• You'll help create delicious, plant-based meals for all, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Your efforts support our mission to reduce food waste by working with local food systems.
• You'll be part of a welcoming space where community members from all walks of life come together.

We need your help! Our kitchen runs best with 6 volunteers per shift, but often we're operating with just our kitchen director and a few helpers. Whether you can volunteer once a month or make it a weekly habit, your time is invaluable to us. Regular volunteers are especially appreciated as they help us maintain consistent operations.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up HERE and become part of our Stone Soup story!

Can't volunteer?  You can still support the cause with your donation.  Donate HERE.  Donations are tax deductible!

Stepping Into Freedom

Eraserhead

Eraserhead (1977)

May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$7

Not Rated ‧ 1977 ‧ Horror/Fantasy ‧ 1h 29m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 5/22 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27

Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

Henry (John Nance) resides alone in a bleak apartment surrounded by industrial gloom. When he discovers that an earlier fling with Mary X (Charlotte Stewart) left her pregnant, he marries the expectant mother and has her move in with him. Things take a decidedly strange turn when the couple’s baby turns out to be a bizarre lizard-like creature that won’t stop wailing. Other characters, including a disfigured lady who lives inside a radiator, inhabit the building and add to Henry’s troubles.