Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

Library Book Sale

It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.

The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.  

This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.

The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!

If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.

Free Laundry & Literacy Day

Dexter Laundry is proud to partner with the LaundryCares Foundation to host a FREE Laundry & Literacy Day on Wednesday, August 12th for our community.

Join us for free laundry, free children’s books, children’s backpacks filled with school supplies, fun activities, giveaways, food, and a chance to win a year of free laundry!

Help us spread the word! Everyone is welcome—we’d love to see you there.

 Dexter Laundromat – 402 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA
 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stroller Storytime

Join the Fairifeld Public Library for Stroller Storytime every Wednesday! Bring your toddlers along for a walk through Cedar View Trail with stops along the way for stories provided by the library staff. 

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 1-4pm 

Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

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 in the first 30 minutes each week. 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.

Warmachine Wednesday

Wander in for Warmachine Wednesday! We'll have tables set up for miniatures players all day.

Weekly Workout Class with JCHC Therapy

Join an energizing and welcoming workout led by trained therapists from Jefferson County Health Center, who will guide you through safe, fun, and accessible movements designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, looking to stay active, or simply want to try something new, this class offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and encouraged. Come solo or bring your friends, neighbors, or family members to move, laugh, connect, and feel great together! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident in your ability to keep moving toward better health. The class is free to attend, open to the community, and no registration is required—just show up and get moving!

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

Market Storytime

Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for stories and other fun surprises during the Wednesday afternoon Market Storytime during Fairfield Farmer's Market at Howard Park. Look for Sara under the shelter! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Barhydt Organ Series Presents: From Sea to Shining Sea

Join us for Barhydt Organ Series Presents: From Sea to Shining Sea, featuring organist Christopher Arp, on August 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Admission is free will donation.

Christopher Arp is Cantor & Music Director at Swedesburg Lutheran in Swedesburg, Iowa, a position that he has held since 2019. He plays the church’s recently renovated 1928 pipe organ and oversees the church’s ongoing concert series. Christopher regularly gives organ concerts around Iowa and has played at major venues across the United States and Europe. Christopher studied organ at Luther College while earning a degree in Spanish, then later continued his musical education at the University of Iowa, where he studied with Dr. Gregory Hand, earning a Bachelor of Music degree.

Christopher is a Spanish Teacher at Regina Catholic in Iowa City. He enjoys travel and will be hiking through Northern Spain in June and July of 2026 to follow the Camino de Santiago to St. James’ tomb in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Christopher’s program on August 12 is entitled “From Sea to Shining Sea” and will feature music by United States Composers and Organists from across the country and across the centuries.