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Fairfield, Iowa

Farm to Film Fest

Experience the 4th Annual Farm to Film Fest!

April 18 & 19, 2026 | Downtown Washington, IowaWelcome to a weekend where global stories meet local heart. The Farm to Film Fest is an international film festival showcasing a diverse range of genres—from high-adrenaline adventure and travel to provocative social justice, the arts, and environmental responsibility.
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Best of all? Every screening and event is FREE and open to the public.
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Friday, April 17
JP’s 207
Get the celebration started with an evening of Brazilian culture and rhythm!

6:30 PM – Film Screening: Boi da Fé em Deus: A Community in Motion. A visually stunning short film following a traditional performing group through the vibrant festivals of Northeastern Brazil.

7:30 PM – Live Music: Forró fo Sho. Dance the night away to the "cosmopolitan grooves" and folk sounds of the accordion, triangle, and bass drum.

Saturday, April 18
 Historic State Theatre, Washington Public Library, City Hall, & CityPoint Hub

9:30 AM – Feature Presentation: Kick off the festival at the Historic State Theatre with a free screening of Martin Scorsese’s Hugo—a masterpiece celebration of cinema history.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: International film blocks run concurrently across our four downtown venues. Look for Laurel-Winning films marked with an asterisk on the schedule!

7:00 PM – Filmmaker & Dessert Reception: Join us on the 2nd floor of the Washington Public Library to meet our visiting directors, ask questions about their process, and enjoy a sweet treat with fellow film lovers.

Sunday, April 19
Washington Public Library, City Hall, & CityPoint Hub

10:00 AM – Choose Your Path:
Oral Film History with Mr. Zahs at CityPoint Hub. OR
From Iowa & Back with filmmaker Jeremy Glazier at the Washington Public Library.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Final film blocks, featuring highlights like the fan-favorite Pieowa: A Piece of America.

How to Fest Like a Pro
Start at Art Domestique: Swing by Art Domestique to pick up your Official Program and Lanyard. This is your "passport" to the weekend and includes full descriptions of every film.

Venue Hop: All our venues are within easy walking distance in beautiful Downtown Washington. If a theater is full, simply head to the next venue to discover something new.

Beyond the Farm: While we celebrate our agricultural heritage, our films cover Adventure, Social Justice, The Arts, and the Environment. Expect the unexpected!

 Admission is FREE
Thanks to our generous sponsors and the non-profit mission of the Farm to Film Fest, there are no tickets required. We believe that world-class cinema should be accessible to everyone in our community.

Join us this April and see the world from your seat in Washington.

View the FULL schedule of films HERE: https://www.farmtofilmfest.org/2026-film-schedule--directory.html

PIEOWA showing at the Farm to Film Fest

PIEOWA was selected for the FARM TO FILM FESTIVAL in Washington, Iowa! Come see this "taste-good, feel-good" documentary film for free on April 19 at 12:25 at the Washington Public Library, 2nd floor. For more about PIEOWA: www.pieowa.com

Walk-Athon

Game Club

Wanderer's Haul game club is kicking off in 2026! Game club will meet twice weekly at the Haul. Stop in for play days as often as you would like. Members can learn new games, share games they love, and help build a schedule of games based on their favorites and new releases coming out in 2026.

Anyone can be a part of the game club! All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Project Hail Mary

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity but he may not have to do it alone.

PG-13 ‧ 2026 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 36m

Showtimes:
Friday, 4/17 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 4/18 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 4/19 | 3 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 4/20 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)

See the trailer: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI?si=6CbKdB-l2DxJxycb

Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news

Project Hail Mary

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity but he may not have to do it alone.

PG-13 ‧ 2026 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 36m

Showtimes:
Friday, 4/17 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 4/18 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 4/19 | 3 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 4/20 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)

See the trailer: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI?si=6CbKdB-l2DxJxycb

Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news

Walk With Ease

Walk with Ease is an evidence-based program that has been shown to reduce some of the pain and limitations facing individuals with arthritis. The program is developed and endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. All adults are welcome to participate, as lon

All Sessions:

1. Monday, April 13, 2026 10:00 am
2. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00 am
3. Friday, April 17, 2026 10:00 am
4. Monday, April 20, 2026 10:00 am
5. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:00 am
6. Friday, April 24, 2026 10:00 am
7. Monday, April 27, 2026 11:00 am
8. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00 am
9. Friday, May 1, 2026 10:00 am
10. Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00 am
11. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 am
12. Friday, May 8, 2026 10:00 am

LEGO Playtime

Join for unstructured LEGO playtime every Monday! 

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1.

JCHC Ottumwa Clinic Open House

Ottumwa, we’re getting closer. 
The plans for JCHC Clinic | Ottumwa have been in the works, and the opening is now in sight. We’re excited to share that our new clinic will officially open on April 20, 2026.

This location will offer full-service primary care for patients of all ages, bringing trusted, patient-centered care closer to home.

We invite you to join us for an Open House on Tuesday, April 14 from 4-6 p.m. at 1000 Wildwood Dr., Ottumwa, IA.
Open to the public at 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
Drinks and light refreshments will be available.

Come tour the clinic, meet the team, and help us celebrate this exciting addition to the community. We look forward to serving Ottumwa. 

Sparkling Butterflies

The Young Artists Class will meet this Monday, April 20, at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center in the same room as the Gift Shop. It will begin at 4:30 and end at 5:45. The following classes will continue to meet every other Monday.

Get ready for a fun and creative project in our Young Artists Class as we design and build our very own sparkling butterflies!

Students will begin by painting beautiful butterfly wings using watercolors on mixed media paper. Once dry, they'll cut out their wings and add extra flair with glue designs and bright neon glitter for a magical, textured effect.

Next, we'll bring our butterflies to life by building the body using colorful poms, a wooden craft stick, and pipe cleaner antennae. We'll finish it off with wiggly eyes and assemble everything together to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

The class fee is $15.00 per child per class, including supplies. We accept Credit (a 3% Merchant Fee will be added to your credit payment). There is no charge for caregivers, and you are welcome to join as long as seats are available—which is usually the case. All materials provided — bring your imagination and get ready for fun!

Please let us know if you have any questions. I hope you and your child can join us.

Library Board Meeting

Project Hail Mary

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that’s causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity but he may not have to do it alone.

PG-13 ‧ 2026 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 36m

Showtimes:
Friday, 4/17 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 4/18 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 4/19 | 3 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 4/20 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)

See the trailer: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI?si=6CbKdB-l2DxJxycb

Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news