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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.  

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

Blind Date with a Book

Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air - that’s why we've brought back our Blind Date with a Book event! Each book is individually wrapped – do not unwrap the books until after you've checked them out! We've included a general category at the bottom to help you quickly narrow down your options (fiction, nonfiction, biography, graphic novel). Pick out something that interests you and bring it up to the desk for checkout.

Shhh! We're Writing

Date & Time:  Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up

Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.

If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1. 

Casual Commander

Wander in and play some FNM Commander! Whether you play every week or have never played before there is always a place for you here!

Galentine's Shopping Event

Magic: The Gathering CPDH League

Wander in and get your Weekly CPDH Fix! Pods of 4 registered decks only. Ask at the counter about Joining the CPDH League and getting a chance for a piece of the $1000.00 Prize Pool!

CPDH (Competitive Pauper EDH) is a Magic: The Gathering format that combines the budget-friendly nature of Pauper with the multiplayer dynamics of Commander. In CPDH, players build 100-card singleton decks led by an uncommon creature as the commander, but all other cards must be commons. The format emphasizes efficiency, synergy, and strategic play within tight deck-building restrictions, making it a popular choice for players who enjoy competitive gameplay without high financial cost.

2026 Winter Local Music Showcase

Fairfield First Fridays kicks off the 2026 season with the February event, Winter Local Music Showcase. This event will be held at Fairfield CoLab (101 N. Court St), from 6-9pm.on Friday, February 6th.

Celebrating the talent in Fairfield will be the focus of this event. If you have ever attended any of the local music events in Fairfield, you know there is an amazing amount of talent here. If you have never attended one, this is the night to experience it!

Performances by:

Lore Oliver- 6pm
Noah Mizelle-6:30pm
John & Brian Acoustc Duo-7pm
Vedic City Gun Club-7:30pm
Jim Comey- 8:00pm
Rob Anibal-8:30pm

There will be many shops and galleries open, a few are listed below.

Cindy's Art Supply Store and Henderson's Gallery -53 W. Broadway Ave. open from 1 - 5, and again from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Many of the artists in the Square One Arts collective have changed out their art, so there's lots of new pieces to view. Always a great place to stop in, grab your supplies and see all of the new pieces!

Fairfield Art Association (Inside the Civic Center)- FAIRFIELD ART ASSOCIATION The Fairfield Art Association announces it's annual Membership Exhibit opening on Friday February 6 in the Main Gallery from 6-9 PM . Artists will be displaying two artworks each under the theme "Something Old & Something New". You will view how an artist’s work has changed in media, style and accomplishment over the years. There will be a public vote for your favorite art piece.
 

Fairfield CoLab- 101 N. Court St. (Old Iowa State Bank on the square)- Winter Local Talent Showcase. Performances from 6-9 pm

ICON Gallery- 58 N. Main St. Main Gallery: Rutherford and Teeple Show- Abstraction/Realism, an exhibition featuring the work of Michael Rutherford and Bill Teeple will open February 6 on Fairfield First Fridays night. The small non-representational abstract paintings by Rutherford are juxtaposed to Teeple's small photo-realistic landscapes. Both artist's small paintings draw one in, to experience them intimately. One takes you to a poetic experience of the real world around us in Fairfield; the other takes you deep into the world of color, form, texture and space
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International Small Works Show- 56N. Main St (pop up gallery in Central Park Furnishings)- Exhibit ends February 8th. If you haven’t seen this collection be sure to stop in, if you have already been, visit again! 40+ new pieces have been added since the opening reception.

Willow & Bright-58 S. Main St.- Galentine Shopping Event- February 6th and February 13th. Open for First Fridays Art Walk 4-7pm. Special Deals- Chocolate & Champagne.

Come spend the evening downtown!

Don’t forget Farmers Market is on Saturday! 

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

ENF Breakfast

 Elks National Foundation Breakfast Buffet
 Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192
 Saturday, February 7 |  7–11 AM
 $12

All proceeds go to the Elks National Foundation which helps fund local community projects, scholarships, and veterans programs. 

Bus Tour to Orchid Fest at Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA - (Sold Out)

We will leave the Extension Office at 7:30 AM on a bus, stopping in downtown Pella on the way up for a quick break and snack. We will spend the morning and early afternoon exploring Reiman Gardens, Orchid Fest, and the Butterfly Wing. Lunch from Hickory Park will be provided, along with a Q&A session with a Horticulture expert. On the way home, we will stop at the Cheese House in Leithyn, for a break and snack, returning to the office around 5:30 PM.

Cost is $20 per person, which includes the bus trip, admission to Reiman Gardens, and lunch. Youth are welcome to attend with an adult. 4-H members can attend for $10. Additional costs: you will be responsible for purchasing snacks along the way or orchids or gift shop items at the garden.

Registration is required by JANUARY 23RD. Register online at: https://go.iastate.edu/J3WPTR Limited spots available! 

Indoor Farmers Market

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Indoor Market: Nov.-April Sat. 8am-1pm at Magnolia Sanctuary

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.  

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

Saturday Step

Blind Date with a Book

Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air - that’s why we've brought back our Blind Date with a Book event! Each book is individually wrapped – do not unwrap the books until after you've checked them out! We've included a general category at the bottom to help you quickly narrow down your options (fiction, nonfiction, biography, graphic novel). Pick out something that interests you and bring it up to the desk for checkout.

Core 'N More

Rolling Circle TaiChi

Run, Jump, Play: A 4-Week Movement Series for Kids

𝗥𝘂𝗻, 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆! 𝗔 𝟰-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
This 4-week movement series focuses on running, jumping, climbing, balancing, and playing through age-appropriate games.

Each session uses simple games and obstacle-style activities to help kids build coordination, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, structured environment.

 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Saturdays in February
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
Preschool – Kindergarten
11:45–12:30pm

1st – 3rd Grade
12:30–1:15pm

 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Impact Fitness & Sports Performance
2803 W Grimes, Suite 6
Fairfield, IA

 𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫
 Kids who love to move
 Kids who need more confidence and coordination
 Parents looking for a fun, active outlet with structure and coaching

 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝘁
 4 age-appropriate, coach-led sessions
 Games that develop running, jumping, balance, and coordination
 A positive environment kids look forward to each week

 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
go.impactfit.co/runjumpplay

The Art of Herbal Beauty & Body Oil Event

Join us at the Maharishi Ayurveda Wellness Store on Saturday, February 7th from 12:00–4:00 PM for a special Botanical Beauty Event at our Beauty Bar.

Enjoy a botanical day with Morgan Potts of Fleur du Veil, featuring locally grown and handcrafted tinctures, elixirs, bitters, floral facial mists, and luxurious room and linen sprays.

You’ll also meet Rebecca Lansky of Cedar Rose Spa, who will showcase Maharishi Ayurvedic self-care items, demonstrate how to perform abhyanga (self-massage), and share the benefits of body and hair oils.

Plus, enjoy exclusive in-store specials and find a thoughtful gift for someone special:

 Event-Day Specials (2/7 only):
• Buy a Vata Body Massage Oil, get a Vata or Pitta Hair Oil half off
• Receive a free Jasmine soap with any $25 purchase

We look forward to welcoming you for a beautiful afternoon of self-care and connection.

Origami Workshop

Date & Time: The 1st Saturday of the Month | 1:00-2:30pm. 
Location: FPL Conference Room
Audience: Adults & Youth Age 12 and Up 

Origami, the art of paper folding, originated in Japan in the 7th century, and today is firmly established as an international art form. Join local enthusiast and origami guide Vedder Wright for an intro to origami class. All are welcome, from the humblest of beginners to longtime origami practitioners. All materials will be provided for free to participants. Due to limited space, RSVP is required for this event. This class is intended for participants age 12 and up.  

If you need assistance due to a disability in order to join this event, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. 

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

2026 Winter Showcase

Get ready to be blown away as the dedicated dancers of HTDA's Storm Competition Team take the stage for their Annual Winter Showcase. This event is the official sendoff for our competition dancers, offering them one final performance opportunity before they begin competing this spring.

You'll be the very first audience to witness the passion, precision, and talent poured into every single one of their solos, duos, trios, and group routines! It’s an evening packed with diverse choreography and dazzling performances that you won't want to miss.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Time: Doors open at 3:30 PM | Show starts promptly at 4:00 PM

Location: Fairfield High School Auditorium

Ticket Information:
Pre-Sale Tickets: $10 General Admission. Available for purchase exclusively through Dance Studio Pro. (Ticket sales open January 1st)

Tickets at the Door: $15 General Admission (cash only)

HTDA Dancers: Dancers currently enrolled in any HTDA class receive FREE admission!

Come celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Storm Competition Team and wish them luck for the upcoming season!

Hamnet

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.