Welcome to Friendly Fort Fairfield
We will be closed Wednesday, January 1st.
We will reopen Thursday, January 2nd at 10am.
Happy New Year!
Come help us color our GIANT Poster!
Friday, January 3rd, at 3:30. Just pop in to add your splash of color to our poster. Bring your friends!
Jauary Book Sale
Come in from the cold to check out our Winter Book Sale and buy some books, so you can STAY in from the cold. This month we are featuring Coffee Table Books, How-to books, Craft Books and Cookbooks.
What better way to spend a cold winter's day than by delving into a giant coffee table book with gorgeous photos, starting a new project with a how-to or craft book, or spending the day in the kitchen experimenting with decadent foods. Negative temperatures have never looked so good!
Story Times
Elementary aged students, come hear a story, play games, sing songs.
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No registration required. Just come on in to participate.
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Meets every other Thursday at 3:00pm.
January Dates:
January 9th
January 23rd
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Chair-ish your Library!
Valentine's Edition
There is still time to get your chair to paint.
we have 4 left!
We have extended the due date to Saturday, January 11th by 4pm.
Attention Artists!!
We have chairs!
We need talent! ​
Would you like to help us raise more $$ for the library?
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Our Christmas Chair Auction helped us purchase a new water fountain last year.
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This year, we were gifted RED CHAIRS. What a perfect color for Valentine's Day!
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We are looking for artists to use their talents to decorate these chairs any which way you can to make them fun, interesting, beautiful...you choose. We will hold a silent auction in January with winners being announced on Valentine's Day.
FFPL Memorial Garden Plaque,
You still have time...
We will be ordering our Memorial Garden Donor plaque soon, but there is still time to get your name on it. If you wish to make a donation, please contact the library at 207-472-3880 for more info or send a check to: Fort Fairfield Public Library Memorial Fund, 339 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742 with a notation that it is for the Memorial Garden. You can indicate that you want to talk about a specific item to place in the garden, or you can contribute to ongoing maintenance needs of the garden. Every bit helps. We appreciate everyone who has helped make the garden a reality.​
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Tea, Trifle and a Historical Display
Come into the Library Saturday, January 11th from 11am to 1pm for a pot of tea, a dot of history and a spot of Trifle.
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The display consists of some items used in the library in days gone by and other interesting "old" things.
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While you're looking around, socialize and relax with a cup of tea and a bit of Chocolate Trifle. Reminisce about the past and the way things used to be.
BINGO!
Elementary aged Children.
Challenge your friends to a friendly game of BINGO!
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No registration required. Just come on in to participate.
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Next Date: Friday, January 17th.
3:30-4:30pm
Do you need a special card for a special someone in your life? Valentine's, birthday, Thank-you note? What could be more special than a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind card made by you? This free event is open to the public and best for ages 10 and up. We will provide cards, envelopes and craft supplies. You supply the creativity.
Noon to 1pm, Saturday, January 18th.
Please contact the library to reserve a spot. Workshop limit: 12.
Card Making Workshop
January Book Club
Book: The Silent Patient
by Alex Michaelides
If you are interested in joining our book club, please see one of the library staff for more details.
After School Bingo
Challenge your friends to a fun game of BINGO.
LEGO Club
Do your kids enjoy building with Legos and want to meet others who share the same interests? Join our Lego Club.
Every month they meet new challenges and build innovative creations. What will they come up with next?
Join in to find out. No need to sign up. Just pop into any of our sessions and start building.
Did you know...Fort Fairfield Public Library is the Fort Fairfield Access Point for the Aroostook Agency on Aging.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, an agency representative holds open hours from 9am-12 pm at the Fort Fairfield Library. No appointment is required to speak with a live human. Have questions about services, programs or events that the agency offers? Come in to get answers.
Some other events currently available:
Mini-Monday Talks -
1st Monday of every month from 1:00-2:00pm
Tuesday Talks with Joy -
1st Tuesday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm
What to Know Wednesday -
3rd Wednesday of every month from 12-1:00pm
These programs are offered on site or at any Access Point Location via video conferencing technology. If you are interested in participating at the Fort Fairfield Access Point, please register by calling the Aroostook Agency on Aging and someone will be available at the library to provide access.
Aroostook Agency on Aging Contact Information:
Phone: - 1-800-439-1789
Email: info@aroostookaging.org
Check out even more events sponsored by The Aroostook Agency on Aging by clinking the link or by checking out the event poster on the library Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JsjqzU8T9/
Children's Garden.
First year...
Programming coming next season.
Fort Fairfield Public Library Memorial Garden
In honor of Rose Elmer, her parents and many beloved community members memorialized here. Come enjoy a peaceful moment in our garden.
Sponsored by
Community Donors
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Volunteer opportunities!
We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in leading programs/groups, program/group helpers or helping out in the library or in the gardens. If you are interested in volunteering, you can pick up an application at the library.
The Library Food Cupboard
We are happy to announce that Fort Fairfield Public Library now has a small food cupboard in the downstairs foyer. If you are in need you can access this cupboard Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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If you would like to donate a non-perishable food item please drop it off in the cupboard or at the circulation desk.
The cupboard has been restocked and is currently full.
