Join antique car clubs HCCA, AACA, VSCCA, and the CSCC, at Pequot Library for a display of literary and automotive art unlike any other. This one-of-a-kind event showcases select antique automobiles, race cars, Kustoms, and classics — from brass cars to vintage race cars and more — on the library front lawn, alongside modern sports cars in the lot.&nbsp;
Want to display your car?&nbsp;&nbsp;Space is limited, but pre-registration helps! Please Pre-Register your vehicle <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqHAHh9TA4mmId7hR4e3SVI7mPrt74QaNh-tCuKHTAZNVV6w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.
<ul><li>AUTO DISPLAYS please arrive with your car between 8:30-9:30am.</li><li>FRONT LAWN spaces are available on a first come, first served basis – until we fill up with preferred spaces going to pre-war cars. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>PARKING LOT spaces are also available for modern and high-performance sports cars – first come, first served, also until it fills up.</li></ul>
About our car club partners The Horseless Carriage &amp; Antique Automobile Clubs of America have been preserving, restoring, and driving automotive works of art — keeping the hobby alive through community shows, car tours, and one-of-a-kind auto experiences since 1951. The Vintage Sports Car Club of America aims to preserve and exercise vintage racing cars on race tracks like Lime Rock Park in CT, and has been doing so since 1958.&nbsp; The CT Seaport Car Club was established in 2009, and represents a wonderful blend of all car ages and types, from early brass-era to high-performance post-war vehicles.

Local Event: Velocity in Volumes

Fairfield County

Fairfield

Connecticut

Velocity in Volumes

Join antique car clubs HCCA, AACA, VSCCA, and the CSCC, at Pequot Library for a display of literary and automotive art unlike...

Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is officially seeking vendors, artists, and performers for our upcoming Mini Renaissance Faire this summer!

We are looking for creators with a passion for the medieval and renaissance periods. Whether you sell handmade wares, provide thematic food, or perform period-accurate entertainment, we want to hear from you.
<ul><li>When: August 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li><li>Where: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library</li><li>The Perk: There is no cost to table for vendors. Payment for performers is negotiable.</li></ul>
If you have a relevant niche, please reach out to lbartlomiejczyk@ewml.org to secure your spot!

Local Event: Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

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Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini...

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is officially seeking vendors, artists, and performers for our upcoming Mini Renaissance...

Calling All Artisans & Performers! Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured speakers will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.   
The free, virtual series includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author.  A complete list of events is available on the EWML virtual author talk series website at https://libraryc.org/ewml/upcoming
All events are free and open to the public!

Local Event: August Author Talks at EWML

August Author Talks at EWML

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and...

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is officially seeking vendors, artists, and performers for our upcoming Mini Renaissance Faire this summer!
We are looking for creators with a passion for the medieval and renaissance periods. Whether you sell handmade wares, provide thematic food, or perform period-accurate entertainment, we want to hear from you.
<ul><li>When: August 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</li><li>Where: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library</li><li>The Perk: There is no cost to table for vendors. Payment for performers is negotiable.</li></ul>
If you have a relevant niche, please reach out to lbartlomiejczyk@ewml.org to secure your spot!

Local Event: Calling All Artisans & Performers -- Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

Calling All Artisans & Performers -- Mini...

Calling All Artisans & Performers -- Mini Renaissance Faire at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

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Local Event: AUDITIONS for 2026 A Winter Ballet - Nutcracker - Mark Your Calendars

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Unquowa School is an independent PreK–8 school in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated exclusively to the transformative years of childhood and early...

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With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

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Where you go to high school matters. Make it count at St. Joseph High School. St. Joseph High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college...

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Offering a cozy, loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Honey Tree is committed to creating lasting memories and fostering a...

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Saturday, August 1

Velocity in Volumes

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