Monthly Archives: September 2015
Director’s College Event: From the Shadow of JFK – The Rise of Beatlemania in America
- Sep
- 29
On Thursday, October 29, the Farmington Libraries will host Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz to discuss the impact of JFK’s assassination on the initial success of The Beatles in the U.S. This event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Farmington Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. February 1964 was the most important month of […]
read moreTwo-Part Meditation Workshop: Improving Your Life through Meditation
- Sep
- 27
Farmington Libraries will host a two-part meditation workshop on Tuesday, October 27 and Tuesday, November 3. Both sessions will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. Meditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. It is easy to learn […]
read moreFVGLA Appraisal Day
- Sep
- 24
On Sunday, October 18, the Farmington Village Green and Library Association will hold its first ever Appraisal Day, where they public can bring in their antiques and valuables to have them appraised by the experts. This fundraising event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Farmington Main Library, located at 6 Monteith […]
read moreGarmany Music Series: Singer-Songwriter Lara Herscovitch
- Sep
- 22
On Thursday, October 22, the Farmington Libraries will host accomplished singer-songwriter Lara Herscovitch for a performance of original music. This concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. A highly unique singer-songwriter, poet and performer, Lara’s music is original modern folk with flavors of blues, jazz, and pop. Former […]
read moreAdult Crafternoons @ Barney: Whale Wind Chime
- Sep
- 22
Why let the kids have all the fun? Adult Crafternoons are back by popular demand at the Barney Library. On Thursday, October 22, we will be building wind chimes. This program will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Barney Library at 71 Main Street. Get ready to craft! Learn to use a dremel tool […]
read moreFall Financial Series: Financial Facts of Life – Teaching Your Children Money Management
- Sep
- 20
As part of its Fall Financial Series, the Farmington Library will host a workshop on teaching teens and college-age adults about money management. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 6 Monteith Drive. This workshop for parents of teens and college-age young adults will […]
read moreLocal Author Fair
- Sep
- 17
On Saturday, October 17, the Farmington Library will host a Local Author Fair from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Main Library, located at 6 Monteith Drive. Book lovers of all ages are invited to to meet children’s, young adult, and adult authors from around the region, all in one place. Get a book signed, […]
read moreFall Art Show: Fine Art Photography
- Sep
- 16
From October 15 to November 30, the Farmington Main Library will host a fine art photography gallery show. An opening gala with the artists present will take place on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. This event is free and open to the public. The artists featured […]
read moreLine Dance for Fun
- Sep
- 13
On Tuesday, October 13, Farmington Libraries will host a line dance lesson for beginners. This event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. Line dance is fun, great exercise, and a wonderful group activity. Receive an introduction to such popular dances as the Cha-Cha Slide, Lindi Shuffle, Cupid […]
read moreStrawberry Hill Restored: The Past, Present, and Future of Horace Walpole’s Little Gothic Castle
- Sep
- 11
On Thursday, September 24, the Lewis Walpole Library, in collaboration with the Farmington Libraries and the Village Lecture Series, will host a lecture by Michael Snodin, former head of the Designs section of the Department of Prints, Drawings, and Paintings at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, entitled Strawberry Hill Restored: The Past, Present, and […]
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