Storytime With Tucker (appointment required
673-6791)
Would you like to read to a dog? He's an excellent listener. Please call the Children's Dept. at 860-673-6791 to make your individual special appointment. Bring your own book or choose one of ours. He will be here Saturday, September 18 from 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Tots and Tunes at night! Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. One of our most popular programs, now offered at night.
Fairy House Workshop Fridays, September 10, 17 and 24 at 3:45 p.m. Be a part of it! Farmington Library will display a Fairy House neighborhood based on fairy tale characters. We will work on the houses here then deliver them to Winding Trails to be a part of the Fairy House Tour at Nature's open house. The general theme is to Save Walton Pond. Ages 6 and up. Register
ABCs of Karate Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Chris Pasquini of Competitive Edge will lead us in drills to build character, increase self-confidence and deal with bullies. Ages 3-11. Register
Check out the BOOK NOOK! Great bargains on books for all ages. Save the date! BIG SALE October 16
Online Registration: Click on the link next to the
program for which you wish to register. Farmington residents have priority over nonresidents.
Pre-School Programs:
Wonderful Ones Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m Register
Mon. Oct. 4 thru Nov. 29 at 9:15 a.m. Register
Mon. Oct. 4 thru Nov. 29 at 10:00 a.m. Register
Thurs. Oct. 7 thru 28, Nov. 4 & 18; Dec. 2 at 10:45 a.m. Register
Baby Rhyme Time Thurs. Oct. 7 thru 28; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Register Tot Time
Tuesdays, Sept. 14 & 28 at 9:30 a.m. Register Terrific Twos Wed. Oct. 6 thru 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m. Register
again at 10:45 a.m. Register
2-1/2 – 3's Wed. Oct. 6 thru 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m. Register
again at 10:45 a.m. Register
Art Around the Story Mon. Oct. 4, 18, 25; Nov. 1 thru 29 at 10:45 a.m. Register
Thurs. Oct. 7 thru 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18;
Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m. Register Thrilling Threes Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 10:45 a.m. Register
Wed. Oct. 6 thru 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1 at 10;15 a.m. Register and again at 11:00 a.m. Register Fabulous Fours and Fives Tues. Oct. 5 thru 26; Nov. 9 thru 30 at 9:30 a.m. Register
and again at 10:30 a.m. Register 5, 4, 3 Read to Me
Fridays Oct. 8 thru 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3 at 9:30 Register
and again at 10:30 a.m. Register Tales for Two
Tues. Oct. 5 thru 26; Nov. 9 thru 30 at
2:00 p.m. Register Rhymes and Rhythm
Wed. Oct. 6 thru 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1 at 10:15 a.m. Register Preschool Stories
Thurs. Oct. 7 thru 28; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Register Story Time Classics Mondays Oct. 4, 18, 25; Nov. 1 thru 29 at 2:00 p.m. Register
Special Programs for Preschoolers and the Whole Family!
Time with Tucker the Dog Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Saturday Oct. 30; Nov. 20 and Dec. 11 from 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Call 860-673-6791 to register Apple Time
Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. Register It's Magic! Wed., Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Register Little Adorable Me! Monday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Register Story Time Fun (ages 4 & up)
Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Register Fun with Food Thursday, Sept. 16 at 2:00 p.m. Register Oink, Cluck and Moo, Who Lives on a Farm? Friday, Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. Register Dinosaurs! Monday, Sept. 20 at 10:45 a.m. Register Horsing Around Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Register Dora and Diego Fiesta Wed., Sept. 22 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Register Fun with Freckles Thurs., Sept. 23 at 10:45 a.m. Register Let's Pretend Mon., Sept. 27 at 10:45 a.m. Register Books That Sing Wed., Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Register
School-Age Programs:
There's Never Been Anyone Quite like Ramona Quimby! Thursday, Sept. 2 at 4:00 p.m. . Register After School Art Friday, Sept. 3 at 4:00 p.m. Register
39 Clues Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6:00 p.m. Register Fairy House Workshops Fridays, Sept. 10, 17 & 24 at 3:45 p.m. Register Family Pajama Story Time Ages 2 & up, Monday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Register I Wonder Why? Cool Science for Curious Kids Why do leaves change color in the fall? Wed., Sept. 22 at 4:15 p.m. Register
Paper Doll Party Thurs., Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Register ABC of Karate Sat., Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m. Register Max and Ruby Story Time Mon., Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Register Look What I Made with a Leaf! Thurs., Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Register
Arthur's Home Page - Everything you need to know about Arthur and friends including games and complete television listings. Shockwave necessary for some games. http://pbskids.org/arthur
Between the Lions - Weekly stories with interactive games, reading lists, songs, puzzles and newsletters. http://pbskids.org/lions/
Boohbah - Games, movement activities, puzzles and more based on the newest Public Television Series. http://pbskids.org/boohbah/boohbah.html
Children's Television Workshop - Complete Sesame Street guide including baby information. Wonderful graphics and parent-child activities. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/
Crayola Home Page - Color your favorite picture or create new ones...get lots of craft and story ideas. http://www.crayola.com/
Funschool - Animation with interactive sites divided into pre-school, kindergarten, first and second grade. http://www.funschool.com/
Holiday Fun - Seasonal games, crafts, booklists, and more. http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/
Little Explorers - Multi-language and easy to use picture dictionary with good links. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html
Learning Games - A variety of reading, math, and computer skills games. http://www.playkidsgames.com/
Meddybemps - An imaginary island of interactive activities for parents and preschoolers. http://www.meddybemps.com/
Mister Roger's Neighborhood - Take a tour of Mr. Rogers' house, the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and get some fun behind the scenes facts about Mr. Rogers himself! http://pbskids.org/rogers/
Mr. Picasso Head - Fun with abstract art that can be changed and changed again, and even signed. http://www.mrpicassohead.com/
Pooh-to the Expotition - Award winning site for fans of Christopher Robins. Many adventures including coloring pictures and games. http://www.worldkids.net/pooh/
Rebus Rhymes: Mother Goose and Others - Fun for beginning readers...match the pictures to the words of your favorite rhymes. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/rhymes.html
Spot - Eric Hill's book series inspired these games for young children. http://www.funwithspot.com/
Starfall - A learning to read activity using short stories designed around letter sounds. http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/play.htm?f
Story Hour - Mother Goose and other original very short illustrated stories for the young child. http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/storyhour/
StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library - Story Place is the ultimate digital library for kids. Explore pages full of stories and activities for children young and old. Available in English and Spanish. http://www.storyplace.org/
Current Nutmeg Nominees (2010) and their descriptions can be found at this link. The books are listed below to check availability and place holds in our catalog.
Enroll your preschool child in our new program, 1000Books before Kindergarten, generously sponsored by Friends of the Farmington Library. When you register, you will receive a notebook and your first reading log to record books #1 to #100.
After you have read and recorded 100 books on your list, you will receive your book bag, imprinted with the logo of the program and your next reading log.
At each visit you will receive a sticker to add to our bulletin board.
Certificates will be given in August for children who have completed the program during the year. This year’s celebration will be held on Wednesday, +August 12, 2009 at 10:30 am.
What You Need To Know... Ages? Birth to Pre-K. Who can participate? You need to be a Farmington resident to participate. Why should we participate in this program? Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their success when they start school. How long do you have to complete program? You need to finish reading 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. Can more than one child enter from one family? Yes, but you will receive one book bag. Do I have to read certain books? You can read any book to your child, but you can only count each title one time. Do I need to show my reading list at each check-in? Yes, bring your notebook to the library.
Ages? Birth to Pre-K.
Who can participate? You need to be a Farmington resident to participate.
Why should we participate in this program? Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their success when they start school. 
How long do you have to complete program? You need to finish reading 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. 
Can more than one child enter from one family? Yes, but you will receive one book bag.
Do I have to read certain books? You can read any book to your child, but you can only count each title one time. 
Do I need to show my reading list at each check-in? Yes, bring your notebook to the library.
