Monthly Archives: May 2013
Farmington Journeys Into the Paranormal
- May
- 24
We had a full house last night for a “Journey Into the Paranormal” with Adam Shefts and Mark Firulli of the Northeast Paranormal Investigation Society. Adam and Mark shared anecdotes and audio, video, and photographic evidence gathered from their many investigations throughout the northeast, including a number of sites in Connecticut. The evidence presented is […]
read moreFarmington Teens Create Wearable Art at the Library
- May
- 23
Teen Library patrons braved the stormy weather today to paint beautiful images onto blank t-shirts and tote bags. The end results were stunning–the entire library staff was impressed!
read moreFarmington Chess Club wins Trophy
- May
- 22
The Farmington Library Chess Team, coached by Alexander Lumelsky, received a beautiful trophy at the Connecticut Scholastic Chess Competition at UCONN. They also received a trophy at another competition as a team and then won numerous individual trophies. We will be starting a new session of Chess Club in the fall. Pictured are Coach Lumelsky, […]
read moreDirector’s College Event: From Exile to Eden
- May
- 20
On Wednesday, May 29, Jadwiga Szelazek Morrison will talk about her book, “From Exile to Eden: A Family Journal.” This event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Farmington Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive. On February 10, 1940, the Szelazek family was deported as prisoners of war from Poland to a Soviet labor […]
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Journey into the Paranormal with the Northeast Paranormal Investigations Society
- May
- 17
The Farmington Library delves into the paranormal on Thursday, May 23, 2013, when Adam Shefts of the Northeast Paranormal Investigation Society will take us on a “Journey into the Paranormal.” This event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the main library at 6 Monteith Drive. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you want to […]
read moreWhy Girls’ Education Matters
- May
- 16
The Farmington Main Library will host Wendy Swift, Vice President of Pathways Togo, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, for a presentation and showing of the UN documentary film, To Educate a Girl. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the main library at 6 Monteith Drive. “Why Girls’ Education Matters” focuses on one […]
read moreMary Todd Lincoln Visits the Barney Library
- May
- 15
On Tuesday, May 14th, the Barney Library received a visit from the wife of the 16th President of the United States. Barney’s Hoppin Gallery had a full house, as actress Carol Deleppo sank seamlessly into the character of Mary Todd Lincoln: accent, hoop skirts, and all. Over the course of the hour long program, Ms. […]
read morePresenting…your 2014 Nutmeg Award nominees!
- May
- 15
Looking for this year’s Teen and High School Nutmeg Award nominees? They’re all right here in the Teen Space! This is the first year that the Nutmegs have included books for readers in grades 9 through 12, and there are some really great selections available. Some […]
read moreLiving With An Irregular Heartbeat
- May
- 13
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Farmington Libraries will host a presentation on living with an irregular heartbeat. This talk will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Farmington Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive, and will be presented by a Registered Nurse by the Farmington Valley VNA. Over 2 million Americans live with an […]
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