Announcements
Summer Saturdays
Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June - August.
Independence Day Closing
The Farmington Libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 for Independence Day.
News & Updates
![NoveList Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-11/novelist.png?itok=7WXFmL2R)
![Lost and Found](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-02/Lost%20%26%20Found.png?itok=CSyx5ZM8)
We have a build up of Lost & Found items at the Barney Library. If you or your child think perhaps your item could be one of the many coats, sweatshirts or gloves we have accumulated, now is the perfect time to stop by and retrieve your item!
![National Novel Writing Month Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-10/what-is-nanowrimo.png?itok=MITq-gHN)
November is National Novel Writing Month! The challenge "to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days.
![Programs for Children & Families December 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-10/1.png?itok=GCrsEMSz)
The Kids' Place December 2023 Brochure for children’s programs is now available to view! Registration will begin on November 18.
![Halloween Family Pumpkins](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-10/Halloween%20%281%29.png?itok=ddMs3CKL)
![Celebrate the Friends 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-10/Celebrate%20the%20Friends.png?itok=gere9MsG)
![A Novel Tasting](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-10/A%20Novel%20Tasting%20Nutmeg%20TV%20Sized.png?itok=QlvsI35w)
Join The Friends of the Farmington Libraries at the Farmington Community Center located at 321 New Britain Avenue, Unionville for a beer and wine tasting fundraiser to benefit The Farmington Libraries. Enjoy light refreshments as you participate in a tea cup and silent auctions and live mus
![Call for Artisans](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-09/CALL%20FOR%20ARTISANS.png?itok=UXYAv1Rn)
The Farmington Libraries are looking for local artisans to participate in our 2024 Maker Fair. This event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 24 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Main Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington.
![Monday: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Only one ride per visit!](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-09/Without%20Sunday%20Hours.png?itok=mf4JtoRJ)
Monday: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Only one ride per visit!
![Child's hands reading braille](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-09/Braille%20for%20children.png?itok=vnZDaoTt)
Girl Scout Troop 66309 will be in the Lobby at the Farmington Main Library on Saturday, September 23, between 2:00 and 5:00 PM, to provide visitors with information on Braille, introduce the Braille books that they purchased for the children's collection, and offer a bookmark activity.
![Tri Library Percy Jackson Trivia](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-09/Teen%20Instagram%20Posts.png?itok=W0h5HKSH)
Do you have what it takes to go up against teens from Simsbury & Avon in our Percy Jackson Trivia challenge? Show off your Percy Jackson knowledge and join us at the Avon Public Library for the ultimate trivia competition!
Registration Required! Open to those in Grades 6-12.
![2023 CT Kid Governor Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2023-08/2023%20CTKG%20Elisavet%20Ellie%20Mendez%20-%20Official%20Portrait.jpg?itok=6GjZtS2h)
The Farmington Library is one of only six locations Ellie Mendez, 2023’s Connecticut Kid Governor, will be visiting! Join us on Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 PM at the Main Library.
![Upcoming Programs](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_teaser/public/2022-05/UPCOMING%20PROGRAMS.png?itok=Z1SllZqj)
Kick off the month with FREE WRITE FRIDAYS at the Main Library at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 1.