Announcements

Thanksgiving Closings

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bite- Sized Science

All Day
Children
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This program offers a fun way to learn simple scientific concepts and conduct experiments. Activity bags with instructions for each program will be available for pick up at the Main Library children’s desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Painted Bird Paperweight

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will take a plaster of paris bird and paint it to make a beautiful paperweight. 

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pint- Sized Picasso

9:30am - 10:15am
Children
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

 Each week we will share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers Dance Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Barney Library
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Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances,
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Tote Bag Decorating

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your very own tote bag that you can bring home! 

Open to those in Grades 7-12.

Register to Save Your Seat.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Farmington Libraries

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hybrid Program: The Great Healthy Yard Project: Diane Lewis, M.D.

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: , Lectures & Presentations, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

Dr. Diane Lewis, a nephrologist, author and consultant in environmental health, will describe how the chemicals we put on our yards end up in our drinking water, even bottled water, and why this puts a cloud over our children's future.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Just Knit Series with Jerusha

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of knitting! Whether you are a seasoned knitter or are picking up needles for the first time, you'll find a supportive group focused on the love of craft and the creative process.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual Chess - Grades 5-8 (Extra class added on April 25!)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Children
Farmington Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

**Note: an extra class was added to the series - April 25th.

For children in grades 5-8. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk with Kate Beaton

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands