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Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
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Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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Chess for Kids

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

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Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 9-12

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Homeschoolers ages 9-12 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!  Each library will alternate months hosting the discussion.

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers ages 9-12 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!  Each library will alternate months hosting the discussion.

chess pieces

Chess for Kids

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

chess pieces

Chess for Kids

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

Toadally Terrific Toad Abodes

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Join us for an unFROGetable evening! We will learn about toads and their habitats and create our own toad homes!

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an unFROGetable evening! We will learn about toads and their habitats and create our own toad homes!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
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Tinkering Tweens: 3D Painting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk

Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

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Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

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Tinkering Tweens: Donut Clock

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Adventure Awaits

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library Lawn at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Disney's Jungle Cruise

Flicks & Family

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.

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Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.

painted rocks

Tinkering Tweens: Optical Illusions Lab

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Cupcake

Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

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FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Jumanji

Flicks & Family

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jumanji (1995, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

View Details
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jumanji (1995, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Tinkering Tweens: Squishy Circuits

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.