Announcements

Thanksgiving Closings

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

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This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in program. This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.    

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

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

Cozy Winter Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Wear your snuggliest clothes, bring a blanket or stuffie, and join us for this cozy storytime on the first day of winter!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Wear your snuggliest clothes, bring a blanket or stuffie, and join us for this cozy storytime on the first day of winter!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in program. This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.    

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Drop-in Crafts

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

We're cleaning out our storytime and craft closets and putting out a wide variety of crafts - come to the library between noon and 3 PM to relax and get creative.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're cleaning out our storytime and craft closets and putting out a wide variety of crafts - come to the library between noon and 3 PM to relax and get creative.

This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play Saturday

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Move & Groove Monday!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

We're going to move and groove on this vacation week Monday! Enjoy a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in prog...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations, Storytime
Event Details:

We're going to move and groove on this vacation week Monday! Enjoy a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Noon Year's Eve Eve!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a roc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a rockin’ dance party! 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in program.This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.  

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Fireside Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lobby at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up and a caregiver can join us by the fireplace in the lobby of the Farmington Library for a cozy family storytime. We will finish with hot cocoa in the Childre...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up and a caregiver can join us by the fireplace in the lobby of the Farmington Library for a cozy family storytime. We will finish with hot cocoa in the Children's Program Room. No registration required.

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

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Homeschoolers ages 7-9 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Elementary Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!  Each librar...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Homeschoolers ages 7-9 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Elementary Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!  Each library will alternate months hosting the discussion.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 9-12

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween
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 lib...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.   ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

The Waterless Kiddie Pool Party

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Come experience some silly fun in our kiddie pools filled with fun things to do: balls, instruments, scarves, puppets, and more!  We will also have tents, tunnels and things t...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come experience some silly fun in our kiddie pools filled with fun things to do: balls, instruments, scarves, puppets, and more!  We will also have tents, tunnels and things to walk on, big blocks to build with, and fun bubbles too.  Thi

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Two Much Fun

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler
Event Details:

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, and movement followed by a sensory or play activity! 

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, and movement followed by a sensory or play activity! 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in program.This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.  

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler
Event Details:

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  Perfect for our littlest patrons...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.   ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Two Much Fun

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler
Event Details:

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, and movement followed by a sensory or play activity! 

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, and movement followed by a sensory or play activity! 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Thriving Threes!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. This storytime weaves the d...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Fun With Math

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Children's Department. Registration required once for entire session. In this Kindergarten readiness program chil...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Children's Department. Registration required once for entire session. 

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

Magical Makers: Mermaids

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a mermaid story and design a mermaid fairy garden using miniatures and clay!

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a mermaid story and design a mermaid fairy garden using miniatures and clay!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in program.This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.  

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.