Event List

Decorate your own candle that looks like a mini cake! Candles and decor will be premade--please let us know if you would like an unscented candle!You will get to paint your candle,...

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. ...

We will be making a lavender gel air freshener, perfect for a fresh scent in a small space.  

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!Register for a reminder.Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

Do you wonder where cosmetics originated and how they evolved through the years?  If so, join us as we explore the origins of makeup and the ways in which societal changes inf...

Join us for "The Lullaby of Broadway" on April 12  at 2 PM at the Farmington Libraries! 🌟 Jazz pianist John Brighenti and vocalist Lisa Carroll will bring iconic Broadway Lull...

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington. This event is open to all arti...

Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling at the Barney Library! Try it solo, in pairs or as a team. We have an assortment of puzzles waiting for you!

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.Click here to find the Public Co...

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try so...

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup.  ...

Jeremy's journey to feeling empowered as an autistic individual and his work as a professional helping others on that journey give him a unique insight into how autistic empowermen...

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!Register for a reminder.Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, beh...

Curious about Digimon the card game? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to spend hours on YouTube? Need a refresher or shaky with the rules? Come to our Learn to Pla...

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each cra...

Come decoupage a jar to make a beautiful vase and add Daisies made on our Glowforge. Perfect for Mother's day or as a decoration! 

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, n...

It's officially baseball season and it's time to test your knowledge. Register as an individual or as a group. Wear your merch and represent your team--but poor sportsmanship will ...

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. ...

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!Register for a reminder.Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

This month we're making: Paper Bird Garland Please note there's no Monthly Makers in April so registration for May's event will open April 10 at 9:00 AM.