Event List

Mary Elizabeth Basile Chopas is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Farmington, CT in the 1930s. Her presentation will discuss the experiences of Italians living...

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of The Color Purple (2023, rated PG-13).  Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light sn...

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:15 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, n...

Three local poets will launch their newest poetry collections on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library. An open mic will precede the read...

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company. The Age Cafe offers the opportunity for senior c...

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...

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

My Reputation (1946) A recent widow meets an army major while skiing and despite pressures from friends and family becomes romantically involved with him. Starring Barbara Stanwyc...

Never Split the Party...Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! This adventure will be that will test your mettle as a player! Remember...ROLL FOR INIT...

Join other multilingual families to learn about community resources and share with each other. Sponsored by the Farmington Libraries and the Farmington Public Schools.

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. ...

Festive book fair, signing, and meet-and-greet with well-known thriller, mystery, crime, and suspense authors from around Connecticut. Perfect chance to find uniquely personalized ...

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a...

We are getting into the holiday spirit by making cinnamon-scented ornaments. They smell amazing and look just like gingerbread. We will be including a 3D printed gingerbread man co...

It’s a Wonderful Lecture is a presentation that has truly resonated on a deep level with so many. Taking a look at the beloved classic It’s a Wonderful Life, Dustin uses ...

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Holiday Affair (1949) A young widow is torn between a boring attorney and a romantic ne'er-do-well. Starring Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, and Wendell Corey. 1HR 27MIN.

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style with our Taylor Swift themed escape room!Plot: There's been a glitch! Taylor has lost her albums and it is up to you to get them back and...

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'll be making: Mason Jar Luminaries

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with our Taylor Swift themed escape room! Plot: Taylor has lost her albums and it is up to you to find them and return them to our (Cardboard) ...

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a...

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Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Christmas Carol (1951) Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christma...

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.  ...