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Thanksgiving Closings

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

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Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti performing a character in front of a fireplace

“I Can’t Die But Once” an American Hero: A performance by Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Listen to Harriet Tubman with this one of a kind, incredible, and enrapturing performance. Harriet Tubman a woman of unique qualities and abilities even though she was illiter...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Listen to Harriet Tubman with this one of a kind, incredible, and enrapturing performance. 

Studio Ghibli Saturday: Whisper of the Heart

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tween
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Whisper of the Heart (1995; Rated G) on a chilly winter Saturday!From the creators of the Academy Award®-winning SPIRIT...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Whisper of the Heart (1995; Rated G) on a chilly winter Saturday!

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.
a group of older adults talking with the farmington libraries logo

Remember When...Conversation Group

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your frien...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your friends and join us for conversations. 

Movie Matinee @ the Barney

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of Little Women (2019, rated PG).  Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of Little Women (2019, rated PG). 

Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to enjoy.

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Novel Ideas

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Novel Ideas:

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...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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, no registration required!

Teen Tech Help

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Splendor in the Grass (1961) The love of high school sweethearts Deanie and Bud is weighed down by the oppressive expectations of their parents and society in smalltown Kansas in ...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Splendor in the Grass (1961)

Reading Room

Silent Book Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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. ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Generations Club: Age Cafe

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
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Neuro-Spicy Conversation Group

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.  

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats. Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from t...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

love affair

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Love Affair (1939) A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. Starring Irene Dunn, Charles Boyer, Maria Ouspenskaya. 1HR 28MIN.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Love Affair (1939)
A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. Starring Irene Dunn, Charles Boyer, Maria Ouspenskaya. 1HR 28MIN.

a group of older adults talking with the farmington libraries logo

Remember When...Conversation Group

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your frien...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your friends and join us for conversations. 

Teen Tech Help

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Dark Victory (1939) A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether or not she'll meet her final days with dignity. Starring Bette Davis, Ge...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Dark Victory (1939)

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Neuro-Spicy Conversation Group

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.  

Speed Puzzling @ the Barney

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

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!

ninotchka

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Ninotchka (1939) A stern Soviet woman sent to Paris to supervise the sale of jewels seized from Russian nobles finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is su...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Ninotchka (1939)

The No Book Book Club

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
The No Book Book Club:

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.  ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups

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. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.

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Novel Ideas

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Novel Ideas:

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...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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, no registration required!

Teen Tech Help

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) An aged teacher and former headmaster of a boarding school recalls his career and his personal life over the decades. Starring Greer Garson, Robert Donat...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)
An aged teacher and former headmaster of a boarding school recalls his career and his personal life over the decades. Starring Greer Garson, Robert Donat, and Terry Kilburn. 1HR 54MIN.

Movie Matinee @ the Barney

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022, rated PG-13) Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light sn...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022, rated PG-13)

Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to enjoy.

conversation talk to speak chat entertain blah chatter blah blah blah chatted to chat

Neuro-Spicy Conversation Group

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.