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Learn to Play Digimon Card Game

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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 Play Digimon!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Building S.T.E.A.M.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a story, games, and rotating around to different S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) stations.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a story, games, and rotating around to different S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) stations.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Biblio Box

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

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab and Go
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! Register via this calendar once and be subscribed for 4 months--if you miss two boxes, you'll...

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

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

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, April 25, 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 "Elementary" group.

Ukulele Storytime and Mini Lesson

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join Julie Stepanek for a musical storytime and a mini ukulele lesson!!

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

Join Julie Stepanek for a musical storytime and a mini ukulele lesson!!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker 101: Daisy's Vase

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Maker 101:

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...

Event Details:

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! 

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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 craft features elements pre-made using one of the machines and is customizable. Each month uses a new piece of equipment.

As a bonus, you can ask our Maker Space experts questions about the space and equipment. Take a look at other projects and make a one-on-one appointment to have us walk you through it.

Perfect for beginners, ages 18 and up.

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! 

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

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, April 28, 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...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Infant/Toddler" group.

Onederful Ones

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.**Please note: No class on March 15

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.

**Please note: No class on March 15

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

Pint- Sized Picassos

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

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

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
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 throug...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Baseball Trivia

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

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 get you ejected from the game!

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

Terrific Twos

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

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through the use of books, rhymes, finger play and...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through the use of books, rhymes, finger play and songs. 

 

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.

Bite Size Science

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025. &...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.

There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting. During this storytime you can expect: interactiv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Girls Who Code Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization focuse...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Skill Building, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Two Much Fun

Thursday, May 1, 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, movement, and a sensory or play activity! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, movement, and 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, May 1, 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...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Dark Sky - Help Save Connecticut's Migratory Birds

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gardening Under the Stars: Saving Our Nocturnal Pollinators & Our HealthAfter the sun sets, many important pollinating insects begin their night shift. A growing body of resear...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Gardening Under the Stars: Saving Our Nocturnal Pollinators & Our Health

Friends of the Farmington Libraries

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Farmington Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Mini Mozarts

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

In this program children ages 3-5 will have the opportunity to explore and create music using their voices, bodies, and percussion instruments. Each month we will learn a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this program children ages 3-5 will have the opportunity to explore and create music using their voices, bodies, and percussion instruments. Each month we will learn about music through stories, songs, and crafts.

 

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

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, May 5, 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...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Elementary" group.

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9

Monday, May 5, 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...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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, May 5, 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...

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