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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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Age Group
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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 "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, January 16, 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:

Snowed Under (1936) Alan Tanner's new play opens in a week, but Tanner just can't finish the third act. He's retreated to a snowbound cottage to work. Stranded with two wives, a g...

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!

Snowed Under (1936)

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 "Adults" group.

"Play it again, Sam": A Musical History Lecture

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Russ Sulk gives a presentation on the music that made a generation. He will discuss different record labels and song histories. Learn about the music that helped inspire the works ...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Russ Sulk gives a presentation on the music that made a generation. He will discuss different record labels and song histories. Learn about the music that helped inspire the works of today.

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.

 

 

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

After Hours: Crochet Circle

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween
Event Details:

Are you an avid crocheter? Want to learn how to crochet? Sign up for our After Hours: Crochet Circle! Bring your own project or choose from a provided pattern. Spend your Friday ev...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you an avid crocheter? Want to learn how to crochet? Sign up for our After Hours: Crochet Circle! Bring your own project or choose from a provided pattern. Spend your Friday evening making a cute cozy friend and learning a new skill!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garmany Music Series: Randy and Millie Calistri-Yeh

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The program will feature Broadway tunes, classical music, international folk dances, and classic rock songs, along with fascinating stories behind the music. Synergismus is the pre...

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

The program will feature Broadway tunes, classical music, international folk dances, and classic rock songs, along with fascinating stories behind the music. Synergismus is the premier violin-cello duo of Southern Connecticut.

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, January 21, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Game Tournament: Jackbox Trivia Edition

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Think you can survive a Jackbox Trivia Game? Compete against others in this game tournament for the ultimate weird trophy and $10 gift card prize! Register to sign up! Open to t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Think you can survive a Jackbox Trivia Game? Compete against others in this game tournament for the ultimate weird trophy and $10 gift card prize!

Register to sign up! Open to those in 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess for Kids

Tuesday, January 21, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Teens" group.

Girls Who Code Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board 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: Board 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, January 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, January 23, 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:

I Met Him in Paris (1937) Kay Denham, romanced in Paris by friends Gene and George, can't figure out why George disapproves of Gene. Starring Claudette Colbert, Melvyn Douglas, an...

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!

I Met Him in Paris (1937)
Kay Denham, romanced in Paris by friends Gene and George, can't figure out why George disapproves of Gene. Starring Claudette Colbert, Melvyn Douglas, and Robert Young. 1HR 26MIN.

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

Life Skills: Cursive 101

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know more about how cursive works? Have a question about your signature just can't figure out? Join us for a cursive demonstration and understanding the bas...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Skill Building
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to know more about how cursive works? Have a question about your signature just can't figure out? Join us for a cursive demonstration and understanding the basics of how to sign your name!

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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, January 24, 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.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Cupcake Crafternoon

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for an extra sweet Saturday event! We will read a story and design our own clay cupcake and donut creations while enjoying real cupcakes! 

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for an extra sweet Saturday event! We will read a story and design our own clay cupcake and donut creations while enjoying real cupcakes! 

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

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, January 27, 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 "Adults" group.

Remember When...Conversation Group

Monday, January 27, 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. 

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, January 28, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess for Kids

Tuesday, January 28, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.