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Christmas Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: UV Resin Mosaics

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own mosaic from premade UV resin tiles! Decorate a frame, a box, a coaster, and more!   Drop in; while supplies last. Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own mosaic from premade UV resin tiles! Decorate a frame, a box, a coaster, and more!

 

Drop in; while supplies last. Open to those going into 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 "Adults" group.

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.

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

The Waterless Kiddie Pool Party

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Come experience some silly fun in our kiddie pools filled with fun things to do: balls, instruments, scarves, puppets, and more!  We will also have tents, tunnels and things t...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come experience some silly fun in our kiddie pools filled with fun things to do: balls, instruments, scarves, puppets, and more!  We will also have tents, tunnels and things to walk on, big blocks to build with, and fun bubbles too.  Thi

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
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, January 8, 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...

Open
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout @ the Barney

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in for Homeschool Hangout in the Barney Library Teen Space! Play board games, color, eat some snacks, or chat in this hour long hang out session!Register for a reminder--open ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Drop in for Homeschool Hangout in the Barney Library Teen Space! Play board games, color, eat some snacks, or chat in this hour long hang out session!

Register for a reminder--open to those ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, January 9, 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:

The Gold Rush (1925) A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune, and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall. Starring Char...

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!

The Gold Rush (1925)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: UV Resin Mosaics

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own mosaic from premade UV resin tiles! Decorate a frame, a box, a coaster, and more!   Drop in; while supplies last. Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own mosaic from premade UV resin tiles! Decorate a frame, a box, a coaster, and more!

 

Drop in; while supplies last. Open to those going into 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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...

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

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M - Build a Boat

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Registration required.We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun!...

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

Grades 1-3. Registration required.

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! 

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 10, 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 "Adults" group.

Multilingual Connections Circle

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Board Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maker 101: Winter Wonderland Painting

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

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.

Saturday Art Studio: Craft a Yearly Calendar

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5 & up. Registration required.Join us as we craft a calendar for the new year!   

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 5 & up. Registration required.

Join us as we craft a calendar for the new year! 

 

 

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

Studio Ghibli Saturday: Princess Mononoke

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Princess Mononoke (1997; Rated PG-13) on a chilly winter Saturday!Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, and Billy Bob Thornton h...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Princess Mononoke (1997; Rated PG-13) on a chilly winter Saturday!

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.

Bob Bloom's Drumming About You

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon filled with joyous beats and melodies for all ages.  Musician Bob Bloom will bring his colorful cargo of drums for all participants to participate whi...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon filled with joyous beats and melodies for all ages.  Musician Bob Bloom will bring his colorful cargo of drums for all participants to participate while he sings and plays.

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

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, January 13, 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 13, 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...

Open
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.

Mini Mozarts

Monday, January 13, 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 week we will learn ab...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 week we will learn about music through stories, songs, and crafts.

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

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book storytime and craft! For kids in grades K-4

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book storytime and craft! For kids in grades K-4

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

T(w)een Time: Origami Stars

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year by writing your intentions or wishes for the next year on colorful origami stars!Open to those in Grades 5-8. Registration Required.

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year by writing your intentions or wishes for the next year on colorful origami stars!

Open to those in Grades 5-8. Registration Required.

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.

Onederful Ones

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

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

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

Pint- Sized Picassos

Tuesday, January 14, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.