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Barney Kids Book Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tech Help

Wednesday, April 23, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Wildlife Wednesday: The Bobcat, Connecticut’s Secretive Wild Cat

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults, Children
Event Details:

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, beh...

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

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts.

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

Two Much Fun

Thursday, April 24, 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! 

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:

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, April 24, 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 "Teens" group.

Craft Your Way!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

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

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!

Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

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.

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...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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: 0
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: 13
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! 

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, April 29, 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, 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 "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, 2:00 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, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!
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: 21
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

We Play Wednesday

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or...

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

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

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.