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History of Beauty & Cosmetics Lecture

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you wonder where cosmetics originated and how they evolved through the years?  If so, join us as we explore the origins of makeup and the ways in which societal changes inf...

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Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Do you wonder where cosmetics originated and how they evolved through the years?  If so, join us as we explore the origins of makeup and the ways in which societal changes influenced the beauty industry’s development.

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

The Poop Museum!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping, and is delivered with the silliness that you might imagine accompanying a program about poop for kids. It's the...

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Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping, and is delivered with the silliness that you might imagine accompanying a program about poop for kids.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Incredible India Event

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

THIS IS NOT A LIBRARY SPONSORED EVENTThe Republic of India is the world's most populous democracy, and is known for its religious and cultural diversity. Indian cult...

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Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 135
Event Details:

THIS IS NOT A LIBRARY SPONSORED EVENT

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...

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Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "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...

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Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Into the Archives: Celebrating Farmington Libraries History

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Farmington Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The period following the Second World War saw a major increase in population and education initiatives in Farmington and Unionville that continued through the devastation of the 19...

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Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Farmington Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The period following the Second World War saw a major increase in population and education initiatives in Farmington and Unionville that continued through the devastation of the 1955 Flood and the redevelopment of Unionville’s center in the 1960s.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Invasive Plants as Food

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, July 14 at 10:00 AM for Invasive Plants as Food at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street. This program discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plants and ...

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Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Skill Building
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, July 14 at 10:00 AM for Invasive Plants as Food at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT

All Day 8/28 - 8/29
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library
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Farmington Library, Barney Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/26 - 11/28
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library