Announcements

Christmas Closing

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

Event List

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Exhibit: Kate Emery

All Day 12/10 - 1/4
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Shows
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Farmington Nostalgia: A celebration of New England's Charm through oil paintings.Reception: Saturday, December 14, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Hoppin Gallery

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
Event Details:

Farmington Nostalgia: A celebration of New England's Charm through oil paintings.

Reception: Saturday, December 14, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Hoppin Gallery

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

Cozy Winter Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Wear your snuggliest clothes, bring a blanket or stuffie, and join us for this cozy storytime on the first day of winter!

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

Wear your snuggliest clothes, bring a blanket or stuffie, and join us for this cozy storytime on the first day of winter!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maker 101: Winter Moss Wreaths

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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 "All Ages" group.

Hartford Men in Harmony

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Hartford Men in Harmony is made up men of all ages from all backgrounds. The ingredients we share are a love of harmony, fellowship, and curiosity to learn and continually deve...

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

The Hartford Men in Harmony is made up men of all ages from all backgrounds. The ingredients we share are a love of harmony, fellowship, and curiosity to learn and continually develop our personal musical ability.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wrap It Up: Holiday Gift Wrapping Party at the Library

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a little easier on you this holiday season.  

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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 "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, December 27, 2024 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Drop-in Crafts

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

We're cleaning out our storytime and craft closets and putting out a wide variety of crafts - come to the library between noon and 3 PM to relax and get creative.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're cleaning out our storytime and craft closets and putting out a wide variety of crafts - come to the library between noon and 3 PM to relax and get creative.

This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play Saturday

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

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

Move & Groove Monday!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

We're going to move and groove on this vacation week Monday! Enjoy a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in prog...

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

We're going to move and groove on this vacation week Monday! Enjoy a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Noon Year's Eve Eve!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a roc...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a rockin’ dance party! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wrap It Up: Holiday Gift Wrapping Party at the Library

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Need some time to just relax and wrap your gifts for your holiday celebrations? We’ve got you. We have free wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and other wrapping supplies to make it a little easier on you this holiday season.  

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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 3, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Flicks & Family

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special screening of The Wild Robot (2024, rated PG) at the Barney Library.Synopsis: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special screening of The Wild Robot (2024, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

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

Fireside Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lobby at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up and a caregiver can join us by the fireplace in the lobby of the Farmington Library for a cozy family storytime. We will finish with hot cocoa in the Childre...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up and a caregiver can join us by the fireplace in the lobby of the Farmington Library for a cozy family storytime. We will finish with hot cocoa in the Children's Program Room. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the first Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington. This event is open to al...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join the first Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

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

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9

Monday, January 6, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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, January 6, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

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

Generations Club: Age Cafe

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company. The Age Cafe offers the opportunity for senior c...

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Farmington High School Generations Club: Enjoy an afternoon with freshly brewed coffee and great company.

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.

Afterschool Art Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available. There is no specific project, ...

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

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neuro-Spicy Conversation Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.&nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.