Announcements

New Years Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1.

Christmas Closing

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

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Exhibit: Kate Emery

All Day 12/10 - 1/4
All Ages
Barney Library
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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Teens
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
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

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
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

9:30am - 11:00am
Children
Barney Library
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!

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
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!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration 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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
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
All Branches
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
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

9:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration 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

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Barney Library
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

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration 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

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration 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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
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

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration 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.  

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

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
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.

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration 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 Craft: UV Resin Mosaics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
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
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.