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Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Barney Kids Book Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Building S.T.E.A.M.

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Ukulele Storytime and Mini Lesson

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Julie Stepanek for a musical storytime and a mini ukulele lesson!!

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9

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

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 9-12

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

Afterschool Art Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Barney Kids Book Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Mini Makers: Firefly Jars

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Toadally Terrific Toad Abodes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for an unFROGetable evening! We will learn about toads and their habitats and create our own toad homes!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Afterschool Graphic Novel Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy and Mrs. Hacker and discover all things graphic novels at the Barney Library! Which ones are your favorites? Did you know they come in all different genres just like other books? Want to learn how to write your own?

Building S.T.E.A.M.

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Afterschool STEM Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk

12:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

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.