Announcements

Thanksgiving Closings

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Upcoming Events

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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

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LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Picture Book Theater - DINOvember edition!

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3-6. Stop by the main library and watch a DINO-mite picture book come to life on our projector screen, followed by coloring or craft time!

Drop-in event. 

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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9 (Avon Library)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Elementary
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 (Avon Library)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

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

No-Sew Snowmen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman? Come build a no-sew snowman with Ms. Melissa!

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

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: 11
Event Details:

Ages 5-10. Join Miss Amy at Barney to read a book and do a craft.  

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

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: 0
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?

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

Candy Houses

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come to the library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season.  Supplies will be provided; registration for each child required.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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.

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

Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club Ages 7-9

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
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
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Magical Makers: Mermaids

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a mermaid story and design a mermaid fairy garden using miniatures and clay!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Cupcake Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for an extra sweet Saturday event! We will read a story and design our own clay cupcake and donut creations while enjoying real cupcakes! 

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

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Pumpernickel Puppets presents Sir George and the Dragon

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

It's National Take Your Child to the Library Day - so come on over!!  Join an adventurous princess as she journeys to Mystery Mountain to visit the Great Green Dragon.

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

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Magical Makers: Dragons

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a dragon story and paint and decorate your own small wood dragon and treasure chest!

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

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.