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

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9:00am - 12:45pm
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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

After Hours: Crochet Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you an avid crocheter? Want to learn how to crochet? Sign up for our After Hours: Crochet Circle! Bring your own project or choose from a provided pattern. Spend your Friday evening making a cute cozy friend and learning a new skill!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

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 "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
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Candy Houses

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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 "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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

After Hours: Crochet Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you an avid crocheter? Want to learn how to crochet? Sign up for our After Hours: Crochet Circle! Bring your own project or choose from a provided pattern. Spend your Friday evening making a cute cozy friend and learning a new skill!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

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 "Tween" group.

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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.
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

After Hours: Crochet Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you an avid crocheter? Want to learn how to crochet? Sign up for our After Hours: Crochet Circle! Bring your own project or choose from a provided pattern. Spend your Friday evening making a cute cozy friend and learning a new skill!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Studio Ghibli Saturday: Whisper of the Heart

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Whisper of the Heart (1995; Rated G) on a chilly winter Saturday!

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

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you!