Upcoming Events

In this program children ages 3-5 will have the opportunity to explore and create music using their voices, bodies, and percussion instruments. Each month we will learn about music through stories, songs, and crafts.

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.

**Please note: No class on March 15

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!

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

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.

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through the use of books, rhymes, finger play and songs. 

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.

There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  

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

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting.

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts.

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, movement, and a sensory or play activity! 

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. 

Come and enjoy a story, games, and rotating around to different S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) stations.

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.

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

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.

**Please note: No class on March 15

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!

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

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.

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through the use of books, rhymes, finger play and songs. 

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.

There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.