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Thanksgiving Closings

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month we'll be making: Air Dry Clay Gift Tags

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Italians during wartime America

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Mary Elizabeth Basile Chopas is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Farmington, CT in the 1930s.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee @ the Barney

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for a special showing of The Color Purple (2023, rated PG-13). 

Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to enjoy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:15 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Three local poets will launch their newest poetry collections on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library. An open mic will precede the readings. Everyone is welcome!

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 "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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Hour @ the Barney

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try something new. It's all about having fun! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

My Reputation (1946)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Never Split the Party...

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! This adventure will be that will test your mettle as a player! Remember...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multilingual Connections Circle

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join other multilingual families to learn about community resources and share with each other. Sponsored by the Farmington Libraries and the Farmington Public Schools.

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 "Adults" group.

Sisters in Crime Holiday Book Fair

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Festive book fair, signing, and meet-and-greet with well-known thriller, mystery, crime, and suspense authors from around Connecticut. Perfect chance to find uniquely personalized holiday gifts and treasures

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

We are getting into the holiday spirit by making cinnamon-scented ornaments. They smell amazing and look just like gingerbread. We will be including a 3D printed gingerbread man cookie cutter for you to use.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's a Wonderful Lecture

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

It’s a Wonderful Lecture is a presentation that has truly resonated on a deep level with so many.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Holiday Affair (1949)
A young widow is torn between a boring attorney and a romantic ne'er-do-well. Starring Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, and Wendell Corey. 1HR 27MIN.

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

Taylor Swift Escape Room

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style with our Taylor Swift themed escape room!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month we'll be making: Mason Jar Luminaries

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

Taylor Swift Escape Room

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with our Taylor Swift themed escape room!

Plot: Taylor has lost her albums and it is up to you to find them and return them to our (Cardboard) Taylor Swift before your hour is up! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hygge at the Barney

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

hygge  /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/

noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and snacks, every Thursday afternoon!

Christmas Carol (1951)