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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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Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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're making: Watercolor Pencil Monoprints

Remember When...Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your friends and join us for conversations. 

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 Death on the Nile (2022, rated PG-13). 

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

Novel Ideas

2:15pm - 3:15pm
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!

Teen Tech Help

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!

Register for a reminder.

Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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!

On Dangerous Ground (1951)

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! 

Maker 101: Resin Bookmarks

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each craft features elements pre-made using one of the machines and is customizable. Each month uses a new piece of equipment.

As a bonus, you can ask our Maker Space experts questions about the space and equipment. Take a look at other projects and make a one-on-one appointment to have us walk you through it.

Perfect for beginners, ages 18 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Neuro-Spicy Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get together and unmask with others who think differently. Show off your special interest, share experiences, and inspire and encourage others living in the neurotypical world.  

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.

Craft Hour @ the Barney

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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! 

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!

Now, Voyager (1942)
A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman. Starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, and Claude Rains. 1hr 57min.

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...

Remember When...Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you remember when you could get together and talk about the good old days? Or how about talking about the things you remember about Farmington and Unionville? Call up your friends and join us for conversations. 

Teen Tech Help

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!

Register for a reminder.

Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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!

Mogambo (1953)

Speed Puzzling Competition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Have you ever heard of puzzling competitions? The first team to assemble a preselected puzzle wins. Join us for a fast-paced mental race against the clock to complete a 500 piece puzzle! 

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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're making: DIY Stryofoam Stamps

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Winter Container Gardening

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Spring is just around the corner. Register to join us at the Barney Library for an opportunity to get ahead on your planting. We'll have seed starting trays, potting mix and assorted seeds.

Speed Puzzling @ the Barney

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling at the Barney Library! Try it solo, in pairs or as a team. We have an assortment of puzzles waiting for you!

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!

Love in the Afternoon (1957)

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.