Announcements

Christmas Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25.

Upcoming Events

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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

The Waterless Kiddie Pool Party

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come experience some silly fun in our kiddie pools filled with fun things to do: balls, instruments, scarves, puppets, and more!  We will also have tents, tunnels and things to walk on, big blocks to build with, and fun bubbles too.  Thi

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

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Girls Who Code Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Homeschool Hangout @ the Barney

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Drop in for Homeschool Hangout in the Barney Library Teen Space! Play board games, color, eat some snacks, or chat in this hour long hang out session!

Register for a reminder--open to those ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Gold Rush (1925)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: UV Resin Mosaics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own mosaic from premade UV resin tiles! Decorate a frame, a box, a coaster, and more!

 

Drop in; while supplies last. Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M - Build a Boat

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Registration required.

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

 

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.

Maker 101: Winter Wonderland Painting

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

Saturday Art Studio: Craft a Yearly Calendar

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 5 & up. Registration required.

Join us as we craft a calendar for the new year! 

 

 

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

Studio Ghibli Saturday: Princess Mononoke

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Get cozy and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Princess Mononoke (1997; Rated PG-13) on a chilly winter Saturday!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bob Bloom's Drumming About You

2:30pm - 3:15pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon filled with joyous beats and melodies for all ages.  Musician Bob Bloom will bring his colorful cargo of drums for all participants to participate while he sings and plays.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

9:15am - 10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Remember When...Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
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. 

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

Mini Mozarts

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

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

T(w)een Time: Origami Stars

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year by writing your intentions or wishes for the next year on colorful origami stars!

Open to those in Grades 5-8. Registration Required.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Infant/Toddler" group.

Onederful Ones

9:15am - 10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

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

Pint- Sized Picassos

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

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

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.