Upcoming Events

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.

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.  

Think you can survive a Jackbox Trivia Game? Compete against others in this game tournament for the ultimate weird trophy and $10 gift card prize!

Register to sign up! Open to those in Grades 7-12.

Join Miss Amy and Mrs. Hacker and discover all things graphic novels at the Barney Library! Which ones are your favorites? Did you know they come in all different genres just like other books? Want to learn how to write your own?

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. 

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

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

(Please note there is a separate registration for each Bite Size Science class.)

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

Did you know Bald Eagles are making their nests right now? These majestic birds will astonish you!

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

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

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Children's Department. Registration required once for entire session. 

I Met Him in Paris (1937)
Kay Denham, romanced in Paris by friends Gene and George, can't figure out why George disapproves of Gene. Starring Claudette Colbert, Melvyn Douglas, and Robert Young. 1HR 26MIN.

Have you ever wanted to know more about how cursive works? Have a question about your signature just can't figure out? Join us for a cursive demonstration and understanding the basics of how to sign your name!

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.

This month we're making: Watercolor Pencil Monoprints

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! 

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

Children ages 3 to 5 can join us at the Barney Library for stories, songs and a special edible craft as we celebrate everyone's favorite treat- the cookie! 

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. 

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.