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 "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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess for Kids

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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.

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

Terrific Twos

9:30am - 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:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

We Play Wednesday

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

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. 

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

Bite Size Science

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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.)

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

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

Two Much Fun

9:30am - 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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Thriving Threes!

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Fun With Math

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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!

On Dangerous Ground (1951)

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

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M - Simple Coding Challenge

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Teens
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

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 "Tween" group.

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

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

Pumpernickel Puppets presents Sir George and the Dragon

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

It's National Take Your Child to the Library Day - so come on over!!  Join an adventurous princess as she journeys to Mystery Mountain to visit the Great Green Dragon.

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.

Maker 101: Mosaic Coasters

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.

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.