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Into the Archives: Celebrating Farmington Libraries History

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Farmington Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The period following the Second World War saw a major increase in population and education initiatives in Farmington and Unionville that continued through the devastation of the 1955 Flood and the redevelopment of Unionville’s center in the 1960s.

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

Toadally Terrific Toad Abodes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for an unFROGetable evening! We will learn about toads and their habitats and create our own toad homes!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Blending Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft your very own loose leaf tea bag with various different herbs and extracts. Explore new flavors and get to take home your very own crafted teabag. 

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker 101: Tea Box Holder

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.

This week we are making boxes to hold tea bags! Walk away with a cute container from the Cricut and some delicious tea to try. 

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

Meet a Ballerina

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to participate in a modified dance class and have the opportunity to meet a ballerina from the Hartt School of Dance!

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Shape of Words: Poetry Workshop and Reading

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows, Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library for The Shape of Words — a poetry workshop and readings hosted by Kelly Fowler and including a reception for the Reframed art exhibition by Eddie Hall. Refreshm

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Garmany Music Series: Mama Train

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Mama Train celebrates the spirit of the Jazz Age with rich female vocals and dynamic expressive piano.

This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tinkering Tweens: 3D Painting

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 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.
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 "Elementary" group.

Afterschool Graphic Novel Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

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 "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Tournament: Bingo

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Play the game of chance with bingo! Whoever gets bingo first wins a $10 Amazon Gift Card!

Register to sign up! Open to those in 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.

Growing in Communication & Connection: A Couples Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This couples workshop is hosted by relationship expert, Elizabeth Hester, LPC & Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist.  This workshop provides an opportunity for couples to experience a launching pad towards identifying, underst

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

Building S.T.E.A.M.

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a story, games, and rotating around to different S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) stations.

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.

 

 

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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