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.

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! 

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

Tween Valentine Card Making

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate a unique Valentine Card for someone special. All craft supplies and envelopes provided.

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 "Teens" group.

Oreo Taste Test

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop by this Valentines Day for a sweet Oreo treat! Rank your favorites and make a sandwich cookie card for the Valentine or Pal-entine in your life!

Open to those in Grades 7-12 while supplies last!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

"We are Water Protectors" STEAM-tastic Saturday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to read “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom and do a science experiment, craft, and activities related to the book and theme of water!

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

Flicks & Family

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special screening of Frozen (2013, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library

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.

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 "Elementary" group.

Spongebob's Best Day Ever

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you ready for Spongebob's Best Day Ever?

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Game Tournament: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you the fastest Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza player? Compete against others in this unplugged tournament for the ultimate weird trophy and $10 gift card prize!

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 "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 "Adults" group.

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.

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 "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 "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
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 "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.