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Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
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 Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
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.

 

 

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Empower STEM

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

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Invent the Summer

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Each week is a different challenge, a...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

STEM

Empower STEM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

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Mike Bent's Abrakidabra Show!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In addition to being a Boston-area favorite, magician Mike Bent has done shows all over the world (including at the White House!)  This summer he is bringing his magic show to...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

In addition to being a Boston-area favorite, magician Mike Bent has done shows all over the world (including at the White House!)  This summer he is bringing his magic show to the Farmington Library - aren't we lucky?!

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Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
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 Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
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.

 

 

farm truck

Story Time at Hein Farm, Farmington

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will be in the large grassy area, on the left side of the property, clos

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Empower STEM

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

graphic of lightning bolt and fist with words "Powered by Kids"

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Each week is a different challenge, a...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

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Author Visit & Craft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Elaine Alexander, author of the book Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep (a NEW CT Nutmeg Award nominee!!!) will be visiting our library for a very special visit.  She will s...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Author Events, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Elaine Alexander, author of the book Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep (a NEW CT Nutmeg Award nominee!!!) will be visiting our library for a very special visit.  She will share a story, ocean flannel board activity, and an anglerfish craft

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Chess for Kids

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for School Age Kids
Age Group:
Children
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 throug...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.

STEM

Empower STEM

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

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Busy with Bugs! Bugs Galore!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Busy with Bugs! Bugs Galore!  Enjoy the Thursday night fun with puppets, bug stories and a movie.  We will be making a glowing firefly craft.  This program is suited...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Busy with Bugs! Bugs Galore!  Enjoy the Thursday night fun with puppets, bug stories and a movie.  We will be making a glowing firefly craft.  This program is suited for ages 4 & up.

Registration is required.

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Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
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 Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
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.

 

 

stem logo

Empower STEM

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

graphic of lightning bolt and fist with words "Powered by Kids"

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Each week is a different challenge, a...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Graphic of toddlers

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

chess pieces

Chess for Kids

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for School Age Kids
Age Group:
Children
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 throug...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.

STEM

Empower STEM

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

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Jester Jim

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

A variety of crafts

Kids' Craft Buffet Night

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft Night!!  A variety of age appropriate crafts will be in our activity room for your child to make.  Please choose only 1 craft, while supplies last.  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft Night!!  A variety of age appropriate crafts will be in our activity room for your child to make.  Please choose only 1 craft, while supplies last.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
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 Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
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.