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Memorial Day Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Saturday, May 25 & Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mike Bent's Abrakidabra Show!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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?!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time at Hein Farm, Farmington

11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Author Visit & Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Author Events, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Registration 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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Busy with Bugs! Bugs Galore!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Jester Jim

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Buffet Night

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Meet the Ballerina - Ages 3-5

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
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.