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Memorial Day Closing

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

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One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.

Registration Required.

Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

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. 

Letter to a Dragon Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Write a letter to your own personal dragons using calligraphy. This is a hands-on introduction to broad-edge calligraphy. We'll be given inspiration, handouts, and practice in this 90-minute program.

Novel Ideas

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:15. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney library service desk. All are welcome!

Movie Night @The Main: A Quiet Place II

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Please join us for a movie showing! Popcorn and lemonade will be served!

Breaking News: Local Connecticut Boy Finds Buried Treasure!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings! 

Colorful Wood Sun Catchers (In Person)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker Space & The Studio
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the Glowforge by creating these beautiful sun catchers!

After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away (2001) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!

Open to those 12 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Relax Beach Sign

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will making a painted "relax" beach sign. Perfect for summer beach vibes!

 

 

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Lemon Stamp Tea Towel

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will use real lemons to stamp prints on a tea towels. So bright and pretty for summer!

 

 

Puzzle Time at the Barney

9:30am - 1:00pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Jigsaw Puzzle enthusiasts are invited to the Barney Library! Want to try your hand at speed puzzling? Or do you just want a casual puzzling experience? Do you want to complete a puzzle as a family?

CRAFT HOUR @ THE BARNEY

10:00am - 11:30am
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try something new. It's all about having fun! 

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Rear Window (1954)

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We're back from a long rest...

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series!

After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!

Open to those 12 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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's project is: Monogrammed Keychains

 

** don't forget to fill out the custom question with what letter you want on your keychain **

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.

Registration Required.

Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

12 Angry Men (1957)

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

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. 

DIY Fairy Gardens (In Person)

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker Space & The Studio
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Put together your very own fairy garden with all kinds of fantastical things! Many of the items were made with our new Bambu 3D printer. Combine 3D printed models, natural resources and other objects to make a beautiful garden for your fairies.

Shelf-Discovery Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

This book group is for those in their 20s and 30s looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoirs to mystery/suspense.