News & Updates

The Farmington Libraries is excited to announce a call for artist submissions for the two galleries available at the Farmington Libraries, the Jay Johnston Community Room located at the Main Library (6 Monteith Drive), and the Hoppin Gallery located at the Barney Library (71 Main Street).

We're excited to announce a chance to enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders thanks to funding provided by The Friends of the Farmington Libraries.

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, June 25 and run through Labor Day.

Check out all the programs planned in June/July/August for teens in grades 7 to 12.

The Palace Project is the Connecticut State Library’s statewide library eBook platform, currently being rolled out to public libraries.

A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

Thursday, June 2 at 6:30 PM join us at the Main Library for TRANSGENDER 101 - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? in this informative program, Jillian will discuss basic definitions, pron

Attend a special author visit for middle grade readers at the Avon Free Public Library on Friday, June 24 at 11:00 AM, co-sponsored by the Simsbury Public Library and The Farmington

The June/July/August children’s program guide is now available to view! Registration will begin on June 11. 

CHECK OUT THE FULL BROCHURE HERE

Stop into the Main Library and checkout the gardening display in the lobby.

While you're there pick up a Library Garden Bingo Card and complete the scavenger hunt of the garden. People who participate have a chance to win a packet of seeds!

MON, Jun 20, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

It is with excitement and pride that The Friends of the Farmington Libraries celebates its 75th anniversary. There is quite a history surrounding the reaching of this significant milestone.