News & Updates

Ira Glass of This American Life says, “Great stories happen to people who know how to tell them.”


We have a build up of Lost & Found items at the Barney Library. If you or your child think perhaps your item could be one of the many coats, sweatshirts or gloves we have accumulated, now is the perfect time to stop by and retrieve your item!

The Kids' Place December 2023 Brochure for children’s programs is now available to view! Registration will begin on November 18.

November is National Novel Writing Month! The challenge "to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days.



Join The Friends of the Farmington Libraries at the Farmington Community Center located at 321 New Britain Avenue, Unionville for a beer and wine tasting fundraiser to benefit The Farmington Libraries. Enjoy light refreshments as you participate in a tea cup and silent auctions and live music by

The Farmington Libraries are looking for local artisans to participate in our 2024 Maker Fair. This event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 24 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Main Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington.

Monday: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Only one ride per visit!

Girl Scout Troop 66309 will be in the Lobby at the Farmington Main Library on Saturday, September 23, between 2:00 and 5:00 PM, to provide visitors with information on Braille, introduce the Braille books that they purchased for the children's collection, and offer a bookmark activity. All are w

Do you have what it takes to go up against teens from Simsbury & Avon in our Percy Jackson Trivia challenge? Show off your Percy Jackson knowledge and join us at the Avon Public Library for the ultimate trivia competition!
Registration Required! Open to those in Grades 6-12.

The Farmington Library is one of only six locations Ellie Mendez, 2023’s Connecticut Kid Governor, will be visiting! Join us on Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 PM at the Main Library.

Kick off the month with FREE WRITE FRIDAYS at the Main Library at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 1.