News & Updates

Do you have a collection such as: Legos, stamps, sports memorabilia trucks, American Girl dolls, Pez dispensers, etc? The Kids' Place wants to know if you would like to highlight your collection in our showcase. You would need to fill a pretty big space with your collection!

We've recently sent out a town-wide mailing which includes updates from the Main and Barney Library, department news and announcements, a preview of some upcoming programs and a word from our Friends about much-needed book donations for their upcoming book sale.  If you didn't receive this mailin

The Farmington Libraries has received a digital makeover!  Thank you for stopping by and exploring our redesigned website.  Experience a more modern webpage with a mobile-friendly design, that is easy to navigate on a computer, tablet, or phone.  

New website features include:

Check out the upcoming events for Teens including Teen Mystery Craft, Teen Snack 'n Go,

The October/November children’s program guide is now available to view!

The Federal Communications Commission is asking for help to spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

Sage Gentry is the new Teen Services Librarian, who is working towards her Masters in Library Science from Rutgers University. She has a love for all things YA, Disney, and Star Wars and cannot wait to meet everyone!

The Friends of the Farmington Libraries are seeking book donations!

Books must be in excellent condition, free of dust, mildew, no torn pages/covers and published after 2015 (except for classics)

Download the Kids September 2021 Brochure

Visit Kids’ Place any time between August 16 and 21 to spin the Prize Wheel for a small prize or a ticket for a chance to win a Kindle Paperwhite or gift certificates!! Don’t forget to pick up your FREE BOOK if you’ve read 30 days on your summer reading log.

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, we are requesting that ALL visitors to The Farmington Libraries, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.

Visitors to the Barney Library and to Kids’ Place are required to wear a mask.

Thank you!

Kids August 2021

You still have time to join our Adult, Teen or Kids Summer Reading Challenges for 2021!

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Teens

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 Beginning Monday, July 12, Connecticut Water Company will be replacing water main on Route 4, Farmington Avenue in Farmington. Motorists on Route 4 can expect a detour between West Avon Road and Brickyard Road. The work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.