News & Updates

We’re happy to welcome a crew from Favarh’s Group Supported Employment at the Farmington Library. 

Stop by the Barney Library to pick up seeds that can be planted in August. We will have assorted seeds including radish, swiss chard, peas, carrots and more available. While supplies last!

SHELF-DISCOVERY BOOK CLUB at the Barney Library on Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 AM.

Summer Reading challenges for all ages are available using the READsquared app or website.

The Kids' Place August 2023 Brochure for children’s programs is now available to view! Registration will begin on July 22.

Check out the full brochure here

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Monday, July 24, Tuesday, July 25 & Wednesday, July 26 for electrical work.  Patrons will be able to access our catalog o

Please read the following information when planning trips to any Connecticut museums this summer.

The Farmington Libraries have so many items available in our Library of Things! Enjoy this special collection of equipment, games, tools, and electronics that you can check out and borrow from the library.  All items are located at the Main Library unless otherwise noted.

Celebrate 7 years of POKÉMON GO stop by the Barney Library between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 6 to battle, trade & make new friends. 

Summer Reading challenges for all ages are available using the READsquared app or website.

The Farmington Libraries are 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).

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, June 24 and run through August 26.

The Farmington Village Green and Library Association is pleased to announce that Jocelyn Kennedy has been named Executive Director of The Farmington Libraries. She will begin her new role on September 5.

Congratulations to The Friends of the Farmington Library who were award the Friends Group Award at The Friends of Connecticut Libraries Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on June 10.