On Wednesday, May 14th, I gave a talk on the history of libraries in Farmington and Unionville through the 1950s to 1983, when the Main Branch at 6 Monteith Drive was completed and opened to the public.
News & Updates
Yoto is the ultimate screen-free audio player that brings focus and imagination to busy little mind. In addition to Yoto players the Barney Library is home to over 60 Yoto cards that include stories, music and activities for children to enjoy.
The 2025 Summer Reading program officially runs from June 18 - August 18!
Preschoolers - Visit either library on or after June 18 to pick up a Summer Reading gameboard. Turn in your gameboard by August 18!
Missing a sweatshirt, water bottle, sunglasses or book? The Barney Library is doing some Spring cleaning. It's time to pay us a visit and see if any of the items in our Lost and Found belong to you.
Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected Honorary Chairs of the American Library Association’s National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025.
April 8 is National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and commitment to transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning.
Celebrate National Library Week at The Farmington Libraries April 6–12, 2025
Did you miss attending the Maker Fair? Or want to reproduce some of the fun crafts and experiments we did? Check out the instruction below!
Did you know The Farmington Libraries offers a variety of resources that allow you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies and more?
Check out our Download and Stream page!
