News & Updates

Farmington Continuing Education offers FREE ESL, GED, and citizenship preparation classes.  The next sessions starts at the end of January.  To register for these programs click 

The Main Library will be open Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, January - April 2022 with some exceptions.  Please check out the full list of dates below. We look forward to seeing you at the library!

January 9, 23 & 30

Due to the rise in COVID-19 positivity rates The Farmington Libraries are making adjustments to our scheduled in-person programs and events.

A few programs will be cancelled, postponed or moved to virtual - keep an eye on our Event Calendar and your inbox for the latest changes.

Starting January 1st, Ancestry Library Edition access will no longer be available from home. You can access it through a library computer or if you are connected to the wifi at the Main or Barney Branch Library.

In order to protect the health and safety of our patrons and staff, The Farmington Libraries require that all visitors to the libraries wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. If you do not have a mask, we will happily provide you with one.

Don't forget to join us for the upcoming Friends of the Farmington Libraries Book Sale

Friday, December 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

(9:00am - 10:00am Dealers Hour - $10 admission)

Saturday, December 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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 m

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.  

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

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)

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!

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

Adult

Teens

Kids

 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.