First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.
News & Updates
To celebrate National Library Week during April, the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries. Take the opportunity to explore each library's architecture, ambiance and collection.
If you've stopped by the Main Library and noticed the Farmington Bicentennial Quilt is no longer in the stairwell, don't fret! The quilt has relocated to the hall leading to the Jay Johnston Community Room.
The Main Library now has Laptops to Go! You can check out a laptop for a 3 day loan and it comes loaded with links to our eResources available with your Farmington library card.
Effective today, March 1st all patrons and staff, regardless of vaccination status, can go without wearing a mask while in the Main and Barney Libraries.
If you use the OverDrive app it’s time to make the switch to the Libby app.
For every book you read you can also help complete our mystery mosaics located at both the Main and Barney library.
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.
**UPDATE**
The Barney Library will reopen Monday, December 13 at 9:00 AM. Thank you for your patience!
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