News & Updates

Thank you to ALL who participated in our Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Library Adventures program!!  We had a very successful summer - it was so much fun to see everyone each week!

The Kids' Place Fall Brochure for September 12 - October 15 children’s programs is now available to view! Registration will begin on August 27.

CHECK OUT THE FULL BROCHURE HERE

DON'T FORGET School-aged participants of our Kids Summer Reading Program log HOW MANY DAYS you did any reading on our online program. You can make your entries daily, weekly, etc. - whatever works best for your family!

Check out Comics Plus! With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers.

The June/July/August children’s program guide is now available to view! Registration will begin on June 11. 

CHECK OUT THE FULL BROCHURE HERE

The April/May children’s program guide is now available to view! Registration will begin on March 19. 

Check Out The Full Brochure Here

The Spinning Wheel Returns!

Visit the Children’s Department at the Main Library or at Barney Library February 14 – 19 to spin the prize wheel and earn a surprise!

The March children’s program guide is now available to view! Registration will begin on February 19. Please note that masks are required for all over the age of 2. For classes with a caregiver, we ask that you only attend with only one adult per child.

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults on Monday, January 24 – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards.

Some winner highlights 

Children’s book author Janet Lawler is sharing her brand-new book, Walrus Song, with us!

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.

In addition to our wonder Kids Reading Resources page we wanted to share a number of other resources available for helping to pick great books for kids!