Event List

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime! Roll out of bed and head to the Barney Library to join Miss Shana for a special storytime.

This special summer reading celebration is designed for families of youth with sensory needs who are not as comfortable in the crowded and noisy environment associated with the traditional summer reading kick-off event.

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

Open to those ages 7-9 years. 

Drop in and play outside at the Barney Library! Listen to some fun stories and then have a playtime with your friends on the playground. A great place to meet friends old and new!

Join us to enjoy a variety of sensory exploration activties.

Concert performance specializing in Indian Classical and Western Classical music. Ranendra Das is an incredible performer with that truly connects with the audience through his medium. 

Join Miss Shana for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Join us in the Teen Space to decorate your own flag for celebrating Pride month! Drop in to design your flag with colors that make you feel proud! 

This craft is open to all ages!

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options.

Kids going into kindergarten through grade three can join us for a silly sloth story. After our story, we will make a sleepy sloth craft to take home!

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.

Getting started on your home garden, or looking to expand it? Learn how to turn your plant cuttings into more plants in this hands-on propagation workshop! We will cover the whole process from pruning to potting.