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Cricut Group Training

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Makers

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Monthly Makers:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

This month we're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month we're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

StoryWalk® at the Barney

All Day 6/30 - 7/26
Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preschool, Elementary

Take a stroll around the Barney Library with our latest StoryWalk®! 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Take a stroll around the Barney Library with our latest StoryWalk®! 

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Invent the Summer

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween

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

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Flicks & Family

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Toddler Time is a 45-minute action-packed informal learning program for children ages 12 to 36 months. Toddlers and their caregivers will learn new songs, rhymes and finger-plays, share books, make new friends, and play.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a 45-minute action-packed informal learning program for children ages 12 to 36 months. Toddlers and their caregivers will learn new songs, rhymes and finger-plays, share books, make new friends, and play.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Maker Mentor Hours

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tinkering Tweens: Optical Illusions Lab

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Celebrate July

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshop

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop where creativity meets calm. In this guided session, you’ll create your own miniature garden using beautiful plants, natural materials, and your unique sense of design—no green thumb needed. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop where creativity meets calm. In this guided session, you’ll create your own miniature garden using beautiful plants, natural materials, and your unique sense of design—no green thumb needed. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Story & Play

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Group Training

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Book Babies

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

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. 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween

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

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Monstera Jewelry Dish

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

We'll be using air-dry clay to create and paint this jewelry dish that looks just like a monstera leaf. Perfect for our Rainforest Summer Reading theme!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll be using air-dry clay to create and paint this jewelry dish that looks just like a monstera leaf. Perfect for our Rainforest Summer Reading theme!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Reading Wizards Book Club: Summer Edition!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share your passion with other book lovers! Books will be available for check out 2 weeks before event. We will read and discuss Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share your passion with other book lovers! Books will be available for check out 2 weeks before event. We will read and discuss Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Infant Massage with Uconn Health Parents as Teachers

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon @ the Barney

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for this freestyle craft afternoon--no instructions, no project. Join us in the Hoppin Gallery where we'll have available a variety of supplies. Bring a project you're already working on, or just let the creative juices flow.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in for this freestyle craft afternoon--no instructions, no project. Join us in the Hoppin Gallery where we'll have available a variety of supplies. Bring a project you're already working on, or just let the creative juices flow.