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The Farmington Libraries will be closed Thursday, June 19.

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Sensory Sensitive Summer Reading Celebration

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

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.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library Lawn at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

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

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Invent the Summer

Monday, June 23, 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, June 23, 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!

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

Pokémon Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

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 "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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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!

Open
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 "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.

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

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 14, 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!

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

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 21, 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!

Open
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 21, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

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

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

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

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 28, 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!

Open
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, July 28, 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 Jumanji (1995, rated PG) 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 Jumanji (1995, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

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

Invent the Summer

Monday, August 4, 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!

Upcoming
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, August 4, 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!

Upcoming
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 "Tween" group

Tinkering Tweens: Squishy Circuits

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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

Reading Wizards Book Club: Summer Edition!

Thursday, August 7, 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 Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Upcoming
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 Wonder by R. J. Palacio.