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Tots and Tunes

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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.

 

 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

 

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

Create Together: Sock Snowmen

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be making some adorable sock snowmen to decorate for the winter season!
 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be making some adorable sock snowmen to decorate for the winter season!
 

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

Afterschool LEGO Lab

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

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

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

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, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Movers and Groovers:

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers...

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

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for this program will be given to Farmington Library cardholders. A valid Farmington Library card number is required at the time of registration.

Those without a library card or a non-Farmington Library card number - please leave the Library Card space blank - you will be placed on a pending waitlist. As space becomes available, individuals will be automatically moved from the waitlist into the program in the order received.

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

Celebrate December

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Celebrate:

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal sto...

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

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting.

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

Drop-In Winter Creation Station

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

Bring your creative sparkle to the Children's Department to make it magical for winter season! Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to make a variety of festive winter crafts.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creative sparkle to the Children's Department to make it magical for winter season! Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to make a variety of festive winter crafts.

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

Tots and Tunes

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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.

 

 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

 

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

Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
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 "Children" group

Pumpernickel Puppets Presents Peter Rabbit

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Performances
Age Group:
Children

Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother's wishes ventures into Mr.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother's wishes ventures into Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4.

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, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Movers and Groovers:

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers...

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

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for this program will be given to Farmington Library cardholders. A valid Farmington Library card number is required at the time of registration.

Those without a library card or a non-Farmington Library card number - please leave the Library Card space blank - you will be placed on a pending waitlist. As space becomes available, individuals will be automatically moved from the waitlist into the program in the order received.

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy 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 or Miss Amy 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Candy Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Join us at the Farmington Library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season. Supplies will be provided; registration is needed for each child separately.

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

Join us at the Farmington Library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season. Supplies will be provided; registration is needed for each child separately.

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

Tots and Tunes

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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.

 

 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

 

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

Weekend Wiggles!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

The Science of Art: Kaleidoscopes and Reflections

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Make your very own artwork and learn about the science behind it in this fun craft and learn program!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your very own artwork and learn about the science behind it in this fun craft and learn program!

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Cookie Decorating-Take and Make

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00am
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Register for this Take and Make cookie decorating program, generously donated by Elle's Sugar Shoppe of Avon, CT

https://ellessugarshoppe.myshopify.com/

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

Register for this Take and Make cookie decorating program, generously donated by Elle's Sugar Shoppe of Avon, CT

https://ellessugarshoppe.myshopify.com/

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, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Movers and Groovers:

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers...

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

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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

Tots and Tunes

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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.

 

 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.