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Teen Self Care Grab and Go

05/06/2024 @ 2:30pm to 05/16/2024 @ 2:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams, tests, and homework getting you stressed? Take a self-care moment and stop by the library to pick up a grab and go kit! Filled with a fidget toy and more, take a moment t...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

AP Exams, tests, and homework getting you stressed? Take a self-care moment and stop by the library to pick up a grab and go kit! Filled with a fidget toy and more, take a moment to refill your cup!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Girls Who Code Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.   Facilitated by Teen Librarian, Sage ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
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Teen Volunteer Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to get volunteer hours and decorate for Summer Reading? Register to save your seat for this meeting of Teen Volunteer Club!  Please fill out and email the attached vol...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Volunteering
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Want to get volunteer hours and decorate for Summer Reading? Register to save your seat for this meeting of Teen Volunteer Club! 

Please fill out and email the attached volunteer form to sgentry@farmingtonlibraries.org.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Homeschoolers--say Fri-Yay and stop by the Teen Space for some fun board games, puzzles, and snacks. Register to save your seat. Open to those in Grades 7-12. Email sgentry@farm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Homeschoolers--say Fri-Yay and stop by the Teen Space for some fun board games, puzzles, and snacks. Register to save your seat. Open to those in Grades 7-12.

Email sgentry@farmingtonlibraries.org with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Pink and Blue fleece tied together to make a no-sew pillow.

Teen Drop-In Craft: No-Sew Pillows!

05/20/2024 @ 2:30pm to 05/23/2024 @ 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space to make no-sew pillows! This craft will be available Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-4:00pm as supplies last! No registration required. First come first serve. E...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space to make no-sew pillows! This craft will be available Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-4:00pm as supplies last! No registration required. First come first serve. Event will be updated if supplies run out.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Girls Who Code Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.   Facilitated by Teen Librarian, Sage ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Tween Teen DIY Spa Day

Tween and Teen: DIY Spa Day!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

Ready to relax and treat yourself? Make your own lip balm, paint your nails, and make a scrub while listening to some tunes for the ultimate self care evening! Open to those in ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ready to relax and treat yourself? Make your own lip balm, paint your nails, and make a scrub while listening to some tunes for the ultimate self care evening!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
a hand holding a microphone that has been opened at the top with six mini lighting bolts on the side with small line around the image to indicate light

Open Mic Night

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians, we welcome you to our first Open Mic here at the Farmington Libraries. Artists, please register for the event to save your spot for the show...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians, we welcome you to our first Open Mic here at the Farmington Libraries.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Prom Dress Donation Drop Off

All Day 5/29 - 6/5
Main Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Volunteering, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library with your gently used and clean prom dress donations! Bring them upstairs to the Information Services Desk. We will be using them in a future prom library ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Volunteering, Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library with your gently used and clean prom dress donations! Bring them upstairs to the Information Services Desk. We will be using them in a future prom library program!

Teen Biblio Box Flyer Image

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Teen Craft: Pride Month Felt Patches

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by making cute pride flag felt patches to decorate your backpack, a jacket, and more! Register for a reminder! Open to those in Grades 7-12!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by making cute pride flag felt patches to decorate your backpack, a jacket, and more!

Register for a reminder!

Open to those in Grades 7-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Grad Cap Decorating

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day! First come, first se...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day!

First come, first serve! Open to graduating Seniors.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

ZOOM: Competitive College Admissions: What’s New for This Year?

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture, History, & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Parents and teens, learn tips and strategies for applying to competitive colleges in 2024/2025. Topics include: Why the SAT is more important than ever, Which extracurriculars...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Parents and teens, learn tips and strategies for applying to competitive colleges in 2024/2025.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Album of the Month Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft!  June's Album: Blackpink 2019-2020 World Tour in Your Area-Tokyo Dome June's Craft: ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft! 

June's Album: Blackpink 2019-2020 World Tour in Your Area-Tokyo Dome

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
The Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin. Regist...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.

Registration Required.

Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Scrapbook journal

Teen Make A Scrapbook Journal @ the Barney

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us at Barney Library to try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling. Scrapbook Journaling isn't a written journal, it's a book full of visual imagery and inspiration. We will provid...

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Barney Library to try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling. Scrapbook Journaling isn't a written journal, it's a book full of visual imagery and inspiration.

Teen Maker Cart!

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Teen Craft: Rubber Duck Cosplay!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your own rubber duck! We'll have fabric, paper, hot glue, and paint for you to make your dream rubber duck! Open to those going into Grades 7-...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your own rubber duck! We'll have fabric, paper, hot glue, and paint for you to make your dream rubber duck!

Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

Register for a reminder!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week. Pl...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
a flier with the information that matches the program description. There are pictures of a boy with his findings.

Breaking News: Local Connecticut Boy Finds Buried Treasure!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture, History, & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings!