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Craft Supply Swap Drop-Off

All Day 4/6 - 4/13
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 13 during Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive open hours.  
Then join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM to browse and
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 13 during Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive open hours.  
Then join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM to browse and
Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

pencil cup

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decoupage Pencil Cup

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Update:

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

Registration Update:

Scrapbook journal

Scrapbook Journaling

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Brushes, Chalks, Colorful image

Farmington Artist Circle: Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 13 during Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive open hours.  
Then join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM to browse and
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 13 during Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive open hours.  
Then join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM to browse and

Celebrate Earth Day: Mending 101

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Darn it—don’t throw it away! Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop led by Bristol, Connecticut instructor Dawn, also known as The Stitching Coach.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Darn it—don’t throw it away! Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop led by Bristol, Connecticut instructor Dawn, also known as The Stitching Coach.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

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Monthly Makers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
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 ...

We will be making: DIY Book Necklace

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
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.

We will be making: DIY Book Necklace

pot and stencil

Maker 101: Paint and Plant

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Maker 101:

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each cra...

This month, we are using stencils to paint terracotta pots! Choose your design from the photo below and an adhesive stencil will be made on the Cricut to help guide you in painting a beautiful scene.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each craft features elements pre-made using one of the machines and is customizable. Each month uses a new piece of equipment.

As a bonus, you can ask our Maker Space experts questions about the space and equipment. Take a look at other projects and make a one-on-one appointment to have us walk you through it.

Perfect for beginners, ages 18 and up.

This month, we are using stencils to paint terracotta pots! Choose your design from the photo below and an adhesive stencil will be made on the Cricut to help guide you in painting a beautiful scene.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
CRAFT HOUR @ THE BARNEY:

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try so...

We will be making: Mini Book Ornament

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

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try something new. It's all about having fun! 

We will be making: Mini Book Ornament

confetti vase

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Confetti Vase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Update:

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

Registration Update:

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

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LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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FARMINGTON LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/27 - 5/28
Farmington Library

As we transition to a new library system the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28.  The Barney Library, ...

Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
Description:

As we transition to a new library system the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28.  

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 6/1 - 6/2
Barney Library

As we transition to a new library system the Barney Library, 71 Main Street will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.The Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr...

Closing
Branches:
Barney Library
Description:

As we transition to a new library system the Barney Library, 71 Main Street will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.

The Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be open for browsing.

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LIBRARY CLOSED

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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LIBRARY CLOSED

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