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Crafternoon @ the Barney

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
The No Book Book Club:

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup.  ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lil' Plant Shop: Kokedama Class

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Get your hands dirty with this Kokedama Class from The Lil' Plant Shop! Kokedama is a type of Japanese planting that incorporates plants into moss balls.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty with this Kokedama Class from The Lil' Plant Shop! Kokedama is a type of Japanese planting that incorporates plants into moss balls.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Rainforest Escape Room: 2pm Session

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

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

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainforest Escape Room: 3pm Session

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

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

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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: Felt collages

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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: Felt collages

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainforest Escape Room: 10am Session

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

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

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainforest Escape Room: 11am Session

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

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

Adventure Awaits you in this immersive Rainforest Escape Room. You'll  race against the clock to solve the mystery and break free! You may register in smaller groups or as an individual and will be paired with others to make a group of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon @ the Barney

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Composting Lecture: presented by Blue Earth Composting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Sam King from Blue Earth Compost will give a presentation on how food waste is negatively impacting our communities, environment, and economy. You may not know it, but 40% of the food grown in the United States never ends up being eaten.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sam King from Blue Earth Compost will give a presentation on how food waste is negatively impacting our communities, environment, and economy. You may not know it, but 40% of the food grown in the United States never ends up being eaten.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker 101: Faux Stained Glass Turtle

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 week we are making turtle window hangings out of wood and acrylic to give a stained glass/suncatcher affect. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 week we are making turtle window hangings out of wood and acrylic to give a stained glass/suncatcher affect. 

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 "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Novel Ideas:

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, n...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at our new time, 2:00 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon @ the Barney

Wednesday, July 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farmington 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!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options.

Library Branch: Farmington 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!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Changing Land, Changing Wildlife: A Lecture by Margery Winters

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how Connecticut has changed from ecologically and how the species of animals changed dramatically as their habitat changed over the past 300 million years.  As Connecticut’s ecosystems have changed over time, the state’s wildlife has al

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how Connecticut has changed from ecologically and how the species of animals changed dramatically as their habitat changed over the past 300 million years.  As Connecticut’s ecosystems have changed over time, the state’s wildlife has al

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Saturday, August 2, 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 "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 "Adults" group.

Pop-Up Craft Hour

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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: Beaded Plants


 

Upcoming
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: Beaded Plants


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pollinators and Their Effects on Our Ecosystem

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

We are dependent on honey bees for at least one third of the food that we eat everyday. Learn about our most important pollinators and the Beekeepers that tend to them as well as the benefits of protecting our pollinators.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are dependent on honey bees for at least one third of the food that we eat everyday. Learn about our most important pollinators and the Beekeepers that tend to them as well as the benefits of protecting our pollinators.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library Lawn 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 ...

We will be making: Tie-Dye Tea Towels

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Barney Library Lawn
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.

We will be making: Tie-Dye Tea Towels

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

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

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Pina Colada Soap

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

We'll be making a Pina Colada soap bar--virgin, of course! 😄 Pairs wonderfully with June's craft coconut lime sugar scrub! Perfect fresh scent for summer!

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

We'll be making a Pina Colada soap bar--virgin, of course! 😄 Pairs wonderfully with June's craft coconut lime sugar scrub! Perfect fresh scent for summer!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Learn To Play: A Fake Artist Goes to New York

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about A Fake Artist Goes to New York the board game? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play A Fake Artist Goes to New York!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about A Fake Artist Goes to New York the board game? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play A Fake Artist Goes to New York!

Disclaimer(s)

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