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Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile: Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event.
Adam's presentation;
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event.
Adam's presentation;
This event is in the "Adults" group

Connecticut's Paid Leave Q&A

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) is a quasi-public state agency established to administer and oversee the Connecticut Paid Leave program following the passage of enabling legislation in 2019.

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

The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) is a quasi-public state agency established to administer and oversee the Connecticut Paid Leave program following the passage of enabling legislation in 2019.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington's Soldiers Early in the Revolution

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Local history researcher Betty Coykendall will present an engaging program on the Farmington residents who served during the opening years of the American Revolution, with a special focus on 1775–1777.

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

Local history researcher Betty Coykendall will present an engaging program on the Farmington residents who served during the opening years of the American Revolution, with a special focus on 1775–1777.

This event is in the "Adults" group

This Business of Fighting: A Human Face on World War II

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

A few years ago Arnie Pritchard inherited the World War II army footlocker of his father, Anton (Tony) Pritchard.

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

A few years ago Arnie Pritchard inherited the World War II army footlocker of his father, Anton (Tony) Pritchard.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Composting 101: Turning Kitchen Food Scraps into Garden Gold With Master Composter Bob Lavorgna

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

One of the most significant steps we can take to reduce waste in our trash bins is to compost our food scraps. Removing food waste lowers the weight and amount of trash hauled to landfills and incinerators in and out of state.

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

One of the most significant steps we can take to reduce waste in our trash bins is to compost our food scraps. Removing food waste lowers the weight and amount of trash hauled to landfills and incinerators in and out of state.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Rochambeau Trail in CT - 120 Miles in 13 Days

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

When the French sent troops to help the Continental Army defeat the British in the Revolutionary War, they were led by Rochambeau. The troops landed in Rhode Island and had to march nearly 700 miles to Virginia.

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

When the French sent troops to help the Continental Army defeat the British in the Revolutionary War, they were led by Rochambeau. The troops landed in Rhode Island and had to march nearly 700 miles to Virginia.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Why the 250th Matters with CT State Historian Andy Horowitz

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut toda

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

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut toda

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

Farmington Valley's First Century: Visionaries and Victims

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

This engaging presentation discusses some of the first century Farmington Valley peoples. From Farmington, the presentation includes the story of Rev.

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

This engaging presentation discusses some of the first century Farmington Valley peoples. From Farmington, the presentation includes the story of Rev.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What’s In, What’s Out: A Workshop on Recycling by the Green Efforts Committee

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Learn more about which items should be placed in your recycling bin (What’s IN) and which items belong elsewhere (What’s OUT)!

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

Learn more about which items should be placed in your recycling bin (What’s IN) and which items belong elsewhere (What’s OUT)!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

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LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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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
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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.  

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

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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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/25 - 11/27
Barney Library, Off Site
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Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site