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Friends of the Farmington Libraries

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Farmington Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens: Take Home Mini Journaling

All Day
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Teen Space to pick up your own Take Home Mini Journaling Kit! 

Keeping a journal is a great form of self care and expression. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness in May by starting your own mini journal!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab and Go
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space to pick up your own Take Home Mini Journaling Kit! 

Keeping a journal is a great form of self care and expression. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness in May by starting your own mini journal!

Disclaimer(s)

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, May 8, 2026 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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Event Details:

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Thriving Threes!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes.  

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

This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes.  

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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

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:

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

Onderful Ones

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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

Teens: Zen Trash Gardens

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own Zen Trash Garden after school in the Teen Space!

Collect 3D printed trash and organize your tiny opossums and raccoons to find your zen!

This program is open to friends in Grades 7-12.

Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own Zen Trash Garden after school in the Teen Space!

Collect 3D printed trash and organize your tiny opossums and raccoons to find your zen!

This program is open to friends in Grades 7-12.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Terrific Twos

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through repetition and the use of books, rhymes, play and songs. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through repetition and the use of books, rhymes, play and songs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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 "Preschool" group

Bite Size Science

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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.

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

Tinkering Tweens: Magnetic Minecraft Dioramas

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of neurodiverse* children ages 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

Open
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 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

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 "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting.  Should you wish to speak, please register with the Administration office.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting.  Should you wish to speak, please register with the Administration office.

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

Bouncing Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

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

Baby & Me Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

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, May 15, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Teen Switch Tournament

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

It's Friday, time to game to win!

This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

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

It's Friday, time to game to win!

This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Weekend Wiggles!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

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

Dance & Learn Spanish

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Join Yoli Terrazas, founder of Language with Yoli and get ready for Dance & Learn Spanish: an interactive program that blends Spanish language learning with the joy of Latin dance.

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

Join Yoli Terrazas, founder of Language with Yoli and get ready for Dance & Learn Spanish: an interactive program that blends Spanish language learning with the joy of Latin dance.

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

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 "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)!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local Author Showcase

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by and discover the incredible talent in our own backyard at our Local Author Showcase!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go, Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by and discover the incredible talent in our own backyard at our Local Author Showcase!