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The No Book Book Club

The No Book Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Movers and Groovers

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Movers and Groovers:

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

Book Babies

Book Babies

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

We Play Saturday

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

c.r.e.a.t.e club

C.R.E.A.T.E Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Kids in Grades K to 4 can join us at the Barney Library for a different activity each month! This is a time for Creativity, Reading, Engineering, Art, Technology, and Exploration! Will we build with LEGOs? Make our own graphic novel? Paint?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in Grades K to 4 can join us at the Barney Library for a different activity each month! This is a time for Creativity, Reading, Engineering, Art, Technology, and Exploration! Will we build with LEGOs? Make our own graphic novel? Paint?

Movers and Groovers

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Movers and Groovers:

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

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Novel Ideas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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!
Let's Celebrate January

Celebrate January

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Celebrate:

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal sto...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

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Craft Hour

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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: Travel-sized Zen Gardens

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: Travel-sized Zen Gardens

Book Babies

Saturday Book Babies

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Join Miss Shana for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Shana for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

Movers and Groovers

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Teen Take and Make

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!

This month's craft is: Mini Felt Collage


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!

This month's craft is: Mini Felt Collage


 

Movers and Groovers

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

Celebrate February

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Celebrate:

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal sto...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
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.

Afterschool LEGO Lab

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

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Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

LEGO Spike Logo

Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Book Babies

Book Babies

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers. 

The No Book Book Club

The No Book Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.

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Monthly Makers

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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 ...

We will be making: Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”

 

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.

We will be making: Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”