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This event is in the "Tween" group

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

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

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Patio Play!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

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

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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!

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

Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

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

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Infant Massage with Uconn Health Parents as Teachers

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

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

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

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 "Children" group

JESTER JIM

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

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

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

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

Create Your Own Jungle Rainstick!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Come make your own rain stick and then use it to play along to some fun jungle tunes!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make your own rain stick and then use it to play along to some fun jungle tunes!

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

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

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
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
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.

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.

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

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 25, 2025 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
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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.

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

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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 "Children" group

Patio Play!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

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

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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!

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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Infant Massage with Uconn Health Parents as Teachers

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

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

Learn Infant Massage This Summer!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Maker Mentor Hours

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello.

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
Teen Space at 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
Room: Teen Space
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 "Children" group

Riverside Reptiles

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! What makes a reptile different from an amphibian? What characteristics make each unique? Riverside Reptiles brings you a "Touch of the Rainforest".

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

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! What makes a reptile different from an amphibian? What characteristics make each unique? Riverside Reptiles brings you a "Touch of the Rainforest".