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The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

An immersive 60-minute PowerPoint presentation that takes participants on a powerful journey into the lives of the 53 Africans whose freedom was unjustly interrupted and whose courage helped shape the course of American history.

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

An immersive 60-minute PowerPoint presentation that takes participants on a powerful journey into the lives of the 53 Africans whose freedom was unjustly interrupted and whose courage helped shape the course of American history.

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

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! Join us each week for a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topic!

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

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! Join us each week for a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topic!

Friends of the Farmington Libraries

Thursday, March 5, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Tots and Tunes

Friday, March 6, 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 "Children" group

Math Games with Mathnasium!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Do you want to see how much fun math can be? Math Games day is a time of fun and play! A great opportunity for kids and their parents/guardians to engage in fun games and activities! Come and see how fun math can be!

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

Do you want to see how much fun math can be? Math Games day is a time of fun and play! A great opportunity for kids and their parents/guardians to engage in fun games and activities! Come and see how fun math can be!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn To Play: Wingspan

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

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 "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

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.

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

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 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, March 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A History of Huskies Hoops: Legacy of Greatness

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's pro

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

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's pro

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, March 13, 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

Monthly Makers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 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'll be making: Mini Pressed Flower Canvases

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
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.

This month we'll be making: Mini Pressed Flower Canvases

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

Annual Puppies and Pie

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Celebrate pi day with adoptable dogs and pi(e) at the library! Enjoy pizza and puppies at heart to celebrate the best irrational number. Puppies are from Dog Star Rescue, a local Animal rescue. 

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

Celebrate pi day with adoptable dogs and pi(e) at the library! Enjoy pizza and puppies at heart to celebrate the best irrational number. Puppies are from Dog Star Rescue, a local Animal rescue. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal behavior is unpredictable, please be sure to use your best judgment when participating in this event. 

Those with allergies related to fur, dander, or other related allergens, please use your best judgment when deciding whether to register for an animal program. 

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

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.

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

Perler Bead Backpack Tags

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

School is out early so kids age 7-12 are invited to come to the Barney Library, 71 Main Street to make your own Perler Bead Backpack Tag!  We will iron it for you and add a clip so you can hang it on your backpack.  Follow a pattern or m

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

School is out early so kids age 7-12 are invited to come to the Barney Library, 71 Main Street to make your own Perler Bead Backpack Tag!  We will iron it for you and add a clip so you can hang it on your backpack.  Follow a pattern or m

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, March 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

And the Oscar Goes To… Trivia Edition

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Cue the orchestra and silence your acceptance speech—Oscar Movie Trivia Night is your chance to celebrate the films, performances, and moments that defined (and sometimes divided) Hollywood.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cue the orchestra and silence your acceptance speech—Oscar Movie Trivia Night is your chance to celebrate the films, performances, and moments that defined (and sometimes divided) Hollywood.

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

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 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The No Book Book Club

Thursday, March 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.

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

Learn To Play: Catan

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about Catan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Catan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Catan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Catan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

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 "Elementary" group

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! Join us each week for a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topic!

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

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! Join us each week for a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topic!

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, March 20, 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, March 21, 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 Barney Library 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 Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

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

Maker Fair

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children

Visit the Farmington Library on Sunday, March 22 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the next Maker Fair!

Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on crafting, and experiments happening throughout the library for all ages.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Farmington Library on Sunday, March 22 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the next Maker Fair!

Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on crafting, and experiments happening throughout the library for all ages.