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Adult Take-and-Make Program: Iced Latte Candle

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Update:

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Event Details:

Registration Update:

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, September 9, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Try It

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Friends if Grades 7-12 can drop in to this program in the Teen Space during after school time to try something new! Learn a new skill, try a DIY, make a craft, the possibilities are endless! 

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

Friends if Grades 7-12 can drop in to this program in the Teen Space during after school time to try something new! Learn a new skill, try a DIY, make a craft, the possibilities are endless! 

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

Sensory Free Play

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Join us for unstructured sensory play at the library! Get your wiggles out and enjoy an easy sensory activity at this drop in program. 

No registration required, first come, first serve and open to children ages 2-8!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for unstructured sensory play at the library! Get your wiggles out and enjoy an easy sensory activity at this drop in program. 

No registration required, first come, first serve and open to children ages 2-8!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Celebrate September

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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...

Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn To Play: Altered TCG

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about the Altered TCG? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Altered TCG! At the end of the program, you'll get to take home your own deck! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the Altered TCG? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Altered TCG! At the end of the program, you'll get to take home your own deck! 

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, September 12, 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 "Teens" group

Teens Unplugged

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Space to start your weekend off with an exciting group game! 

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

Join us in the Teen Space to start your weekend off with an exciting group game! 

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

Maker 101: Glass Bottle Bird Feeders

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
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...

Make a bird feeder out of a recycled wine bottle and a 3D printed top. Add some wire and charms; and you have a beautiful perch for the birds just in time for fall. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
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.

Make a bird feeder out of a recycled wine bottle and a 3D printed top. Add some wire and charms; and you have a beautiful perch for the birds just in time for fall. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

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

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4.

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

Tinkering Tweens: Creating Cryptids

Monday, September 15, 2025 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.

Upcoming
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 "Teens" group

Art Journaling

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Art Journaling, sometimes called "Junk Journaling", is a form of recording your imagination, memories, thoughts, feelings, and more through a combination of visual art and creative writing. 

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

Art Journaling, sometimes called "Junk Journaling", is a form of recording your imagination, memories, thoughts, feelings, and more through a combination of visual art and creative writing. 

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, September 16, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Baby's Morning Out Presented by UCONN

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

A socialization group for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  In this relaxed setting, your babies will explore a variety of toys as we talk about your adjustment to parenthood.  Topics will include any questions you curren

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

A socialization group for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  In this relaxed setting, your babies will explore a variety of toys as we talk about your adjustment to parenthood.  Topics will include any questions you curren

Disclaimer(s)

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

Chess for Kids

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Shelf-Conscious: Teen Silent Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Nothing beats reading with friends! 

Drop in to our Teens-only, no talking book club! Open to those in Grades 7-12

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

Nothing beats reading with friends! 

Drop in to our Teens-only, no talking book club! Open to those in Grades 7-12

Disclaimer(s)

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

Protecting your Personal Information: A presentation by Connecticut Department of Banking

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Avoid Identity Theft: Protect Your Personal Information

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avoid Identity Theft: Protect Your Personal Information

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sensory Free Play

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Join us for unstructured sensory play at the library! Get your wiggles out and enjoy an easy sensory activity at this drop in program. 

No registration required, first come, first serve and open to children ages 2-8!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for unstructured sensory play at the library! Get your wiggles out and enjoy an easy sensory activity at this drop in program. 

No registration required, first come, first serve and open to children ages 2-8!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pirate Storytime

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun at our Pirate Storytime at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street, for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun at our Pirate Storytime at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street, for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime at Farmington Land Trust

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for a Storytime. We will meet in the small barn adjacent to the parking area.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for a Storytime. We will meet in the small barn adjacent to the parking area.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CRAFTERNOON: Decorate the Teen Space

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Teen Space after school on the half day to help decorate the Teen Space! Create crafts with friends and help decorate the Space for the Fall! 

No registration required! 

Open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

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

Come to the Teen Space after school on the half day to help decorate the Teen Space! Create crafts with friends and help decorate the Space for the Fall! 

No registration required! 

Open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.