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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, May 31.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Afterschool Art Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

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

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Hour @ the Barney

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

Full
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! 

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

Celebrate June

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

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

Drop-In Rainforest Creation Station

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

Swing by anytime between 9:30AM and 12:30PM and get creative at our Rainforest Creation Station!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Swing by anytime between 9:30AM and 12:30PM and get creative at our Rainforest Creation Station!

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.

Grad Cap Decorating

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Graduating High School? Stop by the library with your Graduation Cap and decorate it with our supplies! Bring your friends with you and have a great time.

Drop in! No registration required.

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

Graduating High School? Stop by the library with your Graduation Cap and decorate it with our supplies! Bring your friends with you and have a great time.

Drop in! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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: Coconut Lime Body Scrub

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

We'll be making a coconut lime sugar scrub. Exfoliating, moisturizing, and invigorating! Perfect fresh scent for summer!

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

We'll be making a coconut lime sugar scrub. Exfoliating, moisturizing, and invigorating! Perfect fresh scent for summer!

This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tinkering Tweens: Donut Clock

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, 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 "Elementary" group.

Foam Cup Frog Craft

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Create your own adorable frog using a foam cup, pipe cleaners and paint! Grades K- 3.

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

Create your own adorable frog using a foam cup, pipe cleaners and paint! Grades K- 3.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Maker 101: Pillowcase Making

Saturday, June 14, 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 throw pillow cases! Walk away with a pair of jungle themed pillow coverings to switch up your decor. Use fabric paint, iron-on vinyl and stencils to bring a little bit of the jungle into your home. 

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 throw pillow cases! Walk away with a pair of jungle themed pillow coverings to switch up your decor. Use fabric paint, iron-on vinyl and stencils to bring a little bit of the jungle into your home. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Mini Makers: Stained Glass Art

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

Open to those ages 7-9 years. 

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 craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

Open to those ages 7-9 years. 

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 "Tween" group.

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, June 23, 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Pokémon Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

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

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

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

Silly Sloth Storytime and Craft

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Kids going into kindergarten through grade three can join us for a silly sloth story. After our story, we will make a sleepy sloth craft to take home!

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

Kids going into kindergarten through grade three can join us for a silly sloth story. After our story, we will make a sleepy sloth craft to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft: Plant Pot Decorating

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.

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

Jungle Dirt Cups

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us to make pudding, oreo, and gummy, JUNGLE dirt cups! 

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

Join us to make pudding, oreo, and gummy, JUNGLE dirt cups! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
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're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

Full
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're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tinkering Tweens: Optical Illusions Lab

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, STEM
Age Group:
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: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, 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.

Celebrate July

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

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

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshop

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop where creativity meets calm. In this guided session, you’ll create your own miniature garden using beautiful plants, natural materials, and your unique sense of design—no green thumb needed. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop where creativity meets calm. In this guided session, you’ll create your own miniature garden using beautiful plants, natural materials, and your unique sense of design—no green thumb needed. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, July 7, 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!

Upcoming
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Monstera Jewelry Dish

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

We'll be using air-dry clay to create and paint this jewelry dish that looks just like a monstera leaf. Perfect for our Rainforest Summer Reading theme!

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

We'll be using air-dry clay to create and paint this jewelry dish that looks just like a monstera leaf. Perfect for our Rainforest Summer Reading theme!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon @ the Barney

Wednesday, July 9, 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.