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Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barney 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!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Library Branch: Barney Library
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!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for our first ever T.A.B. meeting! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our first ever T.A.B. meeting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tuesday, December 9, 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...

This month we will meet to talk about November's book on a special day. Please note the change only for this meeting!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:
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 month we will meet to talk about November's book on a special day. Please note the change only for this meeting!

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, December 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.

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.

Barney Kids Book Club

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, December 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
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.

The No Book Book Club

The No Book Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

A cup of tea spilling over on a green playing card, with the caption "Spill The Tea"

Teens: Spill the Tea!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Join Teen Librarian Lex and gab, chatter, blather, chit-chat, communicate, converse, and enjoy a cup of tea. Let’s talk about books, movies, anime, what you’re up to, what’s on your mind, and anything else! 

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

Join Teen Librarian Lex and gab, chatter, blather, chit-chat, communicate, converse, and enjoy a cup of tea. Let’s talk about books, movies, anime, what you’re up to, what’s on your mind, and anything else! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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.

Shelf Conscious: Teen Silent Book Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space 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: Teen Space
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

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

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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.

A cup of tea spilling over on a green playing card, with the caption "Spill The Tea"

Teens: Spill the Tea!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy spilling the tea with your Best-teas! A Craft and Chat program open for friends in Grades 7-12 looking to chat with good company and enjoy some delicious tea.

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

Enjoy spilling the tea with your Best-teas! A Craft and Chat program open for friends in Grades 7-12 looking to chat with good company and enjoy some delicious tea.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Please note this meeting will be held via Zoom. 

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Please note this meeting will be held via Zoom. 

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.

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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!
Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

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

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
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.