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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.

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.

Alphabet Academy

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.

Toddler Tunes Presented by UCONN

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

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

As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

Disclaimer(s)

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

Maker Space Closed

All Day 3/19 - 3/25
Maker Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits & Art Shows, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

The Maker Space will be closed March 19 - 25 for Maker Fair preparation and clean up. We appreciate your understanding as we get ready for this annual event!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits & Art Shows, Skill Building
Event Details:

The Maker Space will be closed March 19 - 25 for Maker Fair preparation and clean up. We appreciate your understanding as we get ready for this annual event!

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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.

Alphabet Academy

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Toddler Tunes Presented by UCONN

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

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

As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

Disclaimer(s)

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Toddler Tunes Presented by UCONN

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

This event is rescheduled from 3/4/26. As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

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

This event is rescheduled from 3/4/26. As of 2/17/25 the event is FULL

Disclaimer(s)

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

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

Monday, April 13, 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.

Celebrate Earth Day: Mending 101

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Darn it—don’t throw it away! Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop led by Bristol, Connecticut instructor Dawn, also known as The Stitching Coach.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Darn it—don’t throw it away! Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop led by Bristol, Connecticut instructor Dawn, also known as The Stitching Coach.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

grilled cheese sandwich

Culinary Kids Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Get your chef on and learn how to make your own grilled cheese. MMMmmm.....nom..nom..nom...

Registration Required. Open to those ages 7-12.

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

Get your chef on and learn how to make your own grilled cheese. MMMmmm.....nom..nom..nom...

Registration Required. Open to those ages 7-12.

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.
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Monthly Makers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
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 ...

We will be making: DIY Book Necklace

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
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.

We will be making: DIY Book Necklace

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

Monday, May 11, 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, May 14, 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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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

FARMINGTON LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/27 - 5/28
Farmington Library

As we transition to a new library system the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28.  The Barney Library, ...

Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
Description:

As we transition to a new library system the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28.  

Teen Space Open House

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Tween

If you're rising to the 7th grade in Fall of 2026, that means you are about to start your first ever Teen Summer Reading season! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're rising to the 7th grade in Fall of 2026, that means you are about to start your first ever Teen Summer Reading season! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

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