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Ramadan Storytime and Craft

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us for a fun Ramadan story time where we will read a heartwarming book about this special month and the importance of community. Afterwards, we will make a craft. To sweeten the day, the kids will have the choice to enjoy some treats!

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

Join us for a fun Ramadan story time where we will read a heartwarming book about this special month and the importance of community. Afterwards, we will make a craft. To sweeten the day, the kids will have the choice to enjoy some treats!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garmany Music Series: The Green Jazz Band

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

The Green Jazz Band brings vibrant, engaging, and accessible jazz to audiences throughout the Greater Hartford region and beyond.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Green Jazz Band brings vibrant, engaging, and accessible jazz to audiences throughout the Greater Hartford region and beyond.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cookies and Coloring

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Friends in Grades 7-12 can come relax, draw and snack on some sweet cookies! 

Drop in to enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space! 

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

Friends in Grades 7-12 can come relax, draw and snack on some sweet cookies! 

Drop in to enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space! 

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

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 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.

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, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

Open
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

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.
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 "Teens" group

Teens: Spill the Tea! Afternoon Special!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy an Afternoon Special of Spill the Tea!

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

Enjoy an Afternoon Special of Spill the Tea!

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
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.

Full
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!

Full
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 "Teens" group

Teen Switch Tournament: Mario Kart!

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

It's Friday, time to game to win!

It's race time! Will you have the fastest cart? Or will you slip on a banana in the last lap?

This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

It's Friday, time to game to win!

It's race time! Will you have the fastest cart? Or will you slip on a banana in the last lap?

This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

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 Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive 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 Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile: Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event.
Adam's presentation;
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event.
Adam's presentation;
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

C.R.E.A.T.E Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Kids in Grades K to 4 can join us at the Barney Library for a different activity each month! This is a time for Creativity, Reading, Engineering, Art, Technology, and Exploration! Will we build with LEGOs? Make our own graphic novel? Paint?

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

Kids in Grades K to 4 can join us at the Barney Library for a different activity each month! This is a time for Creativity, Reading, Engineering, Art, Technology, and Exploration! Will we build with LEGOs? Make our own graphic novel? Paint?

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, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

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.

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

Magical Makers: Trolls

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us each session to read a magical story and do a craft based on it! 

This month we will read a book about trolls and make our own trolls!

Open to those in Grades 1-4! Registration Required!

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

Join us each session to read a magical story and do a craft based on it! 

This month we will read a book about trolls and make our own trolls!

Open to those in Grades 1-4! Registration Required!

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.