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BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Storybook Holiday Adventures & Coloring

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary

Stop into the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and enjoy twenty tales perfect for kids (recommended for kids ages 3 to 8) and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life on screen. 

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

Stop into the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and enjoy twenty tales perfect for kids (recommended for kids ages 3 to 8) and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life on screen. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Noon Year's Eve!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a rockin’ dance party! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a rockin’ dance party! 

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Create Together: Craft a Yearly Calendar

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be crafting personalized calendars for the New Year!
 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be crafting personalized calendars for the New Year!
 

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 "Infant/Toddler" group

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Cartoons and Crafts: Adventure Time!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Teens, Tween

Join us after school for some cozy crafting and cartoons! This month we will watch Adventure Time while making some crafts based on the show!

Registration Required. Open to those in Grades 4-12!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screenings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us after school for some cozy crafting and cartoons! This month we will watch Adventure Time while making some crafts based on the show!

Registration Required. Open to those in Grades 4-12!

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

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 1)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 2)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 3)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 4)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Tween Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Year, New Vision Board

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens

It's a New Year! Let's start off strong by visualizing what we dream of for 2026! 

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

It's a New Year! Let's start off strong by visualizing what we dream of for 2026! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Community Learning Series: Human Trafficking

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Join Ashley Phan—Connecticut native, survivor of familial child trafficking, and 2025 Department of Justice Survivor Voices Award nominee—for a powerful and eye-opening seminar on the realities of human trafficking and how we can work together to

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ashley Phan—Connecticut native, survivor of familial child trafficking, and 2025 Department of Justice Survivor Voices Award nominee—for a powerful and eye-opening seminar on the realities of human trafficking and how we can work together to

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

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M

Thursday, January 8, 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

Toddler Learn and Play

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Drop in with your child and play freely in our program room with toys and tools to help grow your child’s curiosity and motor skills. No registration required. Ages 1-3 recommended.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Skill Building
Event Details:

Drop in with your child and play freely in our program room with toys and tools to help grow your child’s curiosity and motor skills. No registration required. Ages 1-3 recommended.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Poetry Reading with D. Walsh Gilbert and Ciaran Berry

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street on Saturday, January 10 (snow date of January 24) at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading by Ciaran Berry who has a new poetry book

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street on Saturday, January 10 (snow date of January 24) at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading by Ciaran Berry who has a new poetry book

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

Learn To Play: Wingspan

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! 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 Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! 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 "Preschool" group

Thriving Threes Around The World!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

This Storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes. This session will focus on stories and songs from different cultures.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes. This session will focus on stories and songs from different cultures.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Tinkering Tweens: Design Your Own Tic-Tac-Toe

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

Open
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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Onederful Ones

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Ages 12-23 Months with a caregiver.  A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime! 

Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-23 Months with a caregiver.  A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime! 

Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.