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Teens Unplugged

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Space to start your weekend off with an exciting group game! 

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space to start your weekend off with an exciting group game! 

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

Maker 101: Glass Bottle Bird Feeders

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
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...

Make a bird feeder out of a recycled wine bottle and a 3D printed top. Add some wire and charms; and you have a beautiful perch for the birds just in time for fall. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
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.

Make a bird feeder out of a recycled wine bottle and a 3D printed top. Add some wire and charms; and you have a beautiful perch for the birds just in time for fall. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Farmington Artists Circle

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

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

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, September 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.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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 "Teens" group

Art Journaling

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Art Journaling, sometimes called "Junk Journaling", is a form of recording your imagination, memories, thoughts, feelings, and more through a combination of visual art and creative writing. 

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

Art Journaling, sometimes called "Junk Journaling", is a form of recording your imagination, memories, thoughts, feelings, and more through a combination of visual art and creative writing. 

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, September 16, 2025 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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Baby's Morning Out Presented by UCONN

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

A socialization group for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  In this relaxed setting, your babies will explore a variety of toys as we talk about your adjustment to parenthood.  Topics will include any questions you curren

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

A socialization group for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  In this relaxed setting, your babies will explore a variety of toys as we talk about your adjustment to parenthood.  Topics will include any questions you curren

Disclaimer(s)

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

Shelf-Conscious: Teen Silent Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 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: Meeting Room 2
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Book Babies

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pirate Storytime

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun at our Pirate Storytime at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street, for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun at our Pirate Storytime at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street, for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

CRAFTERNOON: Decorate the Teen Space

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Teen Space after school on the half day to help decorate the Teen Space! Create crafts with friends and help decorate the Space for the Fall! 

No registration required! 

Open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

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

Come to the Teen Space after school on the half day to help decorate the Teen Space! Create crafts with friends and help decorate the Space for the Fall! 

No registration required! 

Open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The No Book Book Club

Thursday, September 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.

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, September 19, 2025 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 Half-Day Movie Day!

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens

Use the extra time after school to watch a Movie with friends in the Teen Space! We'll all watch a movie together to start the weekend off!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Use the extra time after school to watch a Movie with friends in the Teen Space! We'll all watch a movie together to start the weekend off!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington Artist Trail

All Day
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Shows
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

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

Family LEGO Lab

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Biblio Box

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

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

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

We Play Wednesday

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Hoppin Gallery turned playroom. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

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

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Hoppin Gallery turned playroom. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Calm Coloring

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come up to the Teen Space during after school time to relax, focus, and color! 

All supplies will be provided, no registration is needed! 

Join us to enjoy some calm, mindful coloring!

 

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

Come up to the Teen Space during after school time to relax, focus, and color! 

All supplies will be provided, no registration is needed! 

Join us to enjoy some calm, mindful coloring!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Hour

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
CRAFT HOUR @ THE BARNEY:

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 so...

We will be making: Mosaic Tile Trays

Upcoming
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! 

We will be making: Mosaic Tile Trays

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, September 26, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Monthly Makers

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 ...

We will be making: Fabric Leaf Garland

Upcoming
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.

We will be making: Fabric Leaf Garland