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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

Thriving Threes!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.  

Upcoming
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.  

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.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

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

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

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.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 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!
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Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! 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.

Why the 250th Matters with CT State Historian Andy Horowitz

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecti

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

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecti

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through repetition and the use of books, rhymes, play and songs. 

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

Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through repetition and the use of books, rhymes, play and songs. 

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.

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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.

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of neurodiverse* children ages 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

Upcoming
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 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

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.
Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Bouncing Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

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.
Bear holding a baby bear for storytime

Baby & Me Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

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

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Bear holding a baby bear for storytime

Baby & Me Playtime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

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

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Mini Book Ornament

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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: Mini Book Ornament

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Tots and Tunes

Friday, May 1, 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.

 

 

no sew fleece pillow

No-Sew Fleece Pillow

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Come make your very own No-Sew fleece pillow.  Please be aware that this craft requires being able to tie knots!

Open to those ages 8-12! Registration Required!

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

Come make your very own No-Sew fleece pillow.  Please be aware that this craft requires being able to tie knots!

Open to those ages 8-12! 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.

Thriving Threes!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.  

Upcoming
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.  

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.

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

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

A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime for one year olds! 

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.

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

Magical Makers: Whimsical Wooden Bicycles

Tuesday, May 5, 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 Chirri and Chirra by Yuki Kaneko and design a whimsical wooden bicycle craft, complete with mini woodland creatures! 

Upcoming
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 Chirri and Chirra by Yuki Kaneko and design a whimsical wooden bicycle craft, complete with mini woodland creatures! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

kids science

Bite Size Science

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts!

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.

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

Adaptive Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

Adaptive storytime will offer families of neurodiverse* children ages 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

Upcoming
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 3 -10 an engaging storytime in a small group setting.

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.
Cardboard Loom Pot Holder

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!

This month's craft is: Cardboard Loom Pot Holder

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!

This month's craft is: Cardboard Loom Pot Holder

Bouncing Bookworms Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room 1 at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This sensory storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers!

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.

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