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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, May 31.

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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.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rubber Frog Hunt @ the Barney

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the Barney Library in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Frog Hunt

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Stop by the Barney Library in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Frog Hunt

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

Celebrate June

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pokemon Go Fest Rest Area

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:45pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you tired from catching all those Pokémon? Need some water? Light refreshments? Stop by the Barney Library to see if you can beat our gym, and partake in a few extra treats! This program is drop in and open to all ages as supplies last!

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Are you tired from catching all those Pokémon? Need some water? Light refreshments? Stop by the Barney Library to see if you can beat our gym, and partake in a few extra treats! This program is drop in and open to all ages as supplies last!

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 "Children" group.

Summer storytime at Farmington Land Trust

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for Summer stories and activities. We will meet in the small barn adjacent to the parking area.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for Summer stories and activities. We will meet in the small barn adjacent to the parking area.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Sensory Sensitive Summer Reading Celebration

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

This special summer reading celebration is designed for families of youth with sensory needs who are not as comfortable in the crowded and noisy environment associated with the traditional summer reading kick-off event.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

This special summer reading celebration is designed for families of youth with sensory needs who are not as comfortable in the crowded and noisy environment associated with the traditional summer reading kick-off event.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library Lawn at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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, June 25, 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 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 Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

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

Pokémon Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

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

Celebrate July

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.

Jason Tardy

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

“A Master of Physical Comedy!” Come see Jason Tardy and his crazy high-energy, comedy and juggling show like you’ve never seen before…unless you’ve seen him before.

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

“A Master of Physical Comedy!” Come see Jason Tardy and his crazy high-energy, comedy and juggling show like you’ve never seen before…unless you’ve seen him before.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Main Library Lawn at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop-in and join us to make your own ice cream sundae! MMMMmmmm.....

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in and join us to make your own ice cream sundae! MMMMmmmm.....

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

Waterless Pool Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler

Drop-in program.  Ages 12 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in program.  Ages 12 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Children" group.

Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color”

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Bubble Day!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library Lawn at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!  Join us outside the Barney Library for a special bubble storytime. Read some bubble books, make your own bubble wand, and create lots of bubbles big and small!

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

BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!  Join us outside the Barney Library for a special bubble storytime. Read some bubble books, make your own bubble wand, and create lots of bubbles big and small!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time at Hein Farm, Farmington

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will be in the large grassy area, on the left side of the property, clos

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will be in the large grassy area, on the left side of the property, clos

This event is in the "Children" group.

Patio Play!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

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

Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

This event is in the "Children" group.

JESTER JIM

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

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

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Patio Play!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Riverside Reptiles

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! What makes a reptile different from an amphibian? What characteristics make each unique? Riverside Reptiles brings you a "Touch of the Rainforest".

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

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! What makes a reptile different from an amphibian? What characteristics make each unique? Riverside Reptiles brings you a "Touch of the Rainforest".

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

Celebrate August

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!