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Candy Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Tween

Join us at the Farmington Library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season. Supplies will be provided; registration is needed for each child separately.

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

Join us at the Farmington Library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season. Supplies will be provided; registration is needed for each child separately.

Teens: Solstice in a Jar Craft

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for the return of the Sun by making your own endless flame to light your way through the long months following Winter Solstice. 

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

Get ready for the return of the Sun by making your own endless flame to light your way through the long months following Winter Solstice. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Hygge at the Barney

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages

hygge  /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/

noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

hygge  /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/

noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."

Trinket Trade

Teen Trinket Trade!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens

By popular demand, right before the holidays, the Teen Space will host our first ever Trinket Trade!

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

By popular demand, right before the holidays, the Teen Space will host our first ever Trinket Trade!

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library
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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! 

Waitlist
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

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Celebration!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary

It's a stuffed animal party at the library! Children will be able to drop off their stuffed animals on January 16th from 3-5pm. Stuffed animals will then spend the night at the library!

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

It's a stuffed animal party at the library! Children will be able to drop off their stuffed animals on January 16th from 3-5pm. Stuffed animals will then spend the night at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

We Play Saturday

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

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

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

Let's Celebrate January

Celebrate January

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Celebrate:

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal sto...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

Groundhog Day Movie Night

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Film Screenings
Age Group:
All Ages

It's Groundhog Day! Again, and again. And again! 

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

It's Groundhog Day! Again, and again. And again! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Community Valentines

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages

Spread the love around our community!

Join us on February 6th to make Valentine's cards for members of the Farmington community who might not get a lot of mail! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spread the love around our community!

Join us on February 6th to make Valentine's cards for members of the Farmington community who might not get a lot of mail! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

All Day
Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate 15 years of Take Your Child to the Library Day! Stop by the Youth Services Department to Celebrate! We will have a special scavenger hunt, Tinker the Mechanical Horse rides ALL DAY, and prize giveaways all day!

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

Celebrate 15 years of Take Your Child to the Library Day! Stop by the Youth Services Department to Celebrate! We will have a special scavenger hunt, Tinker the Mechanical Horse rides ALL DAY, and prize giveaways all day!

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.

Celebrate February

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Celebrate:

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal sto...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

Teen: Anti-Valentine's Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Space to celebrate the dark side of Valentine's Day. Decorate cookies, play games, and honor the non-romance types of love to get your weekend started right! Drop In, No Registration Required! Open to Teens in Grades 7-12!

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

Join us in the Teen Space to celebrate the dark side of Valentine's Day. Decorate cookies, play games, and honor the non-romance types of love to get your weekend started right! Drop In, No Registration Required! Open to Teens in Grades 7-12!

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library
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Branches:
Farmington Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
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Toddler Olympics with MY Gym

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Join the staff of MY Gym in West Hartford for this high energy, structured program geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers. We will be celebrating the Winter Olympics with olympic-themed events.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the staff of MY Gym in West Hartford for this high energy, structured program geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers. We will be celebrating the Winter Olympics with olympic-themed events.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Children's Author Talk: The Lucky Husky

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Farmington Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Children

Are you a fan of UConn Basketball? Love Huskies?

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

Are you a fan of UConn Basketball? Love Huskies?

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.

National Pokémon Day

All Day
Barney Library
Program Type:
Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

The world was introduced to Pokémon on February 27, 1996. We welcome fans of all ages to stop into the Barney Library for this special 30th Anniversary Celebration!

Enjoy...

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

The world was introduced to Pokémon on February 27, 1996. We welcome fans of all ages to stop into the Barney Library for this special 30th Anniversary Celebration!

Enjoy...