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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June - August.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Exhibit: Kate Emery

All Day 6/27 - 8/2
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
Event Details:

Visit the Farmington Library and see the new exhibit Water's Edge by Kate Emery June 27 - August 2.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Lab @ the Barney

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Students ages 6 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime! Space is limited, registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Lab @ the Barney

11:30am - 12:30pm
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Students ages 6 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime! Space is limited, registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Collaborative Art Program: Tiny Art

All Day 7/29 - 8/1
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help create tiny art for the Barney Library.

Stop by the Barney Library to claim a blank miniature canvas to decorate. It's one per person, first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dragons Love Tacos Story time

10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do Dragons Love Tacos? Come and find out as we enjoy a story, activities, craft and a movie.  This program is best suited for ages 4 & up.

Registration is Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Barney Library
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 1:15 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem-solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Dragon Camp

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Jester Jim

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

North by Northwest (1959)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Buffet Night

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft Night!!  A variety of age appropriate crafts will be in our activity room for your child to make.  Please choose only 1 craft, while supplies last.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

How do you want to do this?

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! The adventure is coming to an end but we're not done yet! Remember...

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

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Album of the Month Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft! 

August's Album: ; [Semicolon]--Seventeen

August's Craft: Small Woven Tapestry

Register for a reminder!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Craft Swap @ the Barney

9:00am - 12:45pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 during the Barney Library open hours.  

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

Empower STEM

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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