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Juneteenth Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Thursday, June 19.

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Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
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
All Branches
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

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Mini Makers: Stained Glass Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

Open to those ages 7-9 years. 

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

Story & Play

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and play outside at the Barney Library! Listen to some fun stories and then have a playtime with your friends on the playground. A great place to meet friends old and new!

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

3D Printer Group Training

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required

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

Sensational Saturday

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a variety of sensory exploration activties.

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 "All Ages" group

Garmany Music Series: Ranendra Das

11:00am–12:15pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Concert performance specializing in Indian Classical and Western Classical music. Ranendra Das is an incredible performer with that truly connects with the audience through his medium. 

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

Book Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Shana 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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Invent the Summer

2:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Cookies and Coloring

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Movers and Groovers

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

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Ideas

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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 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!
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

Pride Flag Decorating

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space to decorate your own flag for celebrating Pride month! Drop in to design your flag with colors that make you feel proud! 

This craft is open to all ages!

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

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
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 "All Ages" group

Maker Mentor Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello.

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

Pokémon Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
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 "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Silly Sloth Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids going into kindergarten through grade three can join us for a silly sloth story. After our story, we will make a sleepy sloth craft to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft: Plant Pot Decorating

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plant Propagation Party: Snip, Set, and Success

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Getting started on your home garden, or looking to expand it? Learn how to turn your plant cuttings into more plants in this hands-on propagation workshop! We will cover the whole process from pruning to potting.

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

Jungle Dirt Cups

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make pudding, oreo, and gummy, JUNGLE dirt cups! 

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 and Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
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

Cricut Group Training

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building, STEM
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

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