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Fiber Arts Circle

10:00am–11:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

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

1-2-3 Math

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program provides the opportunity for children to explore early learning math concepts by listening to books and participating in hands-on math activities.  

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.

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

Culinary Kids Club

6:15pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your chef on and learn how to create your very own smoothie! Choose from a variety of fruits (and maybe even some chocolate!)

Registration Required. Open to those ages 7-12.

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

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 "Teens" group

Teens Unplugged

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space to start your weekend off with an exciting group game! 

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

Toddler Learn and Play

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Skill Building
Event Details:

Drop in with your child and play freely in our program room with toys and tools to help grow your child’s curiosity and motor skills. No registration required. Ages 1-3 recommended.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family LEGO Lab

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

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

Maker 101: Button Witch Cauldrons

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each craft features elements pre-made using one of the machines and is customizable. Each month uses a new piece of equipment.

As a bonus, you can ask our Maker Space experts questions about the space and equipment. Take a look at other projects and make a one-on-one appointment to have us walk you through it.

Perfect for beginners, ages 18 and up.

Make a bubbling cauldron just in time for Halloween. Using buttons, fluff and other adornments; you will create a cute decoration that can be hung anywhere you wish. 

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 "Elementary" group

Family LEGO Lab

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington Artists Circle

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.

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Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Autumn Leaf Luminary

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Onederful Ones

9:15am–10:00am
Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-23 Months with a caregiver.  A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime! 

Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. 

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

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

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

Terrific Twos

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
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 the use of books, rhymes, finger 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bite Size Science

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEM
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!

Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. Open to those ages 3-5!

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

Book Babies

11:00am–11:30am
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 or Miss Amy 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 "Teens" group

DIY Haunted House

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

During the month of October, come to the Teen Space on select Wednesdays to create your own small Haunted House! 

October 15th, 22nd, and 29th- Join us each meeting to further develop your personalized Haunted House shadowbox. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Estate Planning Seminar

5:00pm–8:00pm
Farmington Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Adaptive Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
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 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting.

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

Bouncing Bookworms Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

1-2-3 Math

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program provides the opportunity for children to explore early learning math concepts by listening to books and participating in hands-on math activities.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The No Book Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Stations

6:15pm–7:00pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Have you ever wanted to try out STEM kits? Learn while having fun when you try your hand at some interesting STEM kits like LittleBits, SpheroBOLT,  Snap Circuits and Ozobots!