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Sketching for Beginners Series

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us at the Farmington Library for beginners drawing club focused on pencil drawings. Explore varied drawing techniques to add to your skill toolkit! Whether you draw for fun or want to connect with other artists, join us for an afternoon of sketc...

Teen Craft: Paper Crafting!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Science & Technology, Maker Space & The Studio
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Space to make a paper craft creature! Register to save your seat. Open to those in Grades 7-12.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Farmington Libraries. ...

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

Teen Craft: Motel Keychain

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Science & Technology, Maker Space & The Studio
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Space to design your own motel style keychain! These keychains have been popular on TikTok and now you can make your own! In this session you will design your own keychain! In session two, you will pick up your cut out keychain and p...

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

Grad Cap Decorating

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:
Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day! First come, first serve! Open to graduating Seniors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fa...

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

Teen Craft: Motel Keychain

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Science & Technology, Maker Space & The Studio
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Space to design your own motel style keychain! These keychains have been popular on TikTok and now you can make your own! In this session you will design your own keychain! In session two, you will pick up your cut out keychain and p...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Miss Eva's Retirement Sendoff!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
All families welcome.  No Registration Required. Our beloved Miss Eva is retiring!  We’ll be having a party for her today, her last day of work.  Stop by any time between 3:00 – 5:00 to have some refreshments and celebrate Miss Eva ...

Garmany Music Series: The Murthas & The Milners: Sea Shanties and Traditional Ballads from America, Ireland and Beyond

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Barney Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Garmany Music Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 156
Event Details:
Murthas and Milners are back! Authentic maritime and immigration songs from the golden age of transatlantic sailing ships, including the shanties that lately found fame on the TikTok media platform but actually have been kept alive for decade...

Board Game Café

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
Want to play a selection of board games? Want to learn how to play a new one? Want some pastries and cookies? Stop by Board Game Cafe in the Jay Johnston Community Room! Open to those 11 and up! Please email sgentry@farmingtonlibraries.org with an...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Make meal making family time! Tweens, Teens, and their parents/guardians will make a dish from the monthly cookbook and bring it to the next meeting for a potluck. While eating, we will talk about the cookbook and what we thought about the recipes. F...

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
We’ll be kicking off our library-wide Summer Reading Program with a family picnic.  Bring a blanket or some chairs and a picnic dinner to the lawn; we’ll have DJ Red Supreme spinning music and leading dances; Judi Ann Jones – The Energizer! – br...

Summer Reading Book Tasting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Don't know what to read for summer reading? Want to find some new books? Come to Summer Reading Book Tasting! Located in the Teen Space, you'll be treated to tables of books with different genres and have the opportunity to check out your favorite bo...

Tween and Teen Paint Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Ever wanted to go to a paint night? Want to create your own masterpiece? Join us for Tween and Teen Paint Night with Pam's Picassos! You'll follow along and learn how to paint a summer landscape you get to take home! This program will take place upst...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mini Sculpey Art at the Barney

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us at the Barney Library as we create and bake miniature objects using Sculpey clay. This program is for ages 12 and up.  ...

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from the list but it's easy to sign up again! Fill out this...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft Together!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:
Working on a craft project? Want to start something new? Stop by Teen Craft Together for an hour of making! We'll provide the supplies, you bring your creativity! Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 7-12! ...

Pokémon GO Anniversary Event

10:00am - 12:00pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:
Join us at the Barney Library to celebrate 7 years of Pokémon Go! Bring your device to battle, trade, and make new friends. ...

Nutmeg Book Club: Session 1

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Get your summer reading done and have some fun with the Nutmeg Book Club! Upon signing up you can pick up your free copy of Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko to own! Join all 4 sessions for fun games and discussions. Registration Required. Open...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Very Merry Unbirthday

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Did you celebrate your very merry unbirthday yet?! Celebrate with us as we enjoy a Mad Tea Party! With tea, cakes, and riddles that will drive you mad as a hatter!  ...

Teen Jewelry Series

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join Art Teacher Leslie Mroczek to learn how to make a variety of jewelry projects!   July 7: Braided Ring July 14: Shrinky Dink Earrings July 21: Wire Wrapping July 28: Beaded Phone Charm Strap   Registration Required....

Disclaimer(s)

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

Board Game Café

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Want to play a selection of board games? Want to learn how to play a new one? Want some pastries and cookies? Stop by Board Game Cafe in the Jay Johnston Community Room! Open to those 11 and up! Please email sgentry@farmingtonlibraries.org with an...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen and Adult UV Resin Bookmarks

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us on the library patio to make your own sparkly and customized bookmark with UV Resin! Registration Required. Open to those ages 12 and up.    ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Nutmeg Book Club: Session 1

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Get your summer reading done and have some fun with the Nutmeg Book Club! Upon signing up you can pick up your free copy of Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko to own! Join all 4 sessions for fun games and discussions. Registration Required. Open...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Jewelry Series

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join Art Teacher Leslie Mroczek to learn how to make a variety of jewelry projects!   July 7: Braided Ring July 14: Shrinky Dink Earrings July 21: Wire Wrapping July 28: Beaded Phone Charm Strap   Registration Required....

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen UV Resin Jewelry

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Make your own jewelry with UV Resin--earrings, pendants, or charms! We will be meeting on the Library Patio! Registration Required. Open to those going into Grades 7-12   ...

Disclaimer(s)

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