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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 "Adults" group

21+ Gingerbread House

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a night full of creativity, camaraderie, and holiday cheer at the Farmington Libraries! This hands-on event invites participants to form teams and construct their very own gingerbread houses.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Makers

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Barney Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month we're making: Painted Wooden Houses

This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington Artists Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24–12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

5:00pm–8:00pm
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Adults
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Circle

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

Community Learning Series: Human Trafficking

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

Join Ashley Phan—Connecticut native, survivor of familial child trafficking, and 2025 Department of Justice Survivor Voices Award nominee—for a powerful and eye-opening seminar on the realities of human trafficking and how we can work together to

This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Reading with D. Walsh Gilbert and Ciaran Berry

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street on Saturday, January 10 (snow date of January 24) at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading by Ciaran Berry who has a new poetry book

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

Learn To Play: Wingspan

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

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

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Polar Bear Soap

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

Registration Update:

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 "Adults" group

Community Learning Series: Informational Rights

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about your rights when it comes to protesting, freedom of speech, and civic participation?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint Along

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a delightful afternoon unwinding through art and music! Join local artist Melina for a creative experience designed to help you relax, express yourself, and have fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington Artists Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join poet Sandra Yannone and participants in the Library’s Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop for a reading of poetry inspired by the Farmington Artist Circle’s “Wonderland” art exhibit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Smokestacks to Mansions: Connecticut’s Gilded Age Families

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging 45-minute lecture that explores Connecticut’s rise during the Second Industrial Revolution through the fascinating stories of the prominent families who influenced the state’s built environment and cultural landscape.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Please note this meeting will be held via Zoom. 

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office.

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 "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.