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Good Friday Closing

The library will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.

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Blackout Poetry @ the Barney

10:00am - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Let's kick off National Poetry Month with some blackout poetry at the Barney Library.   Blackout poetry is a mixture of poetry and art made by taking any form of printed text and blacking out the unwanted words to create a poem or s...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Felt Calla Lily

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Spring is here and we're making decorative felt calla lilies.      ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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...

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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Author Talk with Keren Blankfeld

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Keren Blankfeld is an award-winning journalist with a special interest in narrative nonfiction. Her stories have appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, Reuters, The Toronto Star, and others. She will discuss her book, research and role as a journali...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting, Cookies, and Company

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for some craft space, time, and company! We will have cookies and some craft supplies for you.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Everyone enjoys a homemade birthday card! We'll make a birthday card using washi tape for you to give to that special someone.      ...
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: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

The Sound of Music (1965): Part 1 A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and Eleanor Parker. Part 1: approx. 82mi...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 p...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Events
Event Details:
There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak please register with the Administration office. Click here to find the Public Comment Policy. ...
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: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

The Sound of Music (1965): Part 2 A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and Eleanor Parker. Part 2: approx. 82mi...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:
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 yo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finance 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Business & Personal Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
One in four adults agree that they could benefit from advice and answers to everyday financial questions from a professional. Do you agree with them? If so, come to our presentation, Finance101. We will help you understand your current financial stan...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beekeeping Demonstration & Honey Tasting

10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Have you heard the BUZZ? Did you know that only female bees can sting? Learn more fascinating facts about bees and pollination during this 1-hour program. Beekeeper Mark Ceneri will lead this demonstration as he wears his bee suit and shows how be...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Discovery Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:
This book group is for those ages 18-30 looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoirs to mystery/suspense.  This month we will be discussing "Homegoing"&nb...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Personal Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:
Join us for a panel discussion of new local businesses right here in town. Learn from the new owners themselves as they talk about the who, what, and how of opening the doors! Meet Ryan Taylor, the founder of BaseCamp Farmington, a company that gi...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Sign Language Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Come learn the basics of communicating with this beautiful and complex language!   ...
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: Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:15. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney library service desk. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Please join us for a movie showing! Popcorn and lemonade will be served! Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:
Take some time for you! Drop into the Barney Library to take part in this adult coloring program.  Coloring is a great way to relax, bring your own materials or use some of ours.  No registration required. ...
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: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Singin' in the Rain (1952) A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood. Starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, an...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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's project: Photo Magnets  ** please bring photos from home that you are comfortable cutting up ** ...