This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Children's Author Reading and Q+A: Janice Hechter 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Children's Author Reading and Q+A: Janice Hechter 2:00pm–3:00pm Farmington Library Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween Program Type: Performances Registration Required Event Details: Join Children's Author and Illustrator Janice Hechter for a reading of her newest book The Power of Her Paintbrush! 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 "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decoupage Pencil Cup 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decoupage Pencil Cup 9:00am–5:00pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go Registration Required Event Details: Registration Update:
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Scrapbook Journaling 10:00am–11:30am Adults Barney Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Scrapbook Journaling 10:00am–11:30am Barney Library Upcoming Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Round Table Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Barney Library to try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling. Scrapbook Journaling isn't a written journal, it's a book full of visual imagery and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed The Office Trivia 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed The Office Trivia 2:00pm–3:00pm Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Event Details: Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Think you know The Office better than Michael knows improv?
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu The No Book Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu The No Book Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Round Table 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu This Business of Fighting: A Human Face on World War II 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu This Business of Fighting: A Human Face on World War II 6:00pm–7:00pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: A few years ago Arnie Pritchard inherited the World War II army footlocker of his father, Anton (Tony) Pritchard.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Event Details: Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate Earth Day: Mending 101 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate Earth Day: Mending 101 6:00pm–7:30pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building Registration Required Event Details: Darn it—don’t throw it away! Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop led by Bristol, Connecticut instructor Dawn, also known as The Stitching Coach.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Circle 10:00am–11:00am Adults Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Circle 10:00am–11:00am Barney Library Open 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu The Rochambeau Trail in CT - 120 Miles in 13 Days 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu The Rochambeau Trail in CT - 120 Miles in 13 Days 6:00pm–7:30pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: When the French sent troops to help the Continental Army defeat the British in the Revolutionary War, they were led by Rochambeau. The troops landed in Rhode Island and had to march nearly 700 miles to Virginia.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Monthly Makers 9:30am–10:30am Adults Barney Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Monthly Makers 9:30am–10:30am Barney Library Upcoming Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building 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. We will be making: DIY Book Necklace
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Poetry Reading - The Nutmeg Anthology: Contemporary Poems of Connecticut 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Poetry Reading - The Nutmeg Anthology: Contemporary Poems of Connecticut 1:00pm–3:00pm Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Event Details: The Nutmeg Anthology is a collection of poetry from Connecticut poets and beyond speaking about the neighborhoods, weather, landscape, and history of our state—pages and pages of contemporary poetry painting all the nooks
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Novel Ideas 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Novel Ideas 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Why the 250th Matters with CT State Historian Andy Horowitz 6:30pm–8:00pm All Ages, Adults Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Why the 250th Matters with CT State Historian Andy Horowitz 6:30pm–8:00pm Farmington Library Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut toda Disclaimer(s) If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Craft Hour 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Craft Hour 2:30pm–3:30pm Barney Library Open Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try something new. It's all about having fun! We will be making: Mini Book Ornament
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Farmington Valley's First Century: Visionaries and Victims 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Farmington Valley's First Century: Visionaries and Victims 6:00pm–7:00pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: This engaging presentation discusses some of the first century Farmington Valley peoples. From Farmington, the presentation includes the story of Rev.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Adult Biblio Box All Day Adults Farmington Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Adult Biblio Box All Day Farmington Library Waitlist 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 May 12 2026 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Confetti Vase 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Confetti Vase 9:00am–5:00pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go Registration Required Event Details: Registration Update:
This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Circle 10:00am–11:00pm Adults Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Circle 10:00am–11:00pm Barney Library Open 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 May 16 2026 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Event Details: Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu The No Book Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu The No Book Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm 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.