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Wonderland Art Exhibit

All Day 11/17–12/18
All Ages
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
Event Details:

The Farmington Artists Circle is proud to host its first Exhibit - Wonderland, at the Farmington Main Library on Monteith Drive from 11/15 - 12/18.

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

Crafternoon: Cookies and Coloring

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends in Grades 7-12 can take advantage of their extra time after school and come relax, draw and snack on some sweet cookies! 

Drop in on the half day to craft and enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Maker 101: DIY Snow Globes

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
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 your own snow globes! Arrange the beautiful miniature decorations inside the globes, add water and glitter, then seal it. When shaken, the "snow" swirls around your custom winter scene.

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

Create Together: Sock Snowmen

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be making some adorable sock snowmen to decorate for the winter season!
 

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

Wonderland: Ekphrastic Poetry Writing Workshop with Sandra Yannone

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows, Hobbies & Gaming, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sandra Yannone, Poet Laureate of Old Saybrook, for an afternoon bringing the Farmington Artists Circle’s exhibit Wonderland to the page. This ekphrastic workshop will showcase approaches to writing poetry about art.

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

Tinkering Tweens: DIY Snow Globes

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our first ever T.A.B. meeting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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: Decorative S'mores

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Open
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Adaptive Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Drop-In Winter Creation Station

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creative sparkle to the Children's Department to make it magical for winter season! Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to make a variety of festive winter crafts.

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

PowerPoint Party (Slideshow Night)

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:

Do you love books, movies, music, or pop culture? Do you enjoy debating wild “what ifs” or sharing your hot takes with a crowd? Then it’s time to nerd out at our interactive presentation night!

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

Teen Switch Tournament: Super Smash Bros

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

It's Friday, time to game to win!

Get ready to SMASH! Fight your friends in multiple arenas to be the final victor of Smash Bros!

This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pumpernickel Puppets Presents Peter Rabbit

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother's wishes ventures into Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bedtime, Bears, and Books

6:00pm–6:30pm
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy bedtime storytime full of bears, songs, and stars! Wear your jammies, and bring your stuffies and blankets! 

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

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on 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 "Teens" group

Teens Try It: Makerspace Hodge Podge

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

Friends if Grades 7-12 can drop in to this program in the Teen Space during after school time to try something new! Learn a new skill, try a DIY, make a craft, the possibilities are endless! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Transform your scraps into wearable art that says I love to quilt and sew! Join Sadie Metter and Meg Healy of Quilting Daily and Sew Daily to make mini quilt blocks that can be used to make accessories like earrings, necklaces, and charms.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens: Spill the Tea!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Teen Librarian Lex and gab, chatter, blather, chit-chat, communicate, converse, and enjoy a cup of tea. Let’s talk about books, movies, anime, what you’re up to, what’s on your mind, and anything else! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

21+ Gingerbread House

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Candy Houses

6:15pm–7:15pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Farmington Library to make a "sweet" house for the Winter season. Supplies will be provided; registration is needed for each child separately.

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.