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Art Exhibit: Kate Emery

All Day 12/10 - 1/4
All Ages
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
Event Details:

Farmington Nostalgia: A celebration of New England's Charm through oil paintings.

Reception: Saturday, December 14, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Hoppin Gallery

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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'll be making: Mason Jar Luminaries

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Barney Kids Book Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 5-10. Join Miss Amy at Barney to read a book and do a craft.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Afterschool Graphic Novel Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy and Mrs. Hacker and discover all things graphic novels at the Barney Library! Which ones are your favorites? Did you know they come in all different genres just like other books? Want to learn how to write your own?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hygge at the Barney

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

hygge  /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/

noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play Saturday

9:30am - 11:00am
Children
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney Library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required perfect for ages 1-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Move & Groove Monday!

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations, Storytime
Event Details:

We're going to move and groove on this vacation week Monday! Enjoy a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Flicks & Family

9:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special screening of The Wild Robot (2024, rated PG) at the Barney Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
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 Barney Library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Farmington Artists Circle

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join the first 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Afterschool Art Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout @ the Barney

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Barney Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Drop in for Homeschool Hangout in the Barney Library Teen Space! Play board games, color, eat some snacks, or chat in this hour long hang out session!

Register for a reminder--open to those ages 12-18.

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.

Barney Kids Book Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book storytime and craft! For kids in grades K-4

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Afterschool STEM Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Kids in Grades 2 to 5 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  We'll work in pairs to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speed Puzzling @ the Barney

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling at the Barney Library! Try it solo, in pairs or as a team. We have an assortment of puzzles waiting for you!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Afterschool STEM Club

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Kids in Grades 2 to 5 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  We'll work in pairs to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

FAMILY LEGO LAB @ THE BARNEY

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life.