This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Children, Infant/Toddler Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers.
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 20 2026 Mon C.R.E.A.T.E Club 3:45pm–4:30pm Children, Elementary Barney Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 20 2026 Mon C.R.E.A.T.E Club 3:45pm–4:30pm Barney Library Upcoming Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Kids in Grades K to 4 can join us at the Barney Library for a different activity each month! This is a time for Creativity, Reading, Engineering, Art, Technology, and Exploration! Will we build with LEGOs? Make our own graphic novel? Paint?
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate April 10:00am–11:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate April 10:00am–11:00am Barney Library Open Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime Registration Required Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!
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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 "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 "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 "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day All Day All Ages Barney Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day All Day Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Celebrations Event Details: Visit the Barney Library on Monday, May 4 to celebrate the universe of Star Wars! We will have activity sheets and Star Wars-themed stickers and fun to take home while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 5 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 5 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 May 7 2026 Thu Teen Take-and-Make Craft All Day Teens Barney Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Teen Take-and-Make Craft All Day Barney Library Upcoming Library Branch: Barney Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go Registration Required Event Details: Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!This month's craft is: Cardboard Loom Pot Holder
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 12 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 12 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 13 2026 Wed Celebrate May 10:00am–11:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 13 2026 Wed Celebrate May 10:00am–11:00am Barney Library Open Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime Registration Required Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group May 18 2026 Mon Afterschool LEGO Lab 3:45pm–4:30pm Children, Elementary, Tween Barney Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group May 18 2026 Mon Afterschool LEGO Lab 3:45pm–4:30pm Barney Library Waitlist Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime! Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 19 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group May 19 2026 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 "Infant/Toddler" group May 20 2026 Wed Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Children, Infant/Toddler Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group May 20 2026 Wed Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers.
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.
May 23 2026 Sat LIBRARY CLOSED All Day All Branches Closing May 23 2026 Sat Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Branches: Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
May 25 2026 Mon LIBRARY CLOSED All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Branches: Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
May 26 2026 Tue LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT All Day All Branches Closing May 26 2026 Tue Closing LIBRARY CLOSED - STAFF DEVELOPMENT All Day Branches: Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site