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Winter Sundays at the Main Library

The Farmington Main Library is open Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM January - March. Check out THIS POST to find out about our upcoming Sunday programs.

Upcoming Events

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

Virtual Chess - Grades 5-8

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Series for School Age Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
For children in grades 5-8. Registration Required.  A professional chess coach and player from DIG USA will be teaching this virtual chess class. This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn more about chess and to apply those strateg...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual Chess - Grades 5-8

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Series for School Age Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
For children in grades 5-8. Registration Required.  A professional chess coach and player from DIG USA will be teaching this virtual chess class. This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn more about chess and to apply those strateg...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Language Play Group

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:
Speak to your child in the language you know best!  Connect with other families who speak Spanish as you read, play, and socialize. Ages 0-5 with caregiver.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Room at the Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:
We’ll pull out our special Play Toys and Busy Bags and play some fun music in our Children’s Program Room for you to enjoy!   No registration required. For ages 1-5 with a caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual Chess - Grades 5-8

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Series for School Age Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
For children in grades 5-8. Registration Required.  A professional chess coach and player from DIG USA will be teaching this virtual chess class. This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn more about chess and to apply those strateg...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Gym Time with Mr. Nate!

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Come play, run obstacles, practice gymnastics, and watch puppet shows! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual Chess - Grades 5-8

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Series for School Age Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
For children in grades 5-8. Registration Required.  A professional chess coach and player from DIG USA will be teaching this virtual chess class. This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn more about chess and to apply those strateg...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Play Room

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
A quiet and calm environment to explore hands-on activities that help children build fine and gross motor skills.  You will have fun experiencing stations that will stimulate your senses. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Language Play Group

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:
Speak to your child in the language you know best!  Connect with other families who speak Spanish as you read, play, and socialize. Ages 0-5 with caregiver.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play Wednesday

9:30am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Come play at Barney library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Language Play Group

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:
Speak to your child in the language you know best!  Connect with other families who speak Spanish as you read, play, and socialize. Ages 0-5 with caregiver.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Playroom at Barney Library

9:30am - 11:30am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Come play with some toys at the Barney library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required. Ages 1-5 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Saturday at Barney Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Take our Legos and your imagination and what will you build? Creations will be on display for 2 weeks after the program. Duplos available for younger builders.  Drop in- no registration required. Ages 5 and up for Lego play.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Play Room

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
A quiet and calm environment to explore hands-on activities that help children build fine and gross motor skills.  You will have fun experiencing stations that will stimulate your senses. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Underwater Wonders

10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join the Farmington River Watershed Association and meet some of the bugs and critters that live in our streams. Learn about the important roles that macroinvertebrates play in aquatic ecosystems, the pollution challenges they face, and what we can d...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Language Play Group

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:
Speak to your child in the language you know best!  Connect with other families who speak Spanish as you read, play, and socialize. Ages 0-5 with caregiver.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play Wednesday

9:30am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Come play at Barney library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required.  ...