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Maker Space Closed

All Day 3/19–3/25
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits & Art Shows, Skill Building
Event Details:

The Maker Space will be closed March 19 - 25 for Maker Fair preparation and clean up. We appreciate your understanding as we get ready for this annual event!

Maker Fair

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Farmington Library on Sunday, March 22 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the next Maker Fair!

Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on crafting, and experiments happening throughout the library for all ages.

C.R.E.A.T.E Club

3:45pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
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?

Magical Makers: Trolls

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each session to read a magical story and do a craft based on it! 

This month we will read a book about trolls and make our own trolls!

Open to those in Grades 1-4! Registration Required!

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.

Pokémon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

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.

Craft Hour

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Full
Registration Required
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: Yarn Wrapped Letters

Pocket Journals with Sewn Binding

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Need a spot to record your adventures or musings? These pocket journals go everywhere (and easily slip into a backpack) with their durable covers and hand-stitched pages.

The Science of Art: Chemical Reactions and Fizzy Painting

2:30pm–3:15pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your very own artwork and learn about the science behind it in this fun craft and learn program!

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Teens
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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: Ribbon Chandelier


 

No-Sew Sock Bunnies

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

Come make your very own No-Sew Sock Bunny to take home!

Open to those in Grades K-6! Registration Required!

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.

Teens: Mini Paint Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Jay Johnston Community Room for a Mini Paint Night! 

Everyone will have the chance to create their own acrylic paint creation on a small canvas! Paint along with the group, or make your own masterpiece! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Fiber Arts Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decoupage Pencil Cup

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration Update:

Scrapbook Journaling

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Magical Makers: The Mud Fairy

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each session to read a magical story and do a craft based on it! 

This month we will read The Mud Fairy by Amy Young and create our own magical frog ponds!

Open to those in grades 1-4. Registration Required.

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.

Tinkering Tweens: Sparkling Salt Crystals

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Waitlist
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.

Farmington Artist Circle: Craft Supply Swap

1:00pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 13 during Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive open hours.  
Then join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM to browse and

C.R.E.A.T.E Club

3:45pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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?

Celebrate April

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Celebrate Earth Day: Mending 101

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Fiber Arts Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Monthly Makers

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
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

The Science of Art: Force and Motion

2:30pm–3:15pm
Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your very own artwork and learn about the science behind it in this fun craft and learn program!

Pokémon Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

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.