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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, May 31.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

10:00am - 11:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

This month we're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

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

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Flicks & Family

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.

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

Toddler Time

9:15am - 10:00am
Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is a 45-minute action-packed informal learning program for children ages 12 to 36 months. Toddlers and their caregivers will learn new songs, rhymes and finger-plays, share books, make new friends, and play.  

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 "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for a monthly, customized selection of library books and treats.

This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tinkering Tweens: Optical Illusions Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Celebrate July

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season! Come for a special storytime and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop where creativity meets calm. In this guided session, you’ll create your own miniature garden using beautiful plants, natural materials, and your unique sense of design—no green thumb needed. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Story & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and play outside at the Barney Library! Listen to some fun stories and then have a playtime with your friends on the playground. A great place to meet friends old and new!

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

Book Babies

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Shana 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

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

Cookies and Coloring

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Tween
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!

Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

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: Monstera Jewelry Dish

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:

We'll be using air-dry clay to create and paint this jewelry dish that looks just like a monstera leaf. Perfect for our Rainforest Summer Reading theme!

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

Reading Wizards Book Club: Summer Edition!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share your passion with other book lovers! Books will be available for check out 2 weeks before event. We will read and discuss Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon @ the Barney

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in for this freestyle craft afternoon--no instructions, no project. Join us in the Hoppin Gallery where we'll have available a variety of supplies. Bring a project you're already working on, or just let the creative juices flow.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Jason Tardy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

“A Master of Physical Comedy!” Come see Jason Tardy and his crazy high-energy, comedy and juggling show like you’ve never seen before…unless you’ve seen him before.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ice Cream Social

6:15pm - 7:15pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in and join us to make your own ice cream sundae! MMMMmmmm.....

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

Waterless Pool Party

9:30am - 10:15am
Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in program.  Ages 12 months - 3 years old

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

Mini Makers: Turtle Sandboxes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

Open to those ages 7-9 years. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Moana and Mocktails

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch the beloved Disney movie, Moana and sip on some fun ocean themed mocktails in this themed After Hours movie night!

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 "Elementary" group.

Picture Books and Popsicles

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a cool, tasty treat while listening to fun and silly picture books!