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BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Storybook Holiday Adventures & Coloring

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Stop into the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and enjoy twenty tales perfect for kids (recommended for kids ages 3 to 8) and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life on screen. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Noon Year's Eve!

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s practice ringing in the New Year together!  We’ll share a story, create New Year’s Eve kits and headbands, and have a countdown complete with bubble wrap stomp and a rockin’ dance party! 

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 PM

5:00pm–8:00pm
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Create Together: Craft a Yearly Calendar

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be crafting personalized calendars for the New Year!
 

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 "Infant/Toddler" group

Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN

10:00am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Skill Building
Event Details:

A playgroup for caregivers and their infants 0-12 months of age.  Join us for this playgroup with a focus on development, parent-infant socialization, and play!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Cartoons and Crafts: Adventure Time!

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

Join us after school for some cozy crafting and cartoons! This month we will watch Adventure Time while making some crafts based on the show!

Registration Required. Open to those in Grades 4-12!

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 "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

Join us for a lively story and some fun dancing in the Hoppin Gallery at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! This drop-in program is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration needed—just come ready to enjoy music, movement, and a great time together!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Skill Building
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Priority registration for this program will be given to Farmington Library cardholders. A valid Farmington Library card number is required at the time of registration.

Those without a library card or a non-Farmington Library card number - please leave the Library Card space blank - you will be placed on a pending waitlist. As space becomes available, individuals will be automatically moved from the waitlist into the program in the order received.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Adults
Farmington Library
Waitlist
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

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 1)

4:15pm–4:45pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 2)

5:00pm–5:30pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 3)

5:45pm–6:15pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Co-op Gaming: Mario Kart (Slot 4)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Tween Space
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Tween Space to play co-op Mario Kart! All participants are also welcome to hang out to do some Mario crafts that will be provided in the Tween Space before or after their gaming time slot! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Circle

10:00am–11:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Year, New Vision Board

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

It's a New Year! Let's start off strong by visualizing what we dream of for 2026! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Learning Series: Human Trafficking

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ashley Phan—Connecticut native, survivor of familial child trafficking, and 2025 Department of Justice Survivor Voices Award nominee—for a powerful and eye-opening seminar on the realities of human trafficking and how we can work together to

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

Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M

6:15pm–7:15pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have teamed up with The Farmington High School Robotics Team for an engaging evening to teach basic S.T.E.A.M principles, all while having fun! Join us each week for a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topic!

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

Toddler Learn and Play

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Skill Building
Event Details:

Drop in with your child and play freely in our program room with toys and tools to help grow your child’s curiosity and motor skills. No registration required. Ages 1-3 recommended.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Reading with D. Walsh Gilbert and Ciaran Berry

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Performances
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street on Saturday, January 10 (snow date of January 24) at 1:00 PM for a poetry reading by Ciaran Berry who has a new poetry book

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn To Play: Wingspan

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Wingspan? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to learn on your own? Come to our Learn to Play Wingspan! At the end of the program, you'll get the chance to win your own copy of the game! 

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 "Preschool" group

Thriving Threes Around The World!

10:30am–11:15pm
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes. This session will focus on stories and songs from different cultures.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Priority registration for this program will be given to Farmington Library cardholders. A valid Farmington Library card number is required at the time of registration.

Those without a library card or a non-Farmington Library card number - please leave the Library Card space blank - you will be placed on a pending waitlist. As space becomes available, individuals will be automatically moved from the waitlist into the program in the order received.

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

Tinkering Tweens: Design Your Own Tic-Tac-Toe

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
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.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Onederful Ones

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

Ages 12-23 Months with a caregiver.  A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime! 

Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.