Upcoming Events

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Farmington Library

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Farmington Library

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Branches:

Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Magical Makers: Robot Craft

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children, Elementary

Farmington Library

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

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 "Love Z" by Jessie Sima and customize our own cute robots!

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.

Monthly Makers

9:30am–10:30am

Adults

Barney Library

Library Branch: Barney Library

Room: Hoppin Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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: Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”

The Science of Art: Surface Tension and Bubble Painting

2:30pm–3:30pm

Children, Elementary

Farmington Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

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!

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

3:45pm–4:30pm

Children, Elementary

Barney Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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?

Pint- Sized Picassos

10:30am–11:30am

Children, Preschool

Farmington Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Farmington Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

Registration Required; open to children ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Pokémon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween

Farmington Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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, enjoy a snack, and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!

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

Open

Registration Required

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: DIY Bath Bombs

Maker 101: DIY Berry Parfait Candles

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Farmington Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Farmington Library

Room: Meeting Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Maker Space. Meet other crafters at this in-person monthly tutorial. Learn what our equipment can do without having to know how to use any of it! Each craft features elements pre-made using one of the machines and is customizable. Each month uses a new piece of equipment.

As a bonus, you can ask our Maker Space experts questions about the space and equipment. Take a look at other projects and make a one-on-one appointment to have us walk you through it.

Perfect for beginners, ages 18 and up.

Make a candle that looks good enough to eat! Completely customizable, you will be making Berry Parfait dessert candles and decorating a packing box to take it home in. Scented and unscented is completely up to you.