This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Story & Play 10:00am–11:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Story & Play 10:00am–11:00am Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Barney Library Lawn 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 Aug 2 2025 Sat Silent Book Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Silent Book Club 10:00am–11:30am 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 "Teens" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Teen De-Stress Kits @ the Barney All Day Teens Barney Library This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Teen De-Stress Kits @ the Barney All Day Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Teens in Grades 7 to 12 can stop by the Barney Library to assemble their own De-Stress Kits. Get ready for the school year with supplies designed to reduce your stress. Need a mint? A fidget toy?
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:00am–10:30am Children, Infant/Toddler Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Invent the Summer 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Invent the Summer 2:00pm–4:00pm Farmington Library Open 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Cookies and Coloring 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Cookies and Coloring 3:00pm–4:00pm Farmington Library Open 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 "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Toddler Time 9:15am–10:00am Infant/Toddler Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Toddler Time 9:15am–10:00am Farmington Library Open 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 Aug 5 2025 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Adult Biblio Box All Day Adults Farmington Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Adult Biblio Box All Day Farmington Library Full 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Extraordinary Elephants 10:00am–10:45am Children, Elementary Farmington Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Extraordinary Elephants 10:00am–10:45am Farmington Library Full Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy listening to elephant stories and stuffing your very own elephant to bring home with you!
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Infant Massage with Uconn Health Parents as Teachers 10:00am–12:00pm Infant/Toddler Barney Library This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Infant Massage with Uconn Health Parents as Teachers 10:00am–12:00pm Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Learn Infant Massage This Summer!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Pop-Up Craft Hour 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Pop-Up Craft Hour 2:30pm–3:30pm Barney Library 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: Beaded Plants
This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Tinkering Tweens: Squishy Circuits 6:00pm–7:00pm Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Tinkering Tweens: Squishy Circuits 6:00pm–7:00pm Farmington Library Open 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Celebrate August 10:00am–10:45am Children, Preschool Barney Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Celebrate August 10:00am–10:45am Barney Library Open 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Pollinators and Their Effects on Our Ecosystem 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Pollinators and Their Effects on Our Ecosystem 6:00pm–7:00pm Farmington Library Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: We are dependent on honey bees for at least one third of the food that we eat everyday. Learn about our most important pollinators and the Beekeepers that tend to them as well as the benefits of protecting our pollinators.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Reading Wizards Book Club: Summer Edition! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Elementary, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Reading Wizards Book Club: Summer Edition! 6:00pm–7:00pm Farmington Library Open 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 Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Tots and Tunes and Tales 9:30am–10:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Farmington Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Tots and Tunes and Tales 9:30am–10:00am Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop-in program.This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing! We'll start with a story and then move to the music.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Monthly Makers 10:00am–11:00am Adults Barney Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Monthly Makers 10:00am–11:00am Barney Library Upcoming Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Barney Library Lawn 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. We will be making: Tie-Dye Tea Towels
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Farmington Artists Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Barney Library Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Event Details: Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Oh Baby! Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Infant/Toddler Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Oh Baby! Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Farmington Library Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room 1 Age Group: Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Invent the Summer 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Invent the Summer 2:00pm–4:00pm Farmington Library Open 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Pina Colada Soap 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Farmington Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Adult Take-and-Make Program: Pina Colada Soap 9:00am–5:00pm Farmington Library Upcoming Library Branch: Farmington Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go Registration Required Event Details: We'll be making a Pina Colada soap bar--virgin, of course! 😄 Pairs wonderfully with June's craft coconut lime sugar scrub! Perfect fresh scent for summer!
This event is in the "Children" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Patio Play! 9:30am–11:00am Children Farmington Library This event is in the "Children" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Patio Play! 9:30am–11:00am Farmington Library Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Library Garden Patio Age Group: Children Program Type: Celebrations Event Details: Ages 5 and under.Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Movers and Groovers 10:00am–10:45am 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!