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FARMINGTON LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/27–5/28
Farmington Library
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library
Description:

As we transition to a new library system the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28.  

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

BARNEY LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 6/1–6/2
Barney Library
Closing
Branches:
Barney Library
Description:

As we transition to a new library system the Barney Library, 71 Main Street will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.

The Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive will be open for browsing.

Infant Massage Presented by UConn

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join Terri Ayala from UConn Health Parenting Program for Infant Massage! Infant Massage is a magical way to learn baby cues, bond, stimulate, and promote infant development. Open to caregivers of infants 6 weeks to 6 months of age. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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.

"The Power of Her Paintbrush" Author Reading: Janice Hechter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Children's Author and Illustrator Janice Hechter for a reading of her newest book The Power of Her Paintbrush!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Infant Massage Presented by UConn

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join Terri Ayala from UConn Health Parenting Program for Infant Massage! Infant Massage is a magical way to learn baby cues, bond, stimulate, and promote infant development. Open to caregivers of infants 6 weeks to 6 months of age. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Learn to Play Free Play

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Need people to play with? Curious but don't know where to start? Join us for some free play board game time! We will have select board games out to play, but feel free to bring your own and teach others.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tots and Tunes

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

 

 

Monthly Makers

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Barney Library
Upcoming
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's project is: Mandala Suncatchers

Infant Massage Presented by UConn

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join Terri Ayala from UConn Health Parenting Program for Infant Massage! Infant Massage is a magical way to learn baby cues, bond, stimulate, and promote infant development. Open to caregivers of infants 6 weeks to 6 months of age. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting.  Should you wish to speak, please register with the Administration office.

The No Book Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. 

Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about what you're reading.

Looking for some great recommendations? Join us and find out what's new & popular, a forgotten classic, and what's on the horizon.

We'll chat about classics, nonfiction, new releases and favorite authors.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site

Weekend Wiggles!

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

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 is on a mission to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders by making Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) enrichment accessible, engaging, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Dinner Movie Theater

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your dinner and join us for a free movie at Family Dinner Movie Theater on the 4th Monday of each month! We'll provide the tables, chairs, and the movie on the big screen, you bring your dinner and some friends!

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.

Infant Massage Presented by UConn

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join Terri Ayala from UConn Health Parenting Program for Infant Massage! Infant Massage is a magical way to learn baby cues, bond, stimulate, and promote infant development. Open to caregivers of infants 6 weeks to 6 months of age. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Rainbow Magic Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the magic with our Rainbow Magic Book Club! Every two weeks we will read a different Rainbow Magic book and make a fun fairy craft!

Disclaimer(s)

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

BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration a special event program for adults and their tweens celebrating 40 years of fandom.

Tots and Tunes

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

 

 

Children's Author Event: Janet Lawler

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Janet Lawler's new book Who's Hiding? Under the Sea! Listen to her read the book and participate in an activity! Each registered participant will get a free copy of the book for Janet to sign! 

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.

Sultan of Sulu: An Offsite Connecticut Production

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please note: This is an Afterhours Program. Library services will be limited. We ask that all registrants arrive no later than 12:45pm.