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This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Book Babies

11:00am–11:30am
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 or Miss Amy 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The No Book Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
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.

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Farmington Artists Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Maker Fair

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Skill Building, STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Farmington Library on Sunday, March 22 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the next Maker Fair!

Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on crafting, and experiments happening throughout the library for all ages.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Biblio Box

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

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

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
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Adaptive Storytime

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a relaxed, interactive storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
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!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Hour

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Yarn Wrapped Letters

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

Tween Bibliobox

All Day
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! 

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

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.

 

 

Artist Reception: Artistic Edge Studio

All Day
Farmington Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group

Saturday 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 "Children" group

Children's Author Talk: The Lucky Husky

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations, Lectures & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of UConn Basketball? Love Huskies?

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

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 "Teens" group

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Teens
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!

This month's craft is: Ribbon Chandelier


 

Friends of the Farmington Libraries

6:30pm–8:00pm
Farmington Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

 

 

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

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.