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Summer Reading Picnic and Celebration

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

To Kick-Off our All Ages Summer Reading program this year, The Farmington Libraries will host a Picnic and Celebration with entertainment and activities!  Our theme this year is Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Letter to a Dragon Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Write a letter to your own personal dragons using calligraphy. This is a hands-on introduction to broad-edge calligraphy. We'll be given inspiration, handouts, and practice in this 90-minute program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for Summer stories and activities. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Make A Scrapbook Journal @ the Barney

10:00am - 11:00am
Barney Library
Registration
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Barney Library to try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling. Scrapbook Journaling isn't a written journal, it's a book full of visual imagery and inspiration.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Collaborative Art Program: Puzzle Pieces

All Day 6/24 - 6/27
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Help create a custom 100-piece puzzle for the Barney Library.

Stop by the Barney Library to claim a blank puzzle piece to decorate. It's one piece per person, first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime for 2's & 3's

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop-In story time for 2's & 3's

Enjoy stories and then let your little one explore our stations of fun activities; puppets, puzzles, a movie and more!

No Registration Required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Rubber Duck Cosplay!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your own rubber duck! We'll have fabric, paper, hot glue, and paint for you to make your dream rubber duck!

Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

Register for a reminder!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Movie Night @The Main: A Quiet Place II

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Please join us for a movie showing! Popcorn and lemonade will be served!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Dragon Camp

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-in Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Event Details:

Come to the library to get creative!  We'll pull out tons of art supplies for you to stop by and make something cool.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away (2001) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!

Open to those 12 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stuff-Your-Own-Dragon Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join our special Dragon Storytime and then stuff your own Dragon Stuffed Animal, complete with Wishing Star and Birth Certificate.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Invent the Summer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will making a painted "relax" beach sign. Perfect for summer beach vibes!