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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Mini Makers: Fall Foam Wreaths

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft with us in the Children's Department! Each project features at least one thing that was made in our MakerSpace upstairs. 

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Painted Little Red Truck

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is not our usual pickup day. We needed to switch to Wednesday because we are closed to observe Veterans' Day!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Calm Coloring

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come up to the Teen Space during after school time to relax, focus, and color! 

All supplies will be provided, no registration is needed! 

Join us to enjoy some calm, mindful coloring!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Circle

10:00am–11:00pm
Adults
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Hobbies & Gaming, Skill Building
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street.

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

Tween Crafternoon: Watercolor Melting Mural

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Tween
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

At each crafternoon meeting, tweens will work together to create a collaborative craft to be hung in the tween space. At this meeting tweens will make individual watercolor drip paintings.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Try It

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends if Grades 7-12 can drop in to this program in the Teen Space during after school time to try something new! Learn a new skill, try a DIY, make a craft, the possibilities are endless! 

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

Tinkering Tweens: Bug-bot Races

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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

Pint- Sized Picassos

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Preschool
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Celebrate November

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!

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

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

3:45pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Barney Library
Full
Registration Required
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?

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/26–11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Try It: Polymer Clay Mini Foods

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends if Grades 7-12 can drop in to this program in the Teen Space during after school time to try something new! 

Learn a new skill, try a DIY, make a craft, the possibilities are endless! 

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

Light Up the Holidays: Winter Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a magical winter storytime with stories, songs and a simple craft. We're celebrating the season of lights! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required.

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

Perler Bead Backpack Tags

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

School is out early so kids age 7-12 are invited to come to the Barney Library, 71 Main Street to make your own Perler Bead Backpack Tag!  We will iron it for you and add a clip so you can hang it on your backpack.  Follow a pattern or m

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafternoon: Decorate the Teen Space for Winter

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Event Details:

Take advantage of your extra time after school to help decorate the Teen Space for winter!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Teens
Barney Library
Open
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: Homemade Stress Ball

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafternoon: Bracelets and Keychains

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends in Grades 7-12 can take advantage of their extra time after school and come create their own personalized bracelets and key chains! 

Drop in on the half day to craft and enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crafternoon: Cookies and Coloring

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Friends in Grades 7-12 can take advantage of their extra time after school and come relax, draw and snack on some sweet cookies! 

Drop in on the half day to craft and enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Maker 101: DIY Snow Globes

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 your own snow globes! Arrange the beautiful miniature decorations inside the globes, add water and glitter, then seal it. When shaken, the "snow" swirls around your custom winter scene.

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 "Elementary" group

Create Together: Sock Snowmen

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Elementary
Farmington Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be making some adorable sock snowmen to decorate for the winter season!
 

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

Tinkering Tweens: DIY Snow Globes

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decorative S'mores

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Event Details:

Registration Update:

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

Celebrate December

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Storytime
Registration Required

Celebrate the season with us each month at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street! Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun-filled program features seasonal stories followed by a hands-on craft. We might use paints, markers, or even clay—so be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Registration required, so be sure to sign up and join the fun!