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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, begin Saturday, May 31.

Upcoming Events

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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.
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Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk

12:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

The Farmington Cultural District is hosting a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rubber Frog Hunt @ the Barney

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
All Ages
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Stop by the Barney Library in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Frog Hunt

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Celebrate June

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Barney Library
Full
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group.

Pokemon Go Fest Rest Area

9:00am - 12:45pm
All Ages
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Are you tired from catching all those Pokémon? Need some water? Light refreshments? Stop by the Barney Library to see if you can beat our gym, and partake in a few extra treats! This program is drop in and open to all ages as supplies last!

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.

Summer storytime at Farmington Land Trust

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Off Site
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for Summer stories and activities. We will meet in the small barn adjacent to the parking area.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Sensory Sensitive Summer Reading Celebration

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

This special summer reading celebration is designed for families of youth with sensory needs who are not as comfortable in the crowded and noisy environment associated with the traditional summer reading kick-off event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

5:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Adventure Awaits at The Farmington Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Farmington Library, Barney Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

We Play Wednesday

9:30am - 11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required. 

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

Pokémon Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon fans! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Celebrate July

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Jason Tardy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

“A Master of Physical Comedy!” Come see Jason Tardy and his crazy high-energy, comedy and juggling show like you’ve never seen before…unless you’ve seen him before.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ice Cream Social

6:15pm - 7:15pm
All Ages
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in and join us to make your own ice cream sundae! MMMMmmmm.....

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

Waterless Pool Party

9:30am - 10:15am
Infant/Toddler
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Drop-in program.  Ages 12 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Children" group.

Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color”

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Bubble Day!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Barney Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

BUBBLES BUBBLES BUBBLES!  Join us outside the Barney Library for a special bubble storytime. Read some bubble books, make your own bubble wand, and create lots of bubbles big and small!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time at Hein Farm, Farmington

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will be in the large grassy area, on the left side of the property, clos

This event is in the "Children" group.

Patio Play!

9:30am - 11:00am
Children
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Cupcake Wars

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tween
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team of 2 or 3 or come on your own to participate in a cupcake decorating challenge at the Barney Library! Decorate your cupcakes based on 3 separate challenges! Will your cupcake win the round?

This event is in the "Children" group.

JESTER JIM

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim makes kids and adults alike laugh out loud as he performs his amazing beatbox intro and wild juggling and balance antics.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Patio Play!

9:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Riverside Reptiles

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Farmington Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! What makes a reptile different from an amphibian? What characteristics make each unique? Riverside Reptiles brings you a "Touch of the Rainforest".

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Celebrate August

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Barney Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!