Farmington Library

9:00am-8:00pm

6 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Barney Library

9:00am-5:00pm

71 Main St
Farmington, CT 06032
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Time	Sun (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
All Day	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 Halloween Costume Drop Off 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children Farmington Library 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 Library Branch: Farmington Library Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Teens, Children Program Type: Celebrations Event Details: We are accepting donations of children's, adult, and teen costumes for our annual Halloween costume swap. Donations must be gently used or new and MUST be clean. No donations will be taken on swap day.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Art Exhibit: Polish Society of Artist All Day 9/8–10/9 All Ages Barney Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows Event Details: Landscapes & Portraits by M. Bakowski and J. Michalski will be on display at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street. An artists reception will be held Saturday, September 13 between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Dream BIG Day All Day Children, Preschool, Elementary Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Barney Library Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Celebrations Event Details: On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Barney Library will be a part of Dream BIG Day, a fun and inspiring global celebration of the limitless potential in every young mind!		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Biblio Box All Day Teens Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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 "Tween" group Tween Bibliobox All Day Children, Tween Farmington Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Waitlist 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!
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Baby & Me Storytime 9:15am–10:00am Children, Infant/Toddler Farmington Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In! Disclaimer(s) If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.	This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Onederful Ones 9:15am–10:00am Infant/Toddler Farmington Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Full Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 12-23 Months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, music, movement, and playtime! Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Terrific Twos 9:30am–10:00am Children, Infant/Toddler Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Terrific Twos is designed for the child who will be 24 months old at the start of the session. We will build early literacy skills through the use of books, rhymes, finger play and songs. Disclaimer(s) Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 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 We Play Wednesday 9:30am–11:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Barney Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 Hoppin 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 "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bouncing Bookworms Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Farmington Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waitlist Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room 1 Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to wiggle, read and explore! This storytime centers movement and sensory exploration to enhance learning outcomes for toddlers! 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 "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Tots and Tunes 9:30am–10:00am Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool Farmington Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group Thriving Threes! 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Farmington Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room 1 Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.	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 Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waitlist 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. Registration Required; open to children ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.	This event is in the "Preschool" group Bite Size Science 10:30am–11:00am Preschool Farmington Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Full Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts! Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. Open to those ages 3-5!			This event is in the "Adults" group Monthly Makers 10:00am–11:00am Adults Barney Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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. We will be making: Fabric Leaf Garland
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry Reading with D. Walsh Gilbert, Pat Hale and Christine Beck 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Barney Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Barney Library Room: Hoppin Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Event Details: Join us at the Barney Library on Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for a Poetry Reading with D. Walsh Gilbert, Pat Hale and Christine Beck. Pat Hale, Dry Lightning (Kelsay Books, 2025)
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group My Gym 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Preschool, Elementary Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Celebrations Registration Required Event Details: Get Moving with My Gym Mobile! Practice strength, agility, and flexibility through exercise, games, music and more with an instructor from MyGym West Hartford!				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Switch Tournament: MARIO KART 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Farmington Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Event Details: It's a race to the finish! Will you be the ultimate Mario Kart Champion? Or will you slip on a banana in the last lap? This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12!
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Calm Coloring 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Farmington Library This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Craft Hour 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Barney Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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: Mosaic Tile Trays
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Chess for Kids 4:15pm–5:15pm Children, Elementary, Tween Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Jay Johnston Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tween Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library. Beginners through advanced are welcome.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Magical Makers: Fall Fairy Gardens 4:15pm–5:15pm Children, Elementary Farmington Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Full Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room 2 Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a story and fun craft at this magical creature themed program! Join us to read Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl and design your own fall fairy garden! Registration Required. Open to those in Grades 1-4! Disclaimer(s) If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Farmington Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Sensory Free Play 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Preschool, Elementary Farmington Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Event Details: Join us for unstructured sensory play at the library! Get your wiggles out and enjoy an easy sensory activity at this drop in program. No registration required, first come, first serve and open to children ages 2-8! Disclaimer(s) Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.	This event is in the "Adults" group Pollinators and Their Effects on Our Ecosystem 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Farmington Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Farmington Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures & Presentations Registration Required Event Details: We are dependent on honey bees for at least one third of the food that we eat everyday. Learn about our most important pollinators and the Beekeepers that tend to them as well as the benefits of protecting our pollinators.