Kids


The Farmington Libraries Children's Department is a hub of activity serving the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the Farmington community and beyond for children ages birth through Grade 6, their caregivers, and individuals who work with children.


 

Kids Events

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

Movers and Groovers

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Barney Library
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together at the Barney Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing in the Hoppin Gallery. This is a drop in program, no registration required!

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

Drop-In Rainforest Creation Station

9:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Farmington Library
Library Branch: Farmington Library
Room: Children's Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Swing by anytime between 9:30AM and 12:30PM and get creative at our Rainforest Creation Station!

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.

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News & Updates

Rubber Frog Hunt

Visit the Barney Library, 71 Main Street in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Frog Hunt.

If you find a frog, the next step is simple, just bring the frog to the front desk and be entered to win a prize!

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Farmington Room Photos
On Wednesday, May 14th, I gave a talk on the history of libraries in Farmington and Unionville through the 1950s to 1983, when the Main Branch at 6 Monteith Drive was completed and opened to the public.
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Yoto

Yoto is the ultimate screen-free audio player that brings focus and imagination to busy little mind. In addition to Yoto players the Barney Library is home to over 60 Yoto cards that include stories, music and activities for children to enjoy.  

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