JUNE 17 - AUGUST 17, 2024
Kids' Place Summer Reading
The Summer Reading program officially runs from June 17 - August 17, you can register and start logging your reading on June 17.
Preschoolers - Come to the library to pick up your gameboard for your special program.
Kids entering grades K-6 - Register for our online program or call us for help.
Visit our event calendar to see what we have going on this summer! Some programs will be drop-in and others will require registration. There will be separate registration dates for June, July, and August.
Preschool log: Color each box as you make your way through your game board.
School-age logging: Type in how many days you did any reading on our online program. You can make your entries daily, weekly, etc. - whatever works best for your family. Don't want to go online this summer? Feel free to keep track on paper and just email or call us with your information and we can enter it for you!
Preschool log - Drop off your log by August 17.
School-age - Enter all of your days read by August 17. Earn a free book for reading at least 28 days. Spin the prize wheel at 14, 28, and 42 days. Also, every 7 days you read earns you a ticket for your chance to win one of several special prizes at the end of the summer!! (ticket prizes chosen on August 18)
All prizes must be claimed by September 7.
We are here to help! For more information, please stop by or call the library at 860-673-6791 or flchild@farmingtonlibraries.org.
Teen Summer Reading
Register using ReadSquared. Earn 1 point for each day you read. Get extra points by attending Teen library programs and completing missions. Cash in those points in the ReadSquared prize store or to enter into our prize giveaways. Be sure to log all your entries by August 17.
Please email sgentry@farmingtonlibraries.org with any questions!
ADULT SUMMER READING
REGISTER ON OR AFTER JUNE 17, 2024. Download the ReadSquared app or visit the Information Desk to register.
Register early and receive a Farmington Libraries camp mug while supplies last!
Earn points by reading books, writing reviews and completing "missions."
Use your points to enter to win the prize/s that look good to you!
Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt
It's that time of year again! Stop by the Barney Library to pick up the 2nd Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt directions.
Prom Dress Donation Drop Off
Stop by the Main Library with your gently used and clean prom dress donations! Bring them upstairs to the Information Services Desk. We will be using them in a future prom library program!
Chess for Kids
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.
Tween/Teen Mini Pumpkin Decorating
For those in grades 5 - 8. Registration required.
Bring a friend and join us in the Teen Space to decorate a mini pumpkin to take home! It's going to be spooktacular!