What's Your Story?

We look forward to seeing you at the Maker Fair on March 22, 2026

when we officially launch What's Your Story?

Oral History Kits will be available to borrow beginning March 23, 2026.

Every story of life, work, and community in Farmington and Unionville matters. The Farmington Libraries, in accordance with its mission, is invested in preserving the memories and experiences that will help us to “learn, connect, and grow” within the community. This page provides an online space for contributing to and enriching the story of Farmington and Unionville. We want the library’s local history and special collections to reflect as many voices as possible, from time out of mind to the recent past, as well as capture the present for future generations.

In short, we want to hear from you! We have partnered with the CT Digital Archive (CTDA) on the platform, My Town, My Story, to provide a simple way to share your stories. Your contribution can consist of text, audio, video, or an image.

To upload and describe your files, click on the My Town, My Story link below and follow the instructions. Be sure to review the community guidelines to help you decide what to share and to help you understand how it will be used. Your contribution will be reviewed by both library staff and the CTDA before being added to our digital collection.

If you’re stuck on what to share, take a look at our story prompts below. We want to hear from long-time and recently arrived residents, former residents, people who work, worship, and recreate here, people who use the library regularly, who are raising (or did raise) their kids here, who went or are going to school here, and more.

HOW TO SHARE YOUR STORY

Be 18 years old or older
Be the owner or have permission from the owner to share the content online
Grant The Farmington Libraries permission to share the content while you retain full copyright ownership of your submission

If you want to contribute an audio recording or a digitized photo but don't have the equipment at home, consider borrowing one of our story-collecting kits! We have one for scanning and one for making audio recordings. You might also consider making an appointment to use the digitization equipment in The T. David Palmer Maker Space, on the second floor of the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive.

Email: localhistory@farmingtonlibraries.org

Phone: (860) 673-6791, option 5 for the Information Services Department

MY TOWN, MY STORY

STORY PROMPTS

What’s your connection to the community? (Ex: I’m a resident, I work, go to school, or own a business in town, etc)
Describe what you find unique about Farmington and Unionville.
Describe the Farmington/Unionville community and how you feel it has changed (or not changed) over time.
What is your favorite memory of your time in Farmington/Unionville?

How long have you lived in town? If you no longer live in town, how long were you here?
Which part of town are you from?
Did you grow up in Farmington/Unionville or move here from somewhere else?
What brought you and/or your family to Farmington/Unionville?
What keeps you here in Farmington/Unionville?

Did you attend school here? Which one(s)? Describe your favorite school experience.
Describe a favorite teacher from a school in town.
What did the student population look like when you attended school in Farmington/Unionville?
What is one of your earliest memories of school in Farmington/Unionville?

Describe growing up in Farmington/Unionville.
What street did you grow up on?
What were your neighbors like?
What did your parents do for a living?
What did you do for fun growing up in town?
Describe a favorite childhood hangout spot.
Describe a favorite hangout spot as a teenager or young adult.

Do you now or did you work in the past? Describe Farmington/Unionville-related experiences from your work life (i.e. working for a particular business, daily commuting, starting, owning, or closing a business).
Do you have children? If so, did you raise them in Farmington/Unionville?
Why did you choose to raise your family here?
Describe raising your children in the Farmington Public School system.
Describe a favorite hangout spot as an adult, either current or past.

Are there any organizations in town that you’re currently or formerly involved with? Tell us what they are and what role(s) you have/had.
Do you attend community events or meetings in Farmington/Unionville? These can be town government, library programming, religious communities, etc.
Tell us about a memorable town-wide event, current or past.