Tots and Tunes

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.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Crafternoon: Cookies and Coloring

Friends in Grades 7-12 can take advantage of their extra time after school and come relax, draw and snack on some sweet cookies! Drop in on the half day to craft and enjoy the afternoon in the Teen Space!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Silent Book Club

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! Have you attended the Silent Book Club at......More

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! Have you attended the Silent Book Club at the Farmington Library? It meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.  Silent Book Club ® is a global community of readers, with more than 1500 chapters in 54 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.Silent Book Club is about community. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join or launch a chapter. We encourage people all over the world to start their own Silent Book Clubs. All you need is a friend, a comfy public setting, and a book. We have active chapters around the world in cities of all sizes, and new chapters are being launched by volunteers every week.Find out more about Silent Book Clubs

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Maker 101: DIY Snow Globes

Make your own snow globes! Arrange the beautiful miniature decorations inside the globes, add water and glitter, then seal it. When shaken, the "snow" swirls around your custom winter scene. Recapture the magic of winter by making your own winter wonderland.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Create Together: Sock Snowmen

Join us for fun seasonal crafts that caregivers and their children can participate in together! This month we will be making some adorable sock snowmen to decorate for the winter season!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Wonderland: Ekphrastic Poetry Writing Workshop with Sandra Yannone

Join Sandra Yannone, Poet Laureate of Old Saybrook, for an afternoon bringing the Farmington Artists Circle’s exhibit Wonderland to the page. This ekphrastic workshop will showcase approaches to writing poetry about art. Participants will interact directly with the exhi......More

Join Sandra Yannone, Poet Laureate of Old Saybrook, for an afternoon bringing the Farmington Artists Circle’s exhibit Wonderland to the page. This ekphrastic workshop will showcase approaches to writing poetry about art. Participants will interact directly with the exhibit to draw inspiration and draft their own poems. The workshop will conclude with participants sharing and reflecting on the experience of creating wonderlands with words. No poetry writing experience necessary. Sandra Yannone (she/they) published works include Boats for Women (2019) and The Glass Studio (2024). She is co-editor of Unsinkable: Poetry Inspired by the Titanic and author of Fire at the Big Top, a chapbook inspired by the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire. Her poetry and book reviews appear internationally in Ploughshares, Poetry Ireland Review, Lavender Review, Women’s Review of Books, and Connecticut Review among other print/online journals and anthologies. She holds undergraduate, master, and doctoral degrees in poetry. Visit her at www.sandrayannone.com.  Learn more about Ekphrastic poetry at the Poetry Foundation https://www.poetryfoundation.org/education/glossary/ekphrasis.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Afterschool LEGO Lab

Kids ages 8 to 12 can sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime!  Build and code to create amazing LEGO models that come to life. Space is limited, registration is required.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tinkering Tweens: DIY Snow Globes

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience. Everything from Marble runs and programable robots to 3D pens and clay; we have it all!  Create and decorate your......More

Join us in our MakerSpace for STEAM related fun! Get an introduction to our equipment like the 3D printer and Cricut while getting some hands-on experience. Everything from Marble runs and programable robots to 3D pens and clay; we have it all!  Create and decorate your own snow globe! Design with your choice of glitter and 3D printed objects! Open to those ages 10-12. Registration Required.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Advisory Board

Join us for our first ever T.A.B. meeting! The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer-based club for friends in 7th-12th grade who are interested in helping the Teen Librarian with planning Teen programming, recommending collection materials for the Teen Library,  and assis......More

Join us for our first ever T.A.B. meeting! The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer-based club for friends in 7th-12th grade who are interested in helping the Teen Librarian with planning Teen programming, recommending collection materials for the Teen Library,  and assisting with Outreach efforts in the community. It’s a place for teens to collaborate and brainstorm ideas, with library support, to bring their visions for the Teen Department to life in their community. You do not have to be a volunteer to participate, but members of T.A.B. will get community service hours for attending the meeting. Register for a reminder!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Decorative S'mores

Registration Update:Due to demand, we will be offering early bird registration to Farmington Libraries' Cardholders. On November 19, 2025 at 9am Farmington Libraries' Cardholders may register by phone call only, for early bird registration. Please have your valid Farmin......More

Registration Update:Due to demand, we will be offering early bird registration to Farmington Libraries' Cardholders. On November 19, 2025 at 9am Farmington Libraries' Cardholders may register by phone call only, for early bird registration. Please have your valid Farmington Libraries’ card number ready. Starting November 20, 2025 at 9am the program registration will open for residents of all towns, either by phone or online. We are hoping these changes will allow us to serve you better. Thank you for your patience as we adjust! We will be making this decorative s'mores. Perfect for small spaces and something to enjoy all season long!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Movers and Groovers

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Alphabet Academy

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. This program is for children ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers......More

Have fun getting to know the ABCs! This early literacy program focuses on teaching children the letters of the alphabet and their associated sounds through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. This program is for children ages 4 – 5, for the child alone (caregivers must stay in the Children's Department). Registration required. Please note that you only need to register once for all 23 classes.  Class will not be held on 10/14, 11/11, 11/25, 12/23 and 12/30.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Novel Ideas

This month we will meet to talk about November's book on a special day. Please note the change only for this meeting!

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Celebrate December

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Adaptive Storytime

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting. During this storytime you can expect: interactive stories and songs, social narratives, visual schedules, fun with fidgets and props, and time ......More

Adaptive storytime will offer families of  neurodiverse children ages 4 -10 a slower-paced storytime in a small group setting. During this storytime you can expect: interactive stories and songs, social narratives, visual schedules, fun with fidgets and props, and time for free choice play and caregiver socialization. Activities will generally fall within a preschool to grade 2 interest level. Registration for this program will open on 9/20/2025 at 9:00 am.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Fiber Arts Circle

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street. This is an informal event for people who knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, embroider, or create with fabric. Learn a new skill or get......More

Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street. This is an informal event for people who knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, embroider, or create with fabric. Learn a new skill or get feedback from fellow crafters! Limited materials supplied, please bring your own project you're working on.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Drop-In Winter Creation Station

Bring your creative sparkle to the Children's Department to make it magical for winter season! Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to make a variety of festive winter crafts. Leave them at the library to see them displayed all winter long! Crafts are self-direct......More

Bring your creative sparkle to the Children's Department to make it magical for winter season! Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to make a variety of festive winter crafts. Leave them at the library to see them displayed all winter long! Crafts are self-directed, so bring your imagination—and a grown-up helper if you're little.Recommended for ages 3-12!Please note: Crafts will stay in the library and might not make it back home at the end of the winter.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

PowerPoint Party (Slideshow Night)

Do you love books, movies, music, or pop culture? Do you enjoy debating wild “what ifs” or sharing your hot takes with a crowd? Then it’s time to nerd out at our interactive presentation night! Bring your Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or even a simple speech, and......More

Do you love books, movies, music, or pop culture? Do you enjoy debating wild “what ifs” or sharing your hot takes with a crowd? Then it’s time to nerd out at our interactive presentation night! Bring your Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or even a simple speech, and dive into topics ranging from hilarious “would-you-rather” questions to deep fan debates. Whether you want to prove that the ocean is actually a soup, argue over pineapple on pizza, or compare Zodiac signs, Hogwarts houses, and D&D alignments, this is your chance to show off your nerdy expertise—or just your sense of humor. You’ll present your ideas, share your creativity, and engage in fun discussions and debates with fellow pop culture enthusiasts Example Topics to Get You Started: “Do you work here?” No, I just…: The Customer Service Voice The White Whale vs. The Roadrunner: The Unobtainable  OTPs (One True Pairing) and AUs (Alternate Realities) Pineapple on pizza: Delicious or culinary sin? Zodiac Signs vs Hogwarts Houses vs. D&D Alignment Charts How to Participate: Submit your presentation at least three (3) days in advance for review and to secure your spot. Format: Presentations can be PowerPoint, Google Slides, or a speech without slides. What to Bring: Your presentation can be on a flash drive, in a cloud based service, a sheet of paper, or an improvised speech the day of the event.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tots and Tunes

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.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Switch Tournament: Super Smash Bros

It's Friday, time to game to win!Get ready to SMASH! Fight your friends in multiple arenas to be the final victor of Smash Bros!This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12! No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Family LEGO Lab

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life. Please note this is a computer based coding program and plan on working on it wit......More

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life. Please note this is a computer based coding program and plan on working on it with your child. Space is limited, registration is required.Please arrive within 15 minutes of the start of the program or your spot will be offered to the wait list.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Pumpernickel Puppets Presents Peter Rabbit

Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother's wishes ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden for a taste of his favorite vegetable treats. He nearly escapes being mad......More

Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother's wishes ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden for a taste of his favorite vegetable treats. He nearly escapes being made into rabbit stew with the help of his tag along little sister, Flopsy. This colorful and fun production is presented with large hand puppets and live voices and sound effects. *Recommended for children ages 3 and up*

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Family LEGO Lab

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life. Please note this is a computer based coding program and plan on working on it wit......More

Families sign up to join us at the Barney Library to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime together! Work as a family to create amazing LEGO creations that come to life. Please note this is a computer based coding program and plan on working on it with your child. Space is limited, registration is required.Please arrive within 15 minutes of the start of the program or your spot will be offered to the wait list.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Barney Kids Book Club

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4. You're never too old for storytime be sure to register and let us know you'r......More

No assigned reading—just stories, fun, and creativity! Join Miss Amy at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street after school for a read-aloud and themed craft or activity for students in Grades K-4. You're never too old for storytime be sure to register and let us know you're attending!

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Bedtime, Bears, and Books

Join us for a cozy bedtime storytime full of bears, songs, and stars! Wear your jammies, and bring your stuffies and blankets!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US