Craft Your Way!

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tinkering Tweens: Marble Run

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! This week join us for so......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! This week join us for some fun with our magnetic Marble Run! Can you beat the challenges??

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Onederful Ones

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.**Please note: No class on March 15

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Movers and Groovers

Letâs 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!

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Pint- Sized Picassos

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.(**Please note: one registration signs you up for the WHOLE SPRING SESSION [different tha......More

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.(**Please note: one registration signs you up for the WHOLE SPRING SESSION [different than before, when the registrations were individual.])

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Craft Your Way!

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Chess for Kids

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games â âThe Game of Kings!â - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome. This is a four-week series - sign up once and you are signed up for al......More

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games â âThe Game of Kings!â - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome. This is a four-week series - sign up once and you are signed up for all classes in the session.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Terrific Twos

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.  Please note there is no class on April 16.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Bite Size Science

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  **Please note in this Spring session you are registering for the WHOLE SESSION - one regi......More

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  **Please note in this Spring session you are registering for the WHOLE SESSION - one registration registers you for the series.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Craft Your Way!

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Barney Kids Book Club

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book storytime and craft! For kids in grades K-4

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Tech Help

Need help with technology? Stop by the Teen Space to meet with one of our teen volunteers for tech help!Register for a reminder.Open to teens and adults who need tech help!

6 Monteith Drive, 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. Please email Ms. Lorette at [email protected] for registration information.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Wildlife Wednesday: The Bobcat, Connecticutâs Secretive Wild Cat

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. Bobcat artifacts will also be shown.A na......More

This presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple focuses on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut. It also provides an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. Bobcat artifacts will also be shown.A native Texan, Ginny Apple was one of the first full-time women sportswriters in the country, who left the field mid-career to pursue a path in communications/public relations. Through the years she has hiked, climbed, kayaked, skied and poked her way through the outdoors and developed a passion for all things natural. A move to the middle of the woods in Barkhamsted 20 years ago brought her into an environment filled with bears and other wildlife.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Two Much Fun

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, movement, and a sensory or play activity!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Thriving Threes!

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activi......More

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes.  Please note there is no class on 4/17

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Craft Your Way!

Stop by the Teen Space to make origami, paint miniatures, and destress with coloring pages between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm!Open to those in Grades 7-12. Register for a reminder!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Learn to Play Digimon Card Game

Curious about Digimon the card game? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to spend hours on YouTube? Need a refresher or shaky with the rules? Come to our Learn to Play Digimon! You are welcome to bring your own standard deck or we will provide one for you!......More

Curious about Digimon the card game? Interested in learning how to play but don't want to spend hours on YouTube? Need a refresher or shaky with the rules? Come to our Learn to Play Digimon! You are welcome to bring your own standard deck or we will provide one for you!  Open to those 12 and up!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Building S.T.E.A.M.

Come and enjoy a story, games, and rotating around to different S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) stations.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Biblio Box

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from the list but it's easy to sign up again!Fill out this interest form so we can select a......More

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from the list but it's easy to sign up again!Fill out this interest form so we can select a book just for you!The book will be checked out to the card provided in the interest form so your box is all ready to go when you come to pick it up!Return the book and the box but the goodies are yours to keep!You can pick up your Biblio Box at the Adult Services desk on the second floor on the day indicated on the calendar. This program is open to teens in grades 7-12. Registration Required.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tween Bibliobox

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! Register via this calendar once and be subscribed for 4 months--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from the list but it's easy to sign up again!Fill out an interest form so we can......More

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand-selected library book picked just for you! Register via this calendar once and be subscribed for 4 months--if you miss two boxes, you'll be removed from the list but it's easy to sign up again!Fill out an interest form so we can select a book just for you! This will be emailed to you, once you register.The book will be checked out to the card provided on the interest form so your box is all ready to go when you come to pick it up!Return the book and the box but the goodies are yours to keep!You can pick up your Bibliobox at the Kids' Place desk on the day indicated on the calendar. This program is open to tweens in grades 4-6. Registration required.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tots and Tunes and Tales

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

Ukulele Storytime and Mini Lesson

Join Julie Stepanek for a musical storytime and a mini ukulele lesson!!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Maker 101: Daisy's Vase

Come decoupage a jar to make a beautiful vase and add Daisies made on our Glowforge. Perfect for Mother's day or as a decoration!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  Perfect for our littlest patrons, this storytime enriches the language learning abilities of babies through the use of stories, finge......More

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  Perfect for our littlest patrons, this storytime enriches the language learning abilities of babies through the use of stories, finger plays, and songs.  The second half of the class includes music and playtime.  Feel free to bring a blanket for your baby to sit/lie down on.  Please note there is no class on April 14th.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Onederful Ones

Ages 12 - 23 months with a caregiver. A fun-filled storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of music and movement.**Please note: No class on March 15

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Movers and Groovers

Letâs 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!

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Pint- Sized Picassos

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.(**Please note: one registration signs you up for the WHOLE SPRING SESSION [different tha......More

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.(**Please note: one registration signs you up for the WHOLE SPRING SESSION [different than before, when the registrations were individual.])

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Novel Ideas

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Chess for Kids

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games â âThe Game of Kings!â - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome. This is a four-week series - sign up once and you are signed up for al......More

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games â âThe Game of Kings!â - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome. This is a four-week series - sign up once and you are signed up for all classes in the session.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Baseball Trivia

It's officially baseball season and it's time to test your knowledge. Register as an individual or as a group. Wear your merch and represent your team--but poor sportsmanship will get you ejected from the game! The winning team will be awarded four tickets to a Hartford......More

It's officially baseball season and it's time to test your knowledge. Register as an individual or as a group. Wear your merch and represent your team--but poor sportsmanship will get you ejected from the game! The winning team will be awarded four tickets to a Hartford Yard Goats game. Fun for all ages, we hope you join us!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

We Play Wednesday

Come play at Barney Library. Time for caregivers and children to form friendships! Parents can chat while children play in the Gallery turned playroom! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. No registration required.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Terrific Twos

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.  Please note there is no class on April 16.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Bite Size Science

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  **Please note in this Spring session you are registering for the WHOLE SESSION - one regi......More

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts.There is no class on April 2, 2025 or April 16, 2025.  **Please note in this Spring session you are registering for the WHOLE SESSION - one registration registers you for the series.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Girls Who Code Club

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization focused on learning how to make a positive impact on the world through computer science. Curricu......More

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization focused on learning how to make a positive impact on the world through computer science. Curriculum and extra funding for this program is provided through Girls Who Code and affiliation through the CT State Library.  Founded by FHS alumni Sneha Balur and Doorva Garg and faciliated by four FHS volunteers and the Teen Services Librarian, sign up to improve your skills and join a community of teens that love coding! Open to all genders and those going into Grades 7-12. Register to save your seat! Please email [email protected] if you need access to a laptop for the program.Open to those in Grades 7-12. Registration Required.

6 Monteith Drive, 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. Please email Ms. Lorette at [email protected] for registration information.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Two Much Fun

Join us to get movin' and groovin' with stories, music, movement, and a sensory or play activity!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Thriving Threes!

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activi......More

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. This storytime weaves the development of language and listening skills into a fun-filled program of read-alouds, flannel board activities, music, movement, and rhymes.  Please note there is no class on 4/17

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Dark Sky - Help Save Connecticut's Migratory Birds

Gardening Under the Stars: Saving Our Nocturnal Pollinators & Our HealthAfter the sun sets, many important pollinating insects begin their night shift. A growing body of research suggests that the glow of uncontrolled outdoor lighting is causing serious harm to these no......More

Gardening Under the Stars: Saving Our Nocturnal Pollinators & Our HealthAfter the sun sets, many important pollinating insects begin their night shift. A growing body of research suggests that the glow of uncontrolled outdoor lighting is causing serious harm to these nocturnal insects, migrating birds, other wildlife, as well as our own health. Learn about the ecological impacts of outdoor lighting and how you can reduce light pollution around your home.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Friends of the Farmington Libraries

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US