Farmington Library
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Movers and Groovers
Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.
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Tuesday June 18 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime! Put on your pajamas and head to the Barney Library to join Miss Shana & Miss Amy for a special afternoon storytime. Enjoy daring and epic bedtime stories and a craft.Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. Perfect for pr......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
One Shot Dungeons and Dragons
Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.Registration Required.Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Thursday June 20 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB
Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. Do you like audiobooks? Share your favorite listen. Are you an ebook fanatic? Tell us all about wh......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Letter to a Dragon Program
Write a letter to your own personal dragons using calligraphy. This is a hands-on introduction to broad-edge calligraphy. We'll be given inspiration, handouts, and practice in this 90-minute program.Come learn Blackletter Calligraphy which is also known as the Gothic st......More
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer storytime at Farmington Land Trust
Come join us at the beautiful Farmington Land Trust location for Summer stories and activities.
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Saturday June 22 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Read to a Dog
Please call the Library at 860-673-6791 to schedule your very own one-on-one reading time with a certified therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one of ours to snuggle and read.
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Teen Make A Scrapbook Journal @ the Barney
Join us at Barney Library to try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling. Scrapbook Journaling isn't a written journal, it's a book full of visual imagery and inspiration. We will provide a beginner journal and a variety of scrapbook supplies you bring your creativity.
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Monday June 24 through June 27
Collaborative Art Program: Puzzle Pieces
Help create a custom 100-piece puzzle for the Barney Library.Stop by the Barney Library to claim a blank puzzle piece to decorate. It's one piece per person, first-come, first-served.Return your decorated piece by July 13 so the finished puzzle can assembled and display......More
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Monday June 24 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Maker Cart!
Stop by the Teen Space to Make! You can select an item to print on our 3D-printer, work on a Glowforge project with our available materials, or just do some low-tech crafting! The Maker Cart will be out to use most Mondays from 1pm-4pm in the Teen Space. Register for a ......More
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Monday June 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Invent the Summer
Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!Each week is a different challenge, and there is a SEPARATE REGISTRATION for each week, so you can register only for the days you are......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Movers and Groovers
Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Storytime for 2's & 3's
Drop-In story time for 2's & 3'sEnjoy stories and then let your little one explore our stations of fun activities; puppets, puzzles, a movie and more!No Registration Required.
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Tuesday June 25 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Novel Ideas
In June we will read 2 books and compare them.Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis NuttThe inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nu......More
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Craft: Rubber Duck Cosplay!
Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your own rubber duck! We'll have fabric, paper, hot glue, and paint for you to make your dream rubber duck!Open to those going into Grades 7-12.Register for a reminder!
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Tuesday June 25 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Movie Night @The Main: A Quiet Place II
Please join us for a movie showing! Popcorn and lemonade will be served!A Quiet Place II (2020) Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound a......More
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Wednesday June 26 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
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.
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Wednesday June 26 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Creativebug Live: The Tender Gardener
Join artist and plant designer Lana Williams of The Tender Gardener as she talks about her recent book, The Container Garden Recipe Book. During the live, Lana will guide you through creating beautiful plant arrangements perfect for decorating your porch, patio, or back......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Crochet Dragon Camp
Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week. Please note: If you miss a week, we will give you the pattern to make the piece you missed o......More
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Thursday June 27 through August 2
Art Exhibit: Kate Emery
Visit the Farmington Library and see the new exhibit Water's Edge by Kate Emery June 27 - August 2.
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Thursday June 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Drop-in Crafts
Come to the library to get creative! We'll pull out tons of art supplies for you to stop by and make something cool.
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Thursday June 27 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Breaking News: Local Connecticut Boy Finds Buried Treasure!
A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings!
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Friday June 28 All Day
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 b......More
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Friday June 28 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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.
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Friday June 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Colorful Wood Sun Catchers (In Person)
Learn the basics of the Glowforge by creating these beautiful sun catchers! After learning the process, put one together yourself and take the opportunity to ask our experts questions, sign up for individual trainings or look at other interesting projects.
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Friday June 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater
Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away (2001) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki’s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece fro......More