Artist Exhibit: Eileen Mooney - Looking Through

Explore Eileen Mooney's three different bodies of work. Mooney will focus specifically on abstract landscapes and perhaps some still-life work that are complex spatial constructs. Artist Reception: Saturday, November 1, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMArtist Statement: For me, paintin......More

Explore Eileen Mooney's three different bodies of work. Mooney will focus specifically on abstract landscapes and perhaps some still-life work that are complex spatial constructs. Artist Reception: Saturday, November 1, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMArtist Statement: For me, painting is an inevitable act, and it is fueled by the tensions of life. My perceptual work, which is on the left and right-hand walls, is more phenomenological: it is about the immediacy of presence, space, and capturing the sensory input of a moment. Tension in my perceptual work can be characterized by that feeling of working against a clock–as light changes over time, it is always a rush to figure out how to respond to the light, the weather, and the mood of the moment.

71 Main St, 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

Movers and Groovers

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Tellabration!

Tellabration is a mammoth storytelling event - and that's no Tall Tale! It's a storytelling phenomenon, made up of storytelling happenings all over the world. Its purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling.  It ......More

Tellabration is a mammoth storytelling event - and that's no Tall Tale! It's a storytelling phenomenon, made up of storytelling happenings all over the world. Its purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling.  It is one of the programs offered by The Connecticut Storytelling Center, based in New London.The Barney Library, 71 Main Street will host a Tellabration for children on Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00 PM. Susie Scheyder will be telling stories.S. Jane (Susie) Scheyder grew up in the Midwest, lived for years in the South, and now calls New England her home.  Susie will tell several stories, two of which will be from her children’s books: One More Thing, about a boy who puts off bedtime, and How Will You Change the World? .  In How Will You Change the World?, she will lead children to all seven continents, showing how animals take care of the world around them.  Follow-up activities will reinforce students’ understanding of the continents, the animals that share them with us, the colors of the visible spectrum, and our responsibility and opportunity to take care of our environment.  Susie and her husband raised five children and live in southeastern Connecticut.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

Take a break and create something with our monthly Teen Take-and-Makes. Register to pick up your kit at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street and get crafting!This month's craft is: Faux Aquarium

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Monthly Makers

This month we'll be making: Mini Winter Wreaths Please note new start time

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Book Babies

Join Miss Shana or Miss Amy for 30 minutes of books, finger plays and songs perfect for ages 0 to 24 month. This lapsit storytime is the perfect introduction to storytimes for babies and caregivers.

71 Main St, 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 drop in event for people who knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, embroider, or create with fabric. Learn a new skil......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 drop in 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

Farmington Artists Circle

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington. This event is open to all artists who live or work in Farmington, regardless of medium or experience level. Whether you ......More

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Barney Library to talk about how we might build a more connected cultural art community here in Farmington. This event is open to all artists who live or work in Farmington, regardless of medium or experience level. Whether you are a painter, sculptor, weaver, photographer, or any kind of creative, if you’re a Farmington artist you’re welcome!To RSVP or for any questions email Kate Emery at [email protected].

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

Movers and Groovers

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Celebrate November

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The No Book Book Club

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