Maker 101: DIY Zen Garden

This week we are making our own zen gardens. Pick your own sand and decorations to create a one-of-a-kind relaxation tool.

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Concert Summer Reading Finale: Almost ERAS

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program with Almost ERAS: The Taylor Swift Experience is an immersive tribute that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the musical evolution of one of the most iconic artists of our time—Taylor Swift. This experience ......More

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program with Almost ERAS: The Taylor Swift Experience is an immersive tribute that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the musical evolution of one of the most iconic artists of our time—Taylor Swift. This experience is a celebration of her remarkable career, capturing the essence of her many eras, from her country roots to her transformation into a global pop sensation. You know you're going to want to sing along! This event is sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries.

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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.

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Teen After Hours: Pizza Party

Let's celebrate the end of summer with a Teen-Only Pizza Party!Open to friends who are entering 7th-12th Grade!Come meet new Teen Librarian Lex if you haven't yet, and let them know what you hope to see in the Teen Space at the Library this year! Have fun with friends, ......More

Let's celebrate the end of summer with a Teen-Only Pizza Party!Open to friends who are entering 7th-12th Grade!Come meet new Teen Librarian Lex if you haven't yet, and let them know what you hope to see in the Teen Space at the Library this year! Have fun with friends, play Book Bingo, and munch on some tasty pizza! Registration is required for this event.

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Silent Short Triple Feature

You are invited to a showing of three silent shorts from the silent movie era to be played at the Farmington Library this August with live piano accompaniment. See the likes of Buster Keaton and company in a trio of comedy, suspense and thrills from great-grandpa's days......More

You are invited to a showing of three silent shorts from the silent movie era to be played at the Farmington Library this August with live piano accompaniment. See the likes of Buster Keaton and company in a trio of comedy, suspense and thrills from great-grandpa's days at the nickelodeon. Suspense (1913), directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley, Pool Sharks (1915), directed by Edwin Middleton and The Garage (1920) directed by "Fatty" Arbuckle will be shown.

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Princess Movie Week: Cinderella (2015)

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with Cinderella (2015)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds he......More

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with Cinderella (2015)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger." (From IMBD) Runtime: 1hr 45 min; Rating: PGRegistration Required! Open to All Ages!

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Movers and Groovers

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Novel Ideas

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Princess Movie Week: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with The Little Mermaid (2023)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "The youngest of King Triton's daughters, and t......More

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with The Little Mermaid (2023)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "The youngest of King Triton's daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life -- and her father's crown -- in jeopardy." (From Rotten Tomatoes) Runtime: 2hr 15 min; Rating: PGRegistration Required! Open to All Ages!

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Maker Mentor Hours

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello. You are also encouraged to ask questions about your own DIY projects ......More

Come and see what we are working on in our Maker Space! Our Maker Space librarian will be working on various projects in the Maker Space every week, so it is the perfect time to stop in and say hello. You are also encouraged to ask questions about your own DIY projects and the various machines we use. Our Maker Space librarian will be available to answer all of your maker-related questions. Bring your project files, ideas or just your sense of curiosity to see if the library can help bring your vision to life. You can also just stop in to see what the library is making and see how our machines work.

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Princess Movie Week: Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with Beauty and the Beast (2023)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and......More

Calling all royalty! Celebrate Princess Week with Beauty and the Beast (2023)--dress up in your best attire, make a charm bracelet (come to all three programs to complete your bracelet!), and enjoy the film!Film Description: "Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside." (From Rotten Tomatoes) Runtime: 2hr 9 min; Rating: PGRegistration Required! Open to All Ages!

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Silent Book Club

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options. Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading.  At ......More

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). When you arrive head upstairs to Information Services, there's a variety of seating options. 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 Barney Library? It meets the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. 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

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