Book Babies

Join Miss Shana 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

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

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 available.Registration Required. Open to those ages 5-12.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Cookies and Coloring

Enjoy some relaxing coloring with a sweet cookie treat! We'll have markers, coloring pencils, and lots of coloring book options!Register to save your spot! Open to those going into Grades 5-12!

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

Novel Ideas

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Pride Flag Decorating

Join us in the Teen Space to decorate your own flag for celebrating Pride month! Drop in to design your flag with colors that make you feel proud! This craft is open to all ages!

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

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. Stop on in to have our Maker Space librarian 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.

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!). 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 socializeâor 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 ÂŽ 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

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

PokĂŠmon Party

Calling all PokÊmon fans! Get ready to become a PokÊmon Trainer! Complete a variety of fun challenges featuring your favorite Pokemon characters to earn badges, win prizes, and get your very own PokÊmon Trainer card! Create your own PokÊballs and keychains, partici......More

Calling all PokÊmon fans! Get ready to become a PokÊmon Trainer! Complete a variety of fun challenges featuring your favorite Pokemon characters to earn badges, win prizes, and get your very own PokÊmon Trainer card! Create your own PokÊballs and keychains, participate in games and trivia, work together in a Togepi Relay, complete Charmander's lava rock hop and fireball toss, test your stealth with Gengar's shadow maze, and so much more!Are you ready to be the very best, like no one ever was?

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Silly Sloth Storytime and Craft

Kids going into kindergarten through grade three can join us for a silly sloth story. After our story, we will make a sleepy sloth craft to take home!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Craft: Plant Pot Decorating

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.Registration is required, so be sur......More

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a fun and creative event where they can decorate their very own plant pot and choose seeds from our Seed Library to start their gardening journey.Registration is required, so be sure to register to secure your spot.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Plant Propagation Party: Snip, Set, and Success

Getting started on your home garden, or looking to expand it? Learn how to turn your plant cuttings into more plants in this hands-on propagation workshop! We will cover the whole process from pruning to potting. Participants should be ready to get their hands dirty and......More

Getting started on your home garden, or looking to expand it? Learn how to turn your plant cuttings into more plants in this hands-on propagation workshop! We will cover the whole process from pruning to potting. Participants should be ready to get their hands dirty and take home a plant of their own.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Jungle Dirt Cups

Join us to make pudding, oreo, and gummy, JUNGLE dirt cups!

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

Monthly Makers

This month we're making: Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Cricut Group Training

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

StoryWalkÂŽ at the Barney

Take a stroll around the Barney Library with our latest StoryWalkŽ! "When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friends, and the fun they have together. The journey takes forever, an......More

Take a stroll around the Barney Library with our latest StoryWalkŽ! "When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friends, and the fun they have together. The journey takes forever, and their new home is very strange. Everything is different - the weather, the food, the people and the language. Snow tries to make friends, but everyone seems too busy and preoccupied to care. Will anything happen to help Snow feel more at home? A charming debut picture book about the anxieties and hardships of moving, with a heart-warming, positive ending."Come enjoy Nieve En La Jungla/Snow in the Jungle by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar.The StoryWalkŽ Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. StorywalkŽ is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.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 a......More

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Registration required.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.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

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

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 available.Registration Required. Open to those ages 5-12.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Flicks & Family

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.Synopsis: In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a fabled tree with healing......More

Get out of the heat and join us for a special Summer screening of Jungle Cruise (2021,rated PG-13) at the Barney Library.Synopsis: In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a fabled tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily navigate the risks of the rainforest, they cross a cohort of foes determined to use the tree for nefarious purposes. Inspired by the theme park ride at Disneyland.Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, water to drink, and light snacks to enjoy.

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a 45-minute action-packed informal learning program for children ages 12 to 36 months. Toddlers and their caregivers will learn new songs, rhymes and finger-plays, share books, make new friends, and play.

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