The Friends of the Farmington Libraries Book Sale

Thursday, May 1410:00 AM - 2:00 PMpre-sale $10 admissionFriday, May 159:00 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday, May 169:00 AM - 2:00 PMBag Sale 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM$10 per bag

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Teen Switch Tournament

It's Friday, time to game to win!This Switch Tournament is open to friends in Grades 7-12!No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Farmington Artists Circle

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive 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 experien......More

Join the Farmington Artists Circle at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive 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].

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Dance & Learn Spanish

Join Yoli Terrazas, founder of Language with Yoli and get ready for Dance & Learn Spanish: an interactive program that blends Spanish language learning with the joy of Latin dance. Designed specifically for children ages 6–11, this one-of-a-kind session introduces parti......More

Join Yoli Terrazas, founder of Language with Yoli and get ready for Dance & Learn Spanish: an interactive program that blends Spanish language learning with the joy of Latin dance. Designed specifically for children ages 6–11, this one-of-a-kind session introduces participants to beginner vocabulary, cultural traditions, and Latin rhythms in a fun, memorable way.This 60-minute program includes:● A lively warm-up with Spanish vocabulary● Step-by-step dance instructionRegistration Required. Open to those ages 6-11.

6 Monteith Drive, 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

Let’s 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

Pokémon Club

Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us once a month to trade Pokémon cards with other Pokémon fans and participate in a Pokémon-themed activity!Open to those in Grades K-12! Registration Required!

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Why the 250th Matters with CT State Historian Andy Horowitz

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut today and the 250th anniversary as a ......More

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and Connecticut State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut today and the 250th anniversary as a moment in our political lives. This event will be held at Farmington Library.Registration is required.This event is a part of collaborative project titled To Form a More Perfect Union and is hosted in partnership with Canton, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, and UConn Law libraries.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

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

What’s In, What’s Out: A Workshop on Recycling by the Green Efforts Committee

Learn more about which items should be placed in your recycling bin (What’s IN) and which items belong elsewhere (What’s OUT)! Guest Speaker Chelsey Hahn from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will provide an overview of recycling in CT, ex......More

Learn more about which items should be placed in your recycling bin (What’s IN) and which items belong elsewhere (What’s OUT)! Guest Speaker Chelsey Hahn from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will provide an overview of recycling in CT, explain "wish-cycling", discuss ideas to reduce household waste and more. Her presentation will allow for time for questions about recycling and trash. Please come learn with us!Chelsey Hahn has been with CT DEEP since 2020 and is part of the Sustainable Materials Management Group where she works to support compliance with the Commercial Organics Recycling law. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UConn Health. Chelsey can be reached at [email protected].

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Library Board Meeting

There is time for public comment at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Should you wish to speak, please register with the Administration office.Click here to find the Public Comment Policy.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Local Author Showcase

Stop by and discover the incredible talent in our own backyard at our Local Author Showcase! Ten local authors will be set up throughout the room in a book-fair style event, giving patrons the chance to browse their books, chat with the writers, and learn more about the......More

Stop by and discover the incredible talent in our own backyard at our Local Author Showcase! Ten local authors will be set up throughout the room in a book-fair style event, giving patrons the chance to browse their books, chat with the writers, and learn more about their creative process. Authors will be available throughout the program to answer questions, talk about their work, and sign books.Readers can explore at their own pace, make connections with writers from our community, and purchase books they are interested in. Whether you're looking for your next great read, hoping to support local creators, or just curious about the writing life, come meet the storytellers living right here in our area.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Baby & Me Storytime

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!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 ......More

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!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.Register for an email reminder! (Registration is NOT required, Baby and Me is a Drop In program!)

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

Baby & Me Playtime

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!Immediately after our Baby and Me Storytime, drop in for play time with baby toys and get the chance to talk to other parents. Feel free to bring a blanket for your baby to sit/lie down on.Register for an email remin......More

For caregivers of babies ages 0 to 12 months. Drop In!Immediately after our Baby and Me Storytime, drop in for play time with baby toys and get the chance to talk to other parents. Feel free to bring a blanket for your baby to sit/lie down on.Register for an email reminder! (Registration is NOT required, Baby and Me Play Time is a Drop In program!)

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

The No Book Book Club

71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

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.

6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US

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