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Memorial Day Closing

The Farmington Libraries will be closed Saturday, May 25 & Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. 

Event List

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Age Group
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Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
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This event is in the "Children" group.

Living Dragons

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dragons?! No, not real dragons - lizards! Meet many different species of lizards from Riverside Reptiles: geckos that can climb glass, skinks with bright blue tongues, a legless li...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Dragons?! No, not real dragons - lizards! Meet many different species of lizards from Riverside Reptiles: geckos that can climb glass, skinks with bright blue tongues, a legless lizard, a cousin of the Komodo Dragon, and a snake - with claws?!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Bijou Film
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Rear Window (1954) A photographer in a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window, and becomes convinced one of them has committed mur...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Rear Window (1954)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We're back from a long rest... Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! Now that we've made our characters, we'll send them on their way for more adv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We're back from a long rest...

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come join us to make a Fairy House our Gnome Home to bring home and add to your yard or leave here and add to our beautiful patio. 

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come join us to make a Fairy House our Gnome Home to bring home and add to your yard or leave here and add to our beautiful patio. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:

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.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us! Open to those 12 and up!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!

Open to those 12 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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, a...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
The Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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. Regist...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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. Pl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Mike Bent's Abrakidabra Show!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In addition to being a Boston-area favorite, magician Mike Bent has done shows all over the world (including at the White House!)  This summer he is bringing his magic show to...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

In addition to being a Boston-area favorite, magician Mike Bent has done shows all over the world (including at the White House!)  This summer he is bringing his magic show to the Farmington Library - aren't we lucky?!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Bijou Film
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

12 Angry Men (1957) The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before ju...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

12 Angry Men (1957)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:

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.

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Album of the Month Club

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft!  July's Album: 1989 (Taylor's Version) July's Craft: 3D Polaroid Register for a r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft! 

July's Album: 1989 (Taylor's Version)

July's Craft: 3D Polaroid

Register for a reminder!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Fairy Gardens (In Person)

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Maker Space & The Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put together your very own fairy garden with all kinds of fantastical things! Many of the items were made with our new Bambu 3D printer. Combine 3D printed models, natural resource...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker Space & The Studio
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Put together your very own fairy garden with all kinds of fantastical things! Many of the items were made with our new Bambu 3D printer. Combine 3D printed models, natural resources and other objects to make a beautiful garden for your fairies.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Empower STEM

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity....

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EmpowerSTEM is a program for kids aged 7-12 that fosters hands-on exploration and problem solving through interactive activities and experiments, igniting curiosity and creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Invent the Summer

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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, a...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Invent the Summer features weekly STEM challenges created by kids, for kids! Complete each challenge for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Author Visit & Craft

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Elaine Alexander, author of the book Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep (a NEW CT Nutmeg Award nominee!!!) will be visiting our library for a very special visit.  She will s...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Author Events, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Elaine Alexander, author of the book Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep (a NEW CT Nutmeg Award nominee!!!) will be visiting our library for a very special visit.  She will share a story, ocean flannel board activity, and an anglerfish craft

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Vinyl Decal Shirt Decorating

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make the T-Shirt of your dreams with our pre-cut iron on vinyl decals and our Cricut Heat Press!  Registration required to get a t-shirt in your required size! Open to t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make the T-Shirt of your dreams with our pre-cut iron on vinyl decals and our Cricut Heat Press! 

Registration required to get a t-shirt in your required size!

Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess for Kids

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for School Age Kids
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners throug...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Local resident and retired educator, John Sherman, is bringing his love for one of our oldest board games – “The Game of Kings!” - to the Farmington Library.  Beginners through advanced are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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. Pl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Bijou Film
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

The Seven Year Itch (1955) When his family goes away for the summer, a hitherto faithful husband with an overactive imagination is tempted by a beautiful neighbor. Starring Mari...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

The Seven Year Itch (1955)