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Puzzle Time at the Barney

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Children
Event Details:

Jigsaw Puzzle enthusiasts are invited to the Barney Library! Want to try your hand at speed puzzling? Or do you just want a casual puzzling experience? Do you want to complete a pu...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Jigsaw Puzzle enthusiasts are invited to the Barney Library! Want to try your hand at speed puzzling? Or do you just want a casual puzzling experience? Do you want to complete a puzzle as a family?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Fantasy Ear Cuff

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Live out your cottagecore fantasy faerie novel dreams and decorate an ear cuff a variety of supplies including fake moss and mushrooms! Register for a reminder! Open to those...

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

Live out your cottagecore fantasy faerie novel dreams and decorate an ear cuff a variety of supplies including fake moss and mushrooms!

Register for a reminder!

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 "Adults" group.

CRAFT HOUR @ THE BARNEY

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try so...

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This special craft hour happens every other month at the Barney Library. From tie-dying, scrapbooking, soap making and mindful doodling, each session we revisit a classic or try something new. It's all about having fun! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, July 10, 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...

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.

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.

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!

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 "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Monthly Makers:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

Event Details:

This month's project is: Monogrammed Keychains   ** don't forget to fill out the custom question with what letter you want on your keychain **

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month's project is: Monogrammed Keychains

 

** don't forget to fill out the custom question with what letter you want on your keychain **

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! ...

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 "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

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...

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...

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 "Adults" group.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup.  ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time at Hein Farm, Farmington

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Meet us at Hein Farm, 303 Meadow Road, Farmington for a farm story time, music, and a tour.  We will meet to the left of the farm store in the picnic area.  Parking will be in the large grassy area, on the left side of the property, clos

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...

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 "Adults" group.

Shelf-Discovery Book Club

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This book group is for those in their 20s and 30s looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoi...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

This book group is for those in their 20s and 30s looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoirs to mystery/suspense. 

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.