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Garmany Music Series: The Green Jazz Band

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Garmany Music Series
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Green Jazz Band has been delighting audiences in the Greater Hartford area with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, including classics from the Great American Songbook, bo...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Garmany Music Series
Event Details:

The Green Jazz Band has been delighting audiences in the Greater Hartford area with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, including classics from the Great American Songbook, bossa nova favorites, and jazzed up blues and pop.

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Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, May 3, 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.

 

 

Fun with Math

Fun with Math

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place. Registration required once for entire session. Please register for only one class, Friday at 1:00 or 2:00...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place. Registration required once for entire session.

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Fun With Math

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place. Registration required once for entire session. Please register for only one class, Friday at 1:00 or 2:00...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 4 and 5 for the child alone; caregivers must stay in the Kids’ Place. Registration required once for entire session.

Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day @ the Barney Library

All Day
Barney Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Barney Library on Saturday, May 4 to celebrate the science-fiction universe of Star Wars. We will have activity sheets and Star Wars-themed arts and crafts...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Visit the Barney Library on Saturday, May 4 to celebrate the science-fiction universe of Star Wars. We will have activity sheets and Star Wars-themed arts and crafts to take home while supplies last.

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Monthly Makers

Saturday, May 4, 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: Photo Magnets  ** please bring photos from home that you are comfortable cutting up **

Full
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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: Photo Magnets 

** please bring photos from home that you are comfortable cutting up **

Tibetan Dance

Celebration of Chinese Culture

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lecture, History, & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Phoenix Acrobats will be showcasing a celebration of Chinese Culture including martial arts, small musical performances, and other facets of the culture. 

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Phoenix Acrobats will be showcasing a celebration of Chinese Culture including martial arts, small musical performances, and other facets of the culture. 

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Tween & Teen Lightsaber Making

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

Calling all Star Wars fans in Grades 5 to 12 join us at the Barney Library on Saturday, May 4th to create your own pool noodle lightsaber and join the light side or the dark side. ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all Star Wars fans in Grades 5 to 12 join us at the Barney Library on Saturday, May 4th to create your own pool noodle lightsaber and join the light side or the dark side.

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Terrific Twos

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For two-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration required; register once for the 7-week session.  Enjoy stories together with music, finger rhymes and puppets too!...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For two-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration required; register once for the 7-week session. 

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Thriving Threes!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  This storytime weaves t...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For three-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration Required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session. 

Teen Self Care Grab and Go

05/06/2024 @ 2:30pm to 05/16/2024 @ 2:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams, tests, and homework getting you stressed? Take a self-care moment and stop by the library to pick up a grab and go kit! Filled with a fidget toy, snack, and more, take a ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

AP Exams, tests, and homework getting you stressed? Take a self-care moment and stop by the library to pick up a grab and go kit! Filled with a fidget toy, snack, and more, take a moment to refill your cup!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
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Chess for Kids

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Check - now it's your move!

Girls Who Code Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.   Facilitated by Teen Librarian, Sage ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to learn how to code and make some friends along the way? Bring your laptop and join our Girls Who Code Club for Grades 7-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
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Adult Take-and-Make Program: Rose Bath Bombs

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will make rose bath bombs. A fun way to treat yourself or others!    

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will make rose bath bombs. A fun way to treat yourself or others!

 

 

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Bite Size Science- SPRING FLING!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Science & Technology, Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This session we will explore Spring themes while practicing our early Science concepts.  Please note: No class on April 9th

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Science & Technology, Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session we will explore Spring themes while practicing our early Science concepts. 

Please note: No class on April 9th

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Picture Book Theater

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-6. Each week we’ll watch a picture book come to life on our projector screen, followed by coloring or craft time! Drop-in event. 

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

Ages 3-6. Each week we’ll watch a picture book come to life on our projector screen, followed by coloring or craft time!

Drop-in event. 

Mother's Day Gift Making: Engraved Bracelets

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a craft for Mother's Day? Look no further! Register to make an engraved bracelet for the mother figure in your life! Open to those in Grades 7-12. Registration Requi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Looking for a craft for Mother's Day? Look no further! Register to make an engraved bracelet for the mother figure in your life!

Open to those in Grades 7-12. Registration Required.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Art Exhibit: I did it MY WAY

All Day 5/8 - 6/13
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Exhibits & Art Shows
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Art Shows
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Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.   Perfect for our litt...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required; registering for one class registers you for the whole session.  

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Pop through the Pages

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2.5 - 3 and their caregivers. Registration required; register once for the 7-week session.   Picture books with a twist! Picture books "come to life” told in an e...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2.5 - 3 and their caregivers. Registration required; register once for the 7-week session. 

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Pint- Sized Picassos

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Pint-Sized Picassos we share a story and explore a different art medium that will aim to focus on both early literacy and fine motor skills. Caregiver must accompany their child.

On the town

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, May 9, 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:

On the Town (1949) Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City. Starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Betty Garrett. 1hr ...

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!

On the Town (1949)
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City. Starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Betty Garrett. 1hr 38min.