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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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, May 10, 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 "Children" group.

Mother's Day Tea Party

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Children
Event Details:

In honor of Mother's Day our Mother's Day Tea is a chance for a child (ages 3-12) to celebrate someone special in their life.  They will hear a story, make something special, ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Mother's Day our Mother's Day Tea is a chance for a child (ages 3-12) to celebrate someone special in their life.  They will hear a story, make something special, help set the table, and enjoy tea and lots of goodies.  PLEASE

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Art Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available. There is no specific project, ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers Dance Party

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film, Series for Little Ones
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 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, Series for Little Ones
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 Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Patio Play!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, May 17, 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 "Children" group.

We Play Saturday at Barney Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required. Ages 1-5

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come play with some toys at the Barney library. Open play time with our toys! Drop in, no registration required. Ages 1-5

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Please call the Library at 860-673-6791 to schedule your very own one-on-one reading time with a certified therapy dog.  Bring your own book or choose one of ours to snuggle a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Please call the Library at 860-673-6791 to schedule your very own one-on-one reading time with a certified therapy dog.  Bring your own book or choose one of ours to snuggle and read.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Barney Kids Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Series for School Age Kids, Book Group
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book story time and craft!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for School Age Kids, Book Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Miss Amy for a school age picture book story time and craft!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers Dance Party

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film, Series for Little Ones
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 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, Series for Little Ones
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 Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

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

Tween and Teen: DIY Spa Day!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Children
Event Details:

Ready to relax and treat yourself? Make your own lip balm, paint your nails, and make a scrub while listening to some tunes for the ultimate self care evening! Open to those in ...

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

Ready to relax and treat yourself? Make your own lip balm, paint your nails, and make a scrub while listening to some tunes for the ultimate self care evening!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Patio Play!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.