Event List

Drop-In story time for 2's & 3's Enjoy stories and then let your little one explore our stations of fun activities; puppets, puzzles, a movie and more! No Registration Re...

Come to the library to get creative!  We'll pull out tons of art supplies for you to stop by and make something cool.

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.    

Come join our special Dragon Storytime and then stuff your own Dragon Stuffed Animal, complete with Wishing Star and Birth Certificate.

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...

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.

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required. Perfect for our littlest patrons, this storytime enriches the language learning abilities ...

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...

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...

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...

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.    

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....

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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.    

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....

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...