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Memorial Day Closing

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

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

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

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

9:15am - 10:15am
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Disclaimer(s)

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

Grad Cap Decorating

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day!

First come, first serve! Open to graduating Seniors.

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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 Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Read to a Dog

9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones, Series for School Age Kids
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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will make cactus push pins. A great way to bring the desert indoors!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Main Character Energy Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for book-themed crafts and discussions of an array of "New Adult" titles, from contemporary to romantasy and everything in between. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

As a genealogist and volunteer at the St. Simons Island, Georgia Historical Society, Linda was asked to research Isaac Peckham, a Lighthouse Keeper from 1883-1893.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Parents and teens, learn tips and strategies for applying to competitive colleges in 2024/2025.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Jones Apiary Honeybee Program

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

What's the Buzzzz all about!? The American Beekeeping Federation presents Lainey Bell, the 2024 American Honey Princess.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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 Public Enemy (1939)
An Irish-American street punk tries to make it big in the world of organized crime. Starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, and Edward Woods. 1hour 23min.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Explore the truths and misconceptions regarding the transgender and gender-expansive population with licensed psychotherapist, author, and transgender woman Jillian Celentano as she shares valuable information.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

Hug A Tree and Survive

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The Hug-A-Tree and Survive program is designed to teach children ages 5-12 how to keep from getting lost, what to do if they become lost, how to stay warm and dry, and how they can help searchers to find them.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Album of the Month Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

June's Album: Blackpink 2019-2020 World Tour in Your Area-Tokyo Dome

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 Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun, drop-in storytime on our garden patio!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Picnic and Celebration

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

To Kick-Off our All Ages Summer Reading program this year, The Farmington Libraries will host a Picnic and Celebration with entertainment and activities!  Our theme this year is Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds

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

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "Adults" group.

Letter to a Dragon Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Write a letter to your own personal dragons using calligraphy. This is a hands-on introduction to broad-edge calligraphy. We'll be given inspiration, handouts, and practice in this 90-minute program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Cart!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.