Barney Children’s Programs
Spin, Pop, Boom! with Mad Science of Western New England
Wednesday, March 9, 3:30 PM
The audience will be amazed when the Mad Scientist is able to defy gravity in this energetic
and spectacular special event. Foaming cups and steaming chemical reactions will introduce
children to a world of exciting chemistry. For children ages 5 and up. Please register REGISTER
Turtle Dance Music
Thursday, March 10, 10:30 AM
Mr. Matt from Turtle Dance Music will lead the audience through songs that span many genres
and decades while accompanying them with interactive visual and sensory experiences.
Best suited for children ages birth to five, the show is designed to be accessible for
children with special needs. Please register. REGISTER
Mother Goose Time
Learn some rhymes, read a book, dance, sing, and enjoy a short film and socialization
with toys. A fun-packed 45 minutes for the birth to three crowd and their caregivers.
No registration required. Tuesdays, 9:30, March 22—May 30
Children’s
Programs
for Spring: March—June, 2016
Musical Me
Children’s song and fingerplays, popular dances, and fun activities. Come ready to wiggle!
For children birth to four. No registration required.
Thursdays, 9:30, March 24—May 26
Mighty Power Makers’ Club
Making and tinkering focusing on math, science, technology, art, and engineering.
An introduction to cause and effect. For children ages 3 ½ to 6. Please register.
REGISTER Tuesdays, 3:30, March 22 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 3
Introduction to Maker Spaces for Younger Children
We will meet at the entrance to Noah Wallace School at 3:30 on each date and proceed to the
second floor Maker Space. For children ages 3 ½ to 6 with parent or caregiver. Please note that
due to Maker Space availability, some sessions meet on Tuesday, some on Wednesday.
Please register. REGISTER
Wednesday, March 23; Tuesday, April 5; Wednesday, April 13
Take off your socks, it’s Spring!
Tuesday, April 19, 2:00
Make some cute spring bunnies or caterpillars out of your old socks, no sewing needed!
Bring your odd socks and we will have some to share. For families.
Best suited for children ages 5 and up.
Earth Day, hooray!
Wednesday, April 20, 10:30
Join us for stories and a craft celebrating our planet earth. For families.
Best suited for children ages 3 – 8. Please register. REGISTER
Programs funded by Friends of the Farmington Libraries
Regular series storytimes will not be held during school vacation weeks,
unless noted. See our events calendar for details.
The Farmington Library
The Farmington Library
6 Monteith Drive
6 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Farmington, CT 06032
860-673-6791
The Barney Library
71 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Registration begins February 22, 2016
Please register at www.farmingtonlibraries.org
or call 860-673-6791
We may cancel programs due to low attendance. Registered attendees will be notified of the cancelation.
Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
Register for spring series programs beginning February 22.
Spring series programs begin March 21 and run through May 6.
Please note that we *will* hold series storytimes during April school vacation.
Tots & Tunes will meet through the end of May, but will not meet in June.
Tots and Tunes
Music and movement for children ages birth through
three, accompanied by caregivers. Tots & Tunes is
offered three times a week. Come as often as you like!
No registration required.
Tots & Tunes will not meet in June.
Friday mornings: 9:30—10:00, 10:30—11:00,
April 1—May 27
Tuesday nights: 6:30—7:00, March 22—May 31
Contact: Sarah Morgan,
[email protected]
Me & My Baby: Our First Year Together
For babies ages birth through 12 months,
accompanied by parent or caregiver. Join us each
Friday morning at 10:30 am during the month of
April. Each week will feature a time for play, stories,
and talk. Register for a reminder or drop in. REGISTER
Fridays, 10:30—11:30, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
Infant Massage
Would you like to connect with your baby through
infant massage? Would you and your baby like to
make social connections in a supportive group
environment? Come learn about the benefits of infant
massage, your baby’s behavioral states, bonding and
attachment, what your baby’s cues and crying mean,
and nurturing massage strokes used for stimulation,
relaxation, and relief from physical discomfort. This
program will be led by Nancy Jensen, a Licensed
Pediatric Occupational Therapist working toward her
certification as an Infant Massage Instructor through
the International Association of Infant Massage.
Please register. REGISTER
Fridays, 10:30—11:30, May 6, 13, 20, 27, & June 3
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
[email protected]
One-derful Ones
A fun-filled half-hour for child and adult featuring
books, fingerplays, and lots of music and
movement. For children ages 12—24 months.
No registration required. Please only attend
one class per week.
Mondays, 9:30—10:00, March 21—May 2
Thursdays, 9:30—10:00, March 24—May 5
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
Terrific Twos
Children and caregivers enjoy books, music,
puppets, and a film. For 2-year-olds and a
caregiver. Please register. When
registering, choose Monday or Wednesday.
Monday, 10:30—11:00, March 21—May 2
Contact: Angela Delaney, REGISTER
[email protected]
Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00, March 23—May 4
Contact: Trish Hart, REGISTER
[email protected]
2 ½ --3
Children and caregivers enjoy books, songs,
puppets, fingerplays, a film, and fun!
For ages 2 ½ - 3. Please register. REGISTER
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15, March 22—May 3
Contact: Trish Hart,
[email protected]
May Special Events
Maypole Celebration
Friday, May 6, 10:30
Come celebrate spring by dancing around our Maypole! This event will be held outside, and will be
canceled in the event of rain. Wear your festive attire and bring some fresh flowers. Please register
for a reminder. For all ages. REGISTER
Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Singalong with Mike
Monday, May 16, 10:30
Come to the library for a fun family singalong with Farmington resident Mike Markowitz. Join us for
rousing renditions of classic songs! For all ages. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Fancy Nancy Party
Wednesday, May 18, 2:00—3:00
Dress in your fanciest attire for our soiree (that’s a fancy word for party!). Listen to a story and then have fun decorating spectacular spectacles. Enjoy our
fashion parade and indulge in some fancy treats. For children ages 3 and up,
with caregivers. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Red, White, and Blue Storytime
Wednesday, May 25, 10:30
Wear red, white, and blue to this storytime celebrating America’s colors! Books, songs, and activities
featuring red, white, and blue. For children ages 3—6. For the child alone. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Two Right Feet
Tuesday, May 31, 10:30
Join us for stories, songs, and sign language with our favorite storytime guests, fatherdaughter duo Hannah and Garrett Demmerle. Two Right Feet will delight you with their
original early literacy programming. Best suited for children ages 3—6 accompanied by
caregivers. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
In the event that Farmington schools are closed for inclement weather, our programs will
be canceled. When the schools close early, our afternoon and evening programs will be
canceled. On days with delayed openings, our programs will be held as usual.
April Special Events
April Fool’s Day: Tell a joke, get a sticker!
Friday, April 1, 9:00—5:00
Do you know a funny joke? Stop by the library to tell us your joke…and get a sticker!
We will have joke books, prank books, and funny books on display, and everyone will be giggling.
No registration required. Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Read to Lucy! Lucy loves the library!
Monday, April 18, 2:30—4:30 PM
Lucy will be at the library to listen to your stories. Sign up for a ten minute time to
sit with Lucy and read. Space is limited. Lucy is a certified therapy dog. Please call
the library (860.673.6791) to make an appointment. For all ages. Children younger
than 3 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
KooKooKangaRoo Dance Party
Tuesday, April 19, 3:00 PM
Join us for a hilarious dance party for the whole family! Giggle and dance to interactive videos
featuring Bryan and Neil from KooKooKangaRoo. Register for a reminder, or just drop in . REGISTER
For all ages. Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Tween Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 20, 2:00—4:00 PM
Are you crafty? Join us for a multifaceted craft adventure. We will have several stations available:
iPad perler beading, rainbow loom (bring your loom), fancy coloring books, and more!
Best suited for children ages 6—12. Register for a reminder, or just drop in. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Movie & Popcorn: Hotel Transylvania 2
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 PM
Watch a movie, eat popcorn! Hotel Transylvania 2 is rated PG, 129 minutes.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Earth Day movie: Disneynature Earth
Friday, April 22, 2:00 PM
Join us for a showing of the magnificent Disneynature Earth! 90 minutes, rated G.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Hartford Symphony Petting Zoo
Saturday, April 23, 10:30
Children and adults are invited to see, hear, touch, and play the instruments of the Orchestra.
Each zoo-goer will discover the mechanics and sounds of orchestral instruments in a hands-on
musical laboratory! For all ages. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Thrilling Threes
For the child alone. Children enjoy books, songs, film, and a craft. For age 3.
Please register. REGISTER Wednesdays, 9:30—10:00, March 23—May 4
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Threes and Me
For the child who is not quite ready to transition to a program alone, this program is the same as Thrilling Threes, only the child is accompanied by a caregiver. Please register. REGISTER For age 3.
Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00, March 23—May 4
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Fun Size Arithmetic
For the child alone. Play math games, explore counting and read stories that involve numbers and
patterns. For ages 4—6. Please register. REGISTER
Wednesday, April 13, 2:00—2:45, Matching and patterns
Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
Fun Size Science
For the child alone. This program will introduce preschool children to simple scientific concepts and
prompt them to explore and question the world around them. Please register individually for each
program. For ages 4 - 6.
Wednesday, March 23, 2:00 - 2:45, Clouds of all kinds REGISTER
Wednesday, April 27, 2:00 - 2:45, My amazing senses REGISTER
Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Alphabet Soup
For the child alone. Have fun getting to know the ABC’s! Join us for this early literacy program focusing
on the alphabet. Children will be introduced to a different letter of the alphabet each week through
stories, music, and a craft. For ages 3 to 5. Please register. REGISTER
Fridays, 9:30—10:15, April 1—May 6 (no program March 25)
Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Positively Preschool
For the child alone. This special program helps your child get ready to read, develops letter knowledge,
phonological awareness, and connects reading with fun. Positively Preschool includes stories, songs,
rhymes, and art activities. For ages 3—5. Please register. REGISTER
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15, March 22—May 5
Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Jane’s STEAM Program
Read and discover stories and learning activities that are directly related to Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math. This program is for child and caregiver as a team. For ages 3—8.
Please register. REGISTER Wednesdays, 6:30—7:15, March 23—May 4 (no program April 20)
Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
World Language Early Literacy Playgroups
Speak to your child in the language you
know best! Join us at Farmington Library to
connect with other families who speak your
language. Play, socialize, and explore our foreign
language collections. For children ages
birth to five and their caregivers.
We are currently sponsoring spring playgroups
for families who speak Polish, Tamil, and Spanish,
but we’d love to add more languages to our lineup,
as our schedule allows.
Polish Language Playgroup
(Register for a Reminder) REGISTER
Mondays, 6:30—7:15, March 28—May 2
Contact: Eva Markuszka,
[email protected]
Tamil Language Playgroup
(Register for a Reminder) REGISTER
Wednesdays, 7:30—8:15, March 23—May 4
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
Spanish Language Playgroup
(Register for a Reminder) REGISTER
Thursdays, 10:30—11:30, March 24—May 5
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
Chess with Coach Alexander Lumelsky
Students in grades K-12 are invited for club play
and lessons on the game of chess with Chess
Instructor and Tournament Coach
Alexander Lumelsky.
Registration required.
REGISTER
This program is co-sponsored by the
Plainville Library.
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30
Farmington Main Library: February 24,
March 2 & 30
Plainville Public Library: March 9, 16, & 23
Contact: Sarah Morgan,
[email protected]
Saturday Series Programs
Daddy and Me
Toddler and dad have fun together. For children
ages birth through three accompanied by fathers or
other male role models. No registration required.
Saturdays, 10:30—11:00: (first Saturday of each
month): March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
Contact: Sarah Morgan,
[email protected]
Creative Building
Use your imagination and our bricks to build
amazing creations. For ages 6 and up.
No registration required.
Saturdays, 2—4: March 12, April 2,
May 14, June 11
Contact: Angela Delaney,
[email protected]
Saturday Morning New Stories and Old
Join us in the puppet theater for some new and old
stories. For families. No registration required.
Enjoy a special visit from Mother Goose on May 21!
Saturdays, 10:30: March 19, April 9 and 30,
May 21, June 18
Contact: Jane Maciel,
[email protected]
Read to Lucy! Lucy loves the library!
Lucy will be at the library to listen to your stories.
Sign up for a ten minute time to sit with Lucy and
read. Space is limited. Lucy is a certified therapy
dog. Please call the library (860.673.6791) to make
an appointment. For all ages.
Children younger than 3 must be accompanied
by a parent or caregiver.
March 26, 9:15—10:45
May 7, 2:30—4:30
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
March Specials
An Afternoon of Dance with Miss Porter’s
School and Dimensional Dance
Sunday, March 6, 2:30—3:30
The Dance Workshop from Miss Porter’s School
and the dancers from Dimensional Dance will
perform a short program followed by an interactive dance experience for the children in the
audience. Bring your dancing feet!
Please register. REGISTER For all ages.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
[email protected]
Toddler Winter Olympics
Monday, March 7, 10:30 AM
Move, jump, crawl, climb, slide, and explore at
the Toddler Olympic obstacle course!
For toddlers ages 1—3. Get your energy
out and your fun on. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Paula Montes,
[email protected]
Potty Training Boot Camp
*rescheduled*
Tuesday, March 8, 10:00—11:30
Parents and caregivers of toddlers are
invited to a potty-training boot camp led by a
presenter from the Parent and Child Center of
Bristol Hospital. Are you ready to ditch the
diapers? Learn how to make the transition
from diapers to the potty chair fun and easy
for both parent and child. Please register.
REGISTER Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
[email protected]
Seussical Birthday Breakfast
Wednesday, March 9, 10:00—11:30
A fantastic breakfast celebration of Dr. Seuss’s
birthday featuring a story and visit by the Cat in
the Hat! Green eggs will be served. Try them
and you will see…
Please register. REGISTER
For children ages 3 and up.
Contact: Trish Hart,
[email protected]
Family Singing Time
Monday, March 14, 10:30 AM
Join us in the Community Room for singing
time! We will have a pianist and a song leader,
and we take requests. For all ages and voices.
Instruments will be provided for children to join
in the music making. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
[email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party
Thursday, March 17, 4:30 PM
We are thrilled to welcome back Courtney Jay
and the dancers of the SRL School of Irish
Dance! Join us in your festive green attire for an
afternoon of dance and family fun. For a family
audience. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
[email protected]
Maker Fair
Sunday, March 20, 1:00—4:00
Join us for our third annual
Maker Fair event! For all ages.
Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Laura Horn,
[email protected]
Celebrate New England: Planting Seeds
Join the fun each month as we celebrate the
seasons, New-England-style. In March, we will
celebrate the start of spring by planting seeds.
For families. Best suited for children ages 3—8.
Please register. REGISTER
Monday, March 21, 7:00
Contact: Trish Hart,
[email protected]