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The Barney Library
71 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Registration begins August 24, 2015
Please register at www.farmingtonlibraries.org
or call 860-673-6791
Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
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, September 15—November 17 (no program November 3)
Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Musical Me Children’s songs and fingerplays, popular dances, and fun activities. Come ready to wiggle!
For children birth to four. No registration required. Thursdays, 9:30, September 17—November 19
Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Crazy Eights….and more! Fun math activities and maker projects. Alternate sites between the Barney Library and the Noah Wallace Smarte Space. For children ages six and up. Please register.
Tuesdays, 3:30, September 15—November 17 (no program Nov. 3) Register Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Farmer Minor & Daisy the Pig present “Pig Out on Reading”
Thursday, September 10, 3:30 PM Families are invited to join us for this afterschool program with
Farmer Minor and his literary pig, Daisy. Best suited for children ages 4—12. Please register. Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Silly Haunted House program with local author Janet Lawler
Thursday, October 29, 3:30 PM Join us for a spooky and silly program featuring Janet Lawler’s book Silly Haunted House.
Best suited for children ages 3—8. Come in costume! Please register. Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
The Farmington Library
6 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Children’s Fall Programs 2015 @ the Farmington Libraries
Barney Library—Children’s Events
for Fall 2015
October Specials (see Saturdays for more)
KooKooKangaRoo Dance Party Join us for a hilarious dance party for the whole family! Bryan and Neil of KooKooKangaRoo have a wacky sensibility that will keep everybody giggling and dancing to their interactive videos. Volunteers will help you learn the moves. Register for a reminder, or just drop in. Friday, October 9, 3:00—3:45 Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] Halloween Eve Celebration Families are invited to come in costume for an evening of spooky (and not-so-spooky) Halloween fun. All ages. Please register. Thursday, October 29, 6:30 Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] Tots & Tunes Halloween Parade Celebrate Halloween with music and a costume parade. Choose one parade, please. Best suited for children ages birth to 3. No registration required. Friday, October 30, 3 sessions: 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] Halloween Family Storytime Drop in to the library on Halloween morning for gentle Halloween stories, songs, and more. Costumes optional! For families. Saturday, October 31, 10:30 Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] November Specials (see Saturdays for more)
Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 Let’s Vote! (all day) November 3, all day
Come to the children’s room and exercise your right to vote. You will be casting your ballot for your favorite book character. All ages are invited to participate in this special event.
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected] Rainforest Colors November 3, (9:30)
Join local author Janet Lawler for a program based on her award-winning book Rainforest Colors. Best suited for children ages 3—8. Please register. Register
Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] Bending Gravity with Eric Girardi November 3, (2:00)
Eric provides a one-of-a-kind breathtaking performance of object manipulation choreographed to music. His show brings once stagnant objects to life as art in motion. You won’t want to miss this
exciting, unique performance! For a family audience. Please register. Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Let’s Talk Turkey! Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece after listening to holiday stories. For children ages 4—8. Please register. Register Tuesday, November 24, 4:30 Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
The fall program registration begins August 24, 2015 Programs funded by Friends of the Farmington Libraries
Series Programs for Little Kids Me and My Baby, the First Year Together This new program especially for moms with new babies is a time for you to reconnect with yourself and to connect and meet with other new parents. Join us each Friday morning @ 10:30. Each week features a different theme and time for play, talk, and refreshments. Register for a reminder, or just drop in. September 18, Resources around town, and around Connecticut September 25, Exercise and You: Yoga, walking, and meditation time will be featured October 2, Nutrition and your baby October 9, Sleeping and You: Relaxation techniques for your baby. Lullabies and board books and the parenting collection will be highlighted. October 16, Finding your style: Fashion tips, shopping ideas, and homemade products for you and baby will be presented. October 23, Fun times with friends, and nurturing relationships October 30, Baby’s first Halloween party Register Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
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. Friday mornings: 9:30—10:00, 10:30—11:00 (September 4—December 11, no program Nov.27).
Tuesday nights: 6:30—7:00 (September 1—December 8, no program on September 22, November 3) Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Onederful 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 (September 21—November 16, no program September 14, October 12)
Thursdays, 10:45—11:15 (September 17—November 19) 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. Mondays, 9:30—10:00 (September 21—November 16, no program Sept.14, October 12) Register
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected] Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00 (September 16—November 18, no program Sept. 23, Nov. 11) Register
Contact: Trish Hart, [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 (September 15—November 17, no program November 3) Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Parenting Workshops from the Bristol Hospital Parent/Child Center Bring your toddler for this series of interactive workshops with a parenting educator from Bristol Hospital’s Parent/Child Center. All caregivers are welcome. We will have toys and supervision available for the toddlers, who will remain in the same room. Funded by the Farmington Exchange Club. Register for one, two, or all three workshops!
Communicating with Toddlers Thursday, September 3, 10:00—11:30 Register This interactive session will explore what is coming ahead for 1 to 3 year-olds, why, and suggested ways to communicate and help your toddler with newfound independence. Disciplining your Toddler Thursday, September 10, 10:00—11:30 Register This workshop discusses a variety of discipline techniques to achieve desired behaviors in your toddler. Topics include toddler development, the child’s ability to understand and creative ways to decrease unwanted behaviors. We will discuss the underlying causes of hitting and biting and temper tantrums, brainstorm ways to prevent them, and discuss how to cope when a tantrum does happen, despite your best efforts.
Potty Training Boot Camp (back by popular demand!) Thursday, September 17, 10:00—11:30 Register
This workshop will include a discussion, focusing on such issues as knowing when you and your child are ready, identifying the right time to train and methods for making this a positive experience for everyone. Please register for each.
Saturday Programs cont... Creative Building Use your imagination and our bricks to build amazing creations. For ages 6 and up.
No registration required. Saturdays, 2—4: September 19, October 10 & 31, November 21 Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected] Saturday Morning New Stories & Old Join us in the puppet theater for some new hits and some old time tales. For families. No registration required. Saturdays, 10:30: September 26, October 10, November 28 Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
September Specials (see Saturdays for more)
Fairy House Workshop Friday, August 28 & Friday, September 4, 3:30 (meet at the Main Library) Friday, September 11, 3:30 (meet at Winding Trails for installation) Architecture, engineering and art meet to create fairy/gnome houses to be displayed at the 5th annual Nature’s Open House tour at Winding Trails. We will meet at the Library to build and then bring our creations to Winding Trails for installation. Bring natural items like pinecones, acorns, sticks, and twigs to the first meeting. For children ages 4 and up and their families. Please register. Register Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Two Right Feet Wednesday, September 2, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, and sign language with our favorite storytime guests, father-daughter duo Hannah and Garrett Demmerle. Two Right Feet will delight you with their original early literacy programming. Best suited for children ages 3—6. Please register. Register Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Salt Dough Afternoon Tuesday, September 8, 4:30—5:30 Make a mess at the library because learning and experimenting with art materials is messy and FUN. Make salt dough from a simple recipe using flour and water. We provide the space, the clean-up, the cookie cutters and the rolling pins. You supply the imagination and creativity. For children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Please register. Register Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
Read to Lucy after school! Monday, September21, 4:30—5;30
Do you want to read to Lucy, our library dog? She is waiting to see you. Bring your favorite book you are working on in school or choose one of ours and
spend 15 minutes with loving, listening Lucy. You’ll be glad you did. Call the library (860.673.6791) to schedule your very own one-on-one
appointment with Lucy. For children ages 5 and up. Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Thrilling Threes For the child alone. Children enjoy books, songs, film, and a craft. For age 3. Please register.
Wednesdays, 9:30—10:00 (September 16—November 18, no program September 23, November 11) Register Contact: Angela Delaney,
Threes and Me For the child who is not quite ready to transition to a program alone, this program is the same as Thrill-
ing Threes, only the child is accompanied by a caregiver. Please register. For age 3. Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00 (September 16—November 18, no program September 23,
November 11) Register Contact: Angela Delaney, [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. Please register. For ages 3 to 5. Fridays, 9:30—10:15 (September 18—November 20, no program October 9) Register
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 to 5. Please register. Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15 (September 15—November 17, no program November 3) Register
Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Series Programs cont...
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 children ages 3—8. Please register. Register
Wednesdays, 6:30—7:15 (September 16—Nov.18, no program Sept. 23, Nov. 11) Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
Celebrate New England Join the fun the fourth Monday of each month when we celebrate the seasons, New England-style!
In September, families will enjoy sampling different varieties of apples, and try apple pie to apple cider. In October, try your hand at pumpkin carving, and explore Halloween folklore. In November, we’ll visit Thanksgiving traditions. Please register for each program individually. Mondays @ 6:30
Apple Time, September 28 Register Pumpkin Time, October 26 Register Turkey Time, November 23 Register
Please notify us if a member of your family has a food allergy. Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Series Programs for Big Kids Knifty Knitters Wednesdays, 5:30—6:30 (September 9—November 18, no program Sept. 23, November 11) Join the fun and learn to knit. New knitters and experienced knitters welcome. For ages 7 and up. Please bring in size 8 or 10 knitting needles and a skein of bulky or worsted weight yarn. We will be working on a group project. Please register. Register Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Chess with Coach Alexander Lumelsky Wednesdays, 6—7:30: Sept. 30, Oct. 7,14,21,28, Nov. 4 Please note that Oct.28 and Nov. 4 programs are @ Plainville Public Library 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. Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected] Saturday Programs
Grandparents Program Saturday, September 12, 10:30 Calling all grandparents! Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13: celebrate it one day early at the library with this special program. Spend time reading together, have a snack, do a craft together, and play some fun games. For children ages 3 and up accompanied by a grandparent (or grandparental role model). Please register. Register Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Scratch Jr. Saturday, October 17, 10:00—10:45 Coding is the new literacy! With this interactive iPad app from the MIT Media Lab, children ages 5—8 can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively. Caregivers encouraged to stay for the program. No experience necessary. Please register. Register Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Daddy and Me Saturdays, 10:30—11:00: (first Saturday of each month): October 3, November 7, December 5 Toddler and dad have fun together. For children ages birth through three. No registration required. Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Read to Lucy! Lucy loves the library! Saturdays, 9:15—10:45: October 24, November 14 Saturday, 2:30—4:30: December 5 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. Contact: Paula Montes, [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 playgroups for families who speak Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish, but we’d love to add more languages to our lineup. Do you speak another language at home with
your child? Let us know! Call, stop by the children’s desk, or e-mail Sarah: [email protected]
Japanese Language Playgroup Register for a reminder Mondays, 10:30—11:30 (September 21—November 16, no programs Sept.14, October 12) Register Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
Chinese Language Playgroup Register for a reminder Mondays, 6:30—7:30 (September 21—November 16, no programs Sept. 14, October 12)*
*See listing for “Celebrate New England” on the fourth Monday of each month, which will replace Chinese Language Playgroup on those days.
Members of the Chinese Language playgroup are invited to attend. Register Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Spanish Language Playgroup Register Register for a reminder Thursdays, 9:30—10:30 (September 17—November 19) Register
Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Regular series storytimes will not be held on days that Farmington Public Schools are closed, unless noted. See our events calendar for details. We may cancel programs due to low attendance. Registered attendees will be notified of the cancelation.