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Barney Library—Children’s Events
For Fall 2016
Mother Goose Time
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15, September 13—November 15 (no program November 8)
Learn some rhymes, read a book, dance, sing, and socialization with toys. A fun-packed 45 minutes for
the birth to three crowd and their caregivers. No registration required.
Contact: Amy Rosenfield, [email protected]
Children’s Fall Programs 2016
@ the Farmington Libraries
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading,
to make reading one of his deep continuing needs, is good for him.”
Maya Angelou 1928—2014
Musical Me
Thursdays, 9:30—10:30, September 15—November 17
Children’s songs and fingerplays, popular dances and fun activities. Come ready to wiggle!
For children birth to four. No registration required.
Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
After School Crafts
Puzzle Tree
Wednesday, September 7, 3:30
Artists work in different mediums. For this piece of artwork, we will substitute fall leaves with puzzle
pieces to make trees with brightly colored leaves. For children ages 5 and up. Please register. REGISTER
Pony Bead Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 5, 3:30
Who doesn’t love pony beads? Make a cute pumpkin with just pipe cleaners and pony beads! Easy and
cute. For children ages 5 and up. Please register.REGISTER
Trick or Treat!
Wednesday, October 26, 3:30
Bring a plain white pillowcase and we will turn it into a treat bag that you can use for Halloween candy
collecting or just on your bed for some seasonal decoration.
For children ages 5 and up. Please register.REGISTER
Book Wreath
Wednesday, November 16, 3:30
Create an autumn wreath with colorful leaves and leaves made from old books. You can highlight your
love of the fall season and reading all in one place. We will add a hanger of felted wool acorns.
For children ages 5 and up. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Amy Rosenfield, [email protected]
Halloween Storytime
Monday, October 31, 10:30
Join us at the Barney Library for a Halloween celebration for the preschool set. Children ages 3—5 and
their caregivers are invited to join us in costume for a morning of gentle Halloween fun. Please register.
REGISTER Contact: Amy Rosenfield, [email protected]
Tellabration!
The Barney Library will once again be a site for Tellabration, a statewide celebration of storytelling. Stay
tuned for more information about this November special program.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
Registration begins August 22, 2016
Registration begins now for September special events
Please register at www.farmingtonlibraries.org
or call 860-673-6791
The Farmington Library
6 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
The Barney Library
71 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
The fall program registration begins August 22, 2016
Series begin the week of September 12th
Programs funded by Friends of the Farmington Libraries
Series Programs for Little Kids
Tots & 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.
Tuesday nights: 6:30—7:00, September 6—November 15 (no program October 11, November 8)
Friday mornings: 9:30—10:00, 10:30—11:00, September 2—November 18 (no program November 11)
Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Me and My Baby: Our First Year Together
For babies ages birth through 12 months, accompanied by parent or caregiver. Join us each Friday
morning at 10:45 during the month of October. Each week will feature a time for play, stories, and talk.
Register for a reminder or drop in. REGISTER
Fridays, 10:45—11:30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28
Contact: Paula Montes, [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 12—November 14 (no program October 3 and 10)
Thursdays, 9:30—10:00, September 15—November 17
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, 10:30—11:00, September 12—November 14 (no program October 3 and 10) REGISTER
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00, September 14—November 16 (no program October 12) REGISTER
Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Fairy House Workshop
Fridays, September 16, 23, & 30, 3:30—4:30
Architecture, engineering, and art meet to create fairy/gnome houses to be displayed at the 5 th annual
Nature’s Open House tour at Winding Trails. We will meet at the Main 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: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Introduction to Scratch Jr.
Friday, September 30, 2:00—2:30
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]
Koo Koo Kanga Roo Dance Party
Tuesday, October 11, 2:00—2:30
Join us for a hilarious dance party for the whole family! Bryan and Neil of Koo Koo Kanga Roo have a
wacky sensibility that will keep everybody giggling and dancing to their interactive videos. Register for a
reminder, or just drop in. For families. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Tots & Tunes Halloween Parades
Friday, October 28, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00
Celebrate Halloween with music and a costume parade.
Choose one parade, please. Best suited for children ages birth to 3.
No registration required.
Contact: Vida Lashgari, [email protected]
Dinovember
In the month of November, keep an eye out for special programs/displays as we celebrate
DINO-vember. Dinosaur lovers, stay tuned!
2½-3
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 13 – November 15 (no program November 8)
Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
Li Liu, Chinese Acrobat
Tuesday, November 8, 3:00
Award-winning performer Li Liu will enthrall you with her acrobatic performance, which includes
hand balancing, plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing and Chinese water bowl
manipulation. Li also touches on various aspects of Chinese language, geography and culture. 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, September 14 – November 16 (no program October 12)
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Let’s Talk Turkey
Wednesday, November 23, 10:30
Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece after listening to holiday stories. For children ages 4—8.
Please register. REGISTER Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Read to Lucy! Lucy loves the library!
Saturday, October 22, 9:15—10:45
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]
Happy Birthday, Lucy!
Saturday, November 12, 3:00—4:00
Celebrate Lucy’s fifth birthday with games, treats, stories, a craft—and, of course, special guest Lucy,
our certified therapy dog. All ages are welcome. Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please register. REGISTER Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Daddy and Me
Saturdays, 10:30-11:00: (first Saturday of each month) October 1, November 5, & December 3
Toddler and dad have fun together. For children ages birth through three accompanied by fathers or
other male role models. No registration required.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Saturday Morning New Stories and Old
Saturdays, 10:30—11:00: September 24 & November 26
Join us by the puppet theater for some new and old stories. For families. No registration required.
Contact: Jane Maciel, [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!
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Communicating with Toddlers REGISTER
Thursday, September 22, 10:00—11:30
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 REGISTER
Thursday, September 29, 10:00—11:30
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 REGISTER
Thursday, October 6, 10:00—11:30
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.
Halloween Storytime
Saturday, October 29, 10:30
Join us for some gentle Halloween stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Costumes welcome! For families.
No registration required.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [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, September 14—November 16 (no program October 12)
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]
Special Programs for Children, August—November
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 – 5. Please register. REGISTER
Fridays, 9:30 – 10:15, September 16—November 18 (no program November 11)
Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Salt Dough Morning
Tuesday, August 30, 10:30
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]
Family Singing Time
Wednesday, September 7, 10:30
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]
Positively Preschool
For the child alone. This special program helps your child get ready to read, develops letter knowledge
and 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, September 13 – November 15 (no program November 8)
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, September 14—November 16 (no program October 12)
Contact: Jane Maciel, [email protected]
Knitting
Wednesdays, September 21—November 16, 5:30—6:15
Do you want to learn to knit? Do you already know how to knit? Join our Knifty Knitters each week and
create something fun and beautiful. We will be working on a group project. Please bring a bulky skein
of yard and #8 knitting needles to class. For children in grades 2 – 6. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Rockin' Tales
Evening programs for families. Please register. Best suited for children ages 3 - 7, accompanied by caregivers.
Pete the Cat REGISTER
Monday, September 26, 6:30 - 7:15 Pete the Cat "tails" will be read, and activities to follow.
Paw Patrol REGISTER
Monday, October 17, 6:30 - 7:15 Paw Patrol night! Decorate your very own character and pin the badge on Skye.
Elephant & Piggie REGISTER
Monday, November 14, 6:30 - 7:15
It's an Elephant and Piggie night! Enjoy a tale or two about these great friends and make your very own
elephant or piggie character to take home. Contact: Trish Hart, [email protected]
World Language Early Literacy Programs
Speak to your child in the language you know best! Join us at Farmington Library to connect with other families
who speak your language. For children ages birth to five and their caregivers. We are currently sponsoring
playgroups for families who speak Polish and Spanish, but we’d love to add more languages to our lineup
as our schedule allows: let us know if you’re interested.
Polish Language Storytime
Mondays, 6:30—7:15, September 12—November 14 (no program Sept. 26, Oct.3,10,17, Nov. 14) .
Please register. REGISTER Contact: Eva Markuszka, [email protected]
Spanish Language Playgroup
Thursdays, 10:30—11:30, September 15—November 17. Please register. REGISTER
Contact: Paula Montes, [email protected]
Advanced Scratch Jr.
Mondays, September 12, 19, & 26, 5:00—5:30
For children who have participated in our Scratch Jr. programs or explored the app at home. Advanced tips
and tricks on Scratch Jr., best suited for children ages 5—8. Please register, as space is limited. REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Chess with Coach Alexander Lumelsky
Mondays, 6:00—7:30, October 17 & 24, November 7, 14, 21, & 28
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.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Regular series storytimes will be 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.
Scratch Club
Create stories, games, and animations with this computer programming language developed for coders
ages 8 to 108. Meet in the computer lab and we’ll learn together! All levels of experience welcome. Note
that this is the full-fledged web-based version of Scratch, not the iPad app. Please register. REGISTER
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 5:00—5:30
Contact: Sarah Morgan, [email protected]
Young Writers’ Club
Tuesdays, 4:30—5:30: September 20, October 18, November 22, & December 20
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for our brand-new club for aspiring writers in grades 5—8, cosponsored with the teen department. Writer Rebecca Cubells, a NaNoWriMo veteran, will lead the
group through writing exercises and games. Meet other writers and develop your craft! Please register.
REGISTER Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Saturday Programs
Grandparents Program
Saturday, September 10, 10:30
Calling all grandparents! Grandparents day is Sunday, September 11: 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]
Drop-In DIY Crafts
Saturdays, all day: September 17, October 22, & November 19
Once a month, we will make craft projects available in self-contained “art boxes” to be borrowed from
the children’s desk for use in the room during opening hours. Kids and caregivers, join us to make something cool together at the library! Each month will feature different DIY craft projects, suitable for all
ages. No registration required. Ask at the desk for details when you arrive.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, [email protected]
Creative Building
Saturdays, 2—4: September 17, October 8, & November 19
Use your imagination and our bricks to build amazing creations. For ages 6 and up.
No registration required.
Contact: Angela Delaney, [email protected]