The Barney Library

71 Main Street

Farmington, CT 06032

Registration begins August 22, 2016

Registration begins now for September special events

Please register at www.farmingtonlibraries.org

or call 860-673-6791

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, arosenfield@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, arosenfield@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, arosenfield@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org

Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.

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Farmington, CT 06032

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

Barney Library—Children’s Events

For Fall 2016

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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org Dinovember In the month of November, keep an eye out for special programs/displays as we celebrate DINO-vember. Dinosaur lovers, stay tuned! 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org Wednesdays, 10:30—11:00, September 14—November 16 (no program October 12) REGISTER Contact: Trish Hart, thart@farmingtonlibraries.org 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 13 – November 15 (no program November 8) Contact: Trish Hart, thart@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org

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 5th 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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org

Parenting Workshops from the Bristol Hospital Parent/Child Center Bring your toddler for this series of interactive workshops with a parenting educator from Bristol Hospi-tal’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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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.

Special Programs for Children, August—November

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, jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org

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.

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, jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, thart@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org Spanish Language Playgroup Thursdays, 10:30—11:30, September 15—November 17. Please register. REGISTER Contact: Paula Montes, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, co-sponsored 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org 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 some-thing 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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org 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, adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org

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, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org