The Farmington Public Library offers are large variety of programs. We are now offering around 20 programs a month, all of which are free to the public. Some programs require a sign up in order to attend. Please sign up at the library or call us @ 573-756-5779.
Youth Art Month Teen & Tween Art Display
A huge thank you to all of our local sponsors that provided us with awesome prizes for our Adult Summer Reading Program! We appreciate how much they do for us in helping to make the program more fun for our community.
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Curbside Service
Available:
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Friday: 10 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Step 1: Reserve your books online or over the phone.
Step: 2 Wait for us to contact you and let you know your books are ready to be picked up.
Step 3: Call us when you get to the library.
Step 4: We’ll bring the books out to your vehicle.
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Bookmarked! Health & Wellness Edition
We’re here to make your life better! Now more than ever, it’s important to take care of yourself – mind, body and spirit. Our Bookmarked! service has been expanded in order to promote health and wellness.
Now when you fill out our Bookmarked! Survey, you’ll not only receive books that are picked out just for you, but you’ll also receive small gifts and tools for relaxation and rejuvenation. Let us help you enjoy your life by providing treats to nourish your soul. Treat yourself to the services we have to offer by filling out this survey to enroll.
Bookmarked!
Are you looking for something different to read? Need help finding a new author? The Farmington Public Library is now offering Bookmarked! – a reading suggestion service for adults, ages 18 and up. Fill out our survey and we’ll bookmark some new reading suggestions just for you. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it could lead you to your next favorite author!
Within two to three business days of filling out our survey, we’ll provide you with new titles to try. We can either email you a list of three to five books or we can bundle the books for you to pick up. The survey can be filled out and submitted online or you can pick one up at the library. Try it today!
If you’ve previously filled out the survey and would like to sign up again, here’s a shorter version for you to fill out.
Dinner/Dessert and Movie Bundles
The Farmington Public Library presents: Dinner/Dessert and Movie bundles!
Each bundle comes with cookbooks and DVDs checked out to you! We’ll also throw in some popcorn and candy to help make your family movie night a great one!
To sign up simply fill out our Dinner/Dessert and Movie survey online or a paper copy at the library. A staff member will then choose some cookbooks and movies just for you to check out. Then we’ll give you a call when your bundle is ready to be picked up! Participants need a valid library card to sign up.
Classic Book Club
Every Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Story time is every Wednesday at the library! Join us in the children's section at 10:30 a.m. for a few stories, games, and a craft. Please contact the library @ 573-756-5779 for questions about this program.
Classic Book Club
Every Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Story time is every Wednesday at the library! Join us in the children's section at 10:30 a.m. for a few stories, games, and a craft. Please contact the library @ 573-756-5779 for questions about this program.
Classic Book Club
Every Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Story time is every Wednesday at the library! Join us in the children's section at 10:30 a.m. for a few stories, games, and a craft. Please contact the library @ 573-756-5779 for questions about this program.
Classic Book Club
Thursday, December 14th
6:00 p.m.
Do you love classic literature? Want to meet with others who love it too? Join the classic book club to reread old favorites, and gain new insight!
The Classic Book Club meeting will be on Thursday, January 11th. There is still time to read Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
The book club meets on the 2nd Thursday or every month and is always looking for more participants. Please call the library @ 573-756-5779 if you have questions.
Family Movie Night
Thursday, December 21
1:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night is back at the library! Join us this month for
The Polar Express and Prancer
on Thursday, December 21st. Popcorn and drinks will be provided by the library, but you may bring your own.
Adult Craft Night
Craft sign up: November 22nd
Craft Night: December 14th
6:00 p.m.
The sign up for our next craft is TBA
This craft will be available for pick-up starting. Pick ups will be available for two weeks.
- This craft DOES require a sign-up! Come to the front desk to have the staff sign you up, or call us at 573-756-5779. We do not take sign ups online.
- A valid library card is required to sign up for this program.
- This will be a kit that will contain all the supplies needed and instructions to make your own.
- Kits can be picked up in person or through our curbside service.
- This program is for ages 16 and up only.
Take-and-Make Adult Craft
Craft sign up: November 30th
Craft Pick Up Starts: December 21st
Feel crafty but don't know what to do? Let us help! Join us every month for a craft night, featuring cute and creative crafts that anyone would enjoy! The library will provide materials.
- This craft DOES require a sign-up! Come to the front desk to have the staff sign you up, or call us at 573-756-5779. We do not take sign ups online.
- A valid library card is required to sign up for this program.
- This program is for ages 16 and up only.
Kids Crafternoon
TBA
4:00 p.m.
This monthly program is designed to inspire creativity, Kids Crafternoon allows young children to stretch their imaginations as they build and create neat crafts! This month we're garden decorations.
This craft DOES require a sign-up! Come to the front desk to have the staff sign you up, or call us at 573-756-5779. We do not take sign ups online.
- This program is for kids in ages 3-12 only.
- A valid library card is required to sign up for this program.
Kids Crafternoon Take-and-Make
Craft sign up: December 13th
Craft Pick Up: January 9th
Craftstravaganza is a take home craft event where we give out leftover crafts from previous years. This craft DOES require a sign-up! Come to the front desk to have the staff sign you up, or call us at 573-756-5779. We do not take sign ups online.
- This kit is for kids in ages 3-12 only.
- A valid library card is required to sign up for this program. A parent must have a card if someone signing up is under the age of 5.
- This will be a kit that will contain the supplies needed and instructions to make various craft projects!
Teen Book Boxes - Around the World Theme
Sign up Dates: October 19th - January 15th (sign-up date extended)
Pick up Dates: Patrons will be contacted individually
Everyone will be contacted individually for their box pick up.
This box will include items and crafts that are travel and exploration themed, all the items will be a surprise until you receive your box!
This program is for teens ages 11-18. A valid library card is required in order to sign up. Please fill out the survey here in order to sign up. There is a paper copy available at the library for those who wish to fill it out in person. We can not take sign ups over the phone for this program.
Please fill out the form completely. Email rmullins@farmington-mo.gov or call the library at 573-756-5779 for questions.
Link will be activated on sign-up day.
Teen Book Boxes - Around the World Theme
Sign up Dates: October 19th - January 15th (sign-up date extended)
Pick up Dates: Patrons will be contacted individually
Everyone will be contacted individually for their box pick up.
This box will include items and crafts that are travel and exploration themed, all the items will be a surprise until you receive your box!
This program is for teens ages 11-18. A valid library card is required in order to sign up. Please fill out the survey here in order to sign up. There is a paper copy available at the library for those who wish to fill it out in person. We can not take sign ups over the phone for this program.
Please fill out the form completely. Email rmullins@farmington-mo.gov or call the library at 573-756-5779 for questions.
Link will be activated on sign-up day.
Senior Center Take-and-Make
Sign Up available at Senior Center: Thursday, December 21st
Kit Pick Up at Senior Center: Thursday, January 11th
Demonstration at Senior Center:
January 11th ~ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sign-up for our next take and make craft program @ Farmington OAKS Senior Center is available! This month we're holding our annual Craftstravaganza event. We will be giving out take home kits from craft events we've held over the last few years.
This program is for anyone over the age of 60. The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (weather permitting).
Registration is required to get your kits.
The library will not take sign-ups for this program, but you may call us for questions @ 573-756-5779.
Farmington OAKS Senior Center Facebook Page
Digital Escape Room
The Farmington Public Library Escape from Fairytale Land is here! Anyone may participate in our digital escape room.
The Library will have an online Escape the Room available starting June 22! The link will be posted on our Facebook, Instagram, and website. This will also count as an online event for the Teen and Adult Summer Reading, but anyone can participate for fun! Please make sure to get the code word after you’ve finished escaping if you are counting it as part of your summer reading activity on your board.
Recommended ages are 11 & up.
Farmington is a city in St. Francois County located about 75 miles southwest of St. Louis in the Lead Belt region in Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,240. It is the county seat of St. Francois County.
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