FEBRUARY 2026

IMPORTANT DATES
The Farmington Libraries will be closed Monday, February 16.
The Farmington Library will be closed Sunday, February 15.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Did the groundhog see his shadow? Are we really six weeks away from spring? A little fact check says we’re actually about seven weeks away from spring – March 20 is the spring equinox. The most famous groundhog - Punxsutawney Phil – has a 35% accuracy rating according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We’re better off following Staten Island Chuck, whose accuracy rating is at 85%. Or better yet, don’t rely on a groundhog to determine when spring will arrive. Instead, follow the National Weather Service for updates. Fact-checking is important in the ongoing age of social media and artificial intelligence. What better way to check your facts than a visit to the Farmington Libraries? Our non-fiction collection contains a vast and varied collection of resources to help you sift through fact, fiction, opinion, and storytelling. Our Information Services team can guide you to resources, online or in print, to help you parse fact from fiction. Call, email, or stop by for assistance!
 
Looking to slip into another reality? We have some great programs coming up in February to do just that. Read on for some of our upcoming programs, including gardening, history, dance, art, science experiments, story times, and a few movies to celebrate the Winter Olympics! Visit our website and our programming page for a full list of activities in February. And read on for more highlights of The Farmington Libraries.
 
See you around the Libraries!
Jocelyn Kennedy, Executive Director
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS


Community Valentines
FRI, Feb 6 | 3:00 PM
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive
 
Join us to make Valentine's cards for members of the Farmington community who might not get a lot of mail! Craft and create a card full of warm wishes and care, and the librarians will send it off to someone who needs it! 
Teen Tech Help
TUE, Feb 10 | 5:00 PM
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive
 
Having tech troubles? Confused about your smartphone? Not sure what's going on with your computer? Confused how to use our online resources? Join us in the Teen Space where our group of Teen Volunteers are ready to help!

Fiber Arts Circle
THU, Feb 12 | 10:00 AM
Barney Library, 71 Main Street 
 
Join us for a relaxing get-together of fiber arts on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street. This is an informal event for people who knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, embroider, or create with fabric. Learn a new skill or get feedback from fellow crafters! Limited materials supplied, please bring your own project you're working on.
Simply Lincoln
THU, Feb 12 | 6:00 PM
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive
 
Join us for a special program exploring the life, words, and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, with a focus on how the Declaration of Independence and the vision of the Founding Fathers—particularly George Washington—shaped his thinking and inspired one of the most important speeches in American history: The Gettysburg Address. This program traces Lincoln’s deep connection to the timeless phrase, “…all men are created equal.” These words guided his principles, his treatment of others, and ultimately his leadership during one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history

Book Tastings
THU, Feb 19 | 3:00 PM
FRI, Feb 20 | 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM
SAT, Feb 21 | 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM
SUN, Feb 22 | 2:00 PM
Farmington Library,  6 Monteith Drive
 
Are you looking for some new books to read? Come to one of our book tastings to gain exposure to new items. Our server will seat you and give you a menu of selections. For each course you can pick a blind item, based on a brief description. At the end of the event the titles will be revealed and full copy items will be available to check out. Try something new with a cozy hour of reading.
The Replant Witch: DIY Natural Beauty
THU, Feb 19 | 5:30 PM
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive
 
Join Rachel @thereplantedwitch for a hands-on program of making your own non-toxic beauty products. We will start with cutting up an old tee-shirt to make our own reusable face masks, then mix up some dry shampoo, dusting powder based on LUSH's formula, and an edible face mask to try at home. 
 

FROM THE FARMINGTON ROOM
So...what’s your story? Tell us at Maker Fair this year!
 
If you don’t already know, this year’s Maker Fair is happening on Sunday, March 22, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Farmington Library. It’s a day to play all over the library: things to do, things to make, things to learn. And this year, for the first time, the Farmington Room will be a part of it: we’ll be hosting a story-gathering and community archiving event during the fair.
 
Read more from Jerusha Neely, Local History Librarian.
 

Find out what else is happening at the libraries by visiting our 
Event Calendar
 
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