Upcoming Events

Featured Events

walking

Step into Summer

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Exercise Class

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exercise Class
Event Details:

Meet us at Allen Park by the new restrooms for an hour of walking and friendly conversation. There is no registration required for this program. 

ShortStoryGroup

Short Story Group

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room F
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of short stories. Pick up your copy at the Reference Desk.

Pokemon

Pokemon Terrariums

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children's
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Create your own Pokémon habitat. 

trinkettray

Sunflower Trinket Tray

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Fee: $8.00 per person

Using premium air dry clay, you will make and paint your own sunflower-shaped trinket tray dish! Space is limited! All supplies provided!  

walking

Step into Summer

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Exercise Class

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exercise Class
Event Details:

Meet us at Allen Park by the new restrooms for an hour of walking and friendly conversation. There is no registration required for this program. 

ShortStoryGroup

Short Story Group

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room D
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of short stories. Pick up your copy at the Reference Desk.

broadwaybigs

Broadway Bigs

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Children's
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-3

Experience singing, dancing, and play theater games with Nicki from Drama with Your Mama. 

kindergarten

Kindergarten Meet & Play (Woodward Parkway & Northside)

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Playtime

Age Group:

Children's
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Kindergarten with an adult

Join us for open play and meet new friends that will be your schoolmates.

firetruck

Fire Truck Day

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Family Shows/Events

Age Group:

Children's
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Staff Parking Lot
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Family Shows/Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with an adult

Join the South Farmingdale Fire Department and learn all about fire safety. Afterwards, get an up close look at a fire truck and learn how they operate. 

Disney

Let's Draw Disney

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children's
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Learn step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite Disney characters. 

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Sand Art

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with an adult 

Come and join the fun, and create your own sand art piece! Choose between a sand art picture kit or a sand art bottle craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Finding Nemo Art

10:30am–11:30am
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1-4 years with an adult 

Swim on down to the library and create an adorable Nemo picture. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Pokemon Terrariums

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Create your own Pokémon habitat. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Splatter Paint Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. 6-12

Join us for a night filled with splattering paint to create your own work of art on canvas. 

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Art Camp

10:00am–11:00am
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1-4 years with an adult 

Each week your child will get to explore their creative side with different art activities. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Travel the World with Art

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. 3-5

Each week we’ll visit a new country and learn about their culture and then create a work of art that is representative of that country. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Sunflower Trinket Tray

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Fee: $8.00 per person

Using premium air dry clay, you will make and paint your own sunflower-shaped trinket tray dish! Space is limited! All supplies provided!  

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Fingerplay & Finger Paint

10:30am–11:30am
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

12-23 months with an adult 

Enjoy a fun circle time and create a masterpiece using just your fingers and paint. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Color Your World with Science

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room D
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5 

Make a cool piece of art work each week as you learn the scientific principle of centrifugal force. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Cozy Crafternoon: Paint-by-Number

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose a paint-by-numbers kit and relax for a two session class. One kit per patron for the two sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Heat Press "I Love My Library" Totes

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make an I Love My Library themed tote bag using our heat press machine in this hands-on program. All materials provided. Space is limited.  

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Heat Press "I Love My Library" Totes

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make an I Love My Library themed tote bag using our heat press machine in this hands-on program. All materials provided. Space is limited.  

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Let's Draw Disney

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Learn step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite Disney characters. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Acrylic Bookmarks

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. 6-12

Turn cricut vinyl into a cool acrylic bookmark. 

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Art Camp

10:00am–11:00am
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1-4 years with an adult 

Each week your child will get to explore their creative side with different art activities. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Travel the World with Art

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. 3-5

Each week we’ll visit a new country and learn about their culture and then create a work of art that is representative of that country. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Color Your World with Science

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room D
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5 

Make a cool piece of art work each week as you learn the scientific principle of centrifugal force. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Outdoor Paint Party

10:00am–11:00am
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with an adult

Get creative at our outdoor paint party! Learn different painting techniques and create a masterpiece or two. Dress for a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Paint Your Own Dinos

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Paint your own ceramic dinosaur pet! 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Coffee Filter Butterflies

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-2

Make your own colorful butterfly using coffee filters, markers, and water. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Glow Party

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. K-5

Spend the afternoon playing some glow-in-the dark games and create a craft that will glow. 

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Glow Party

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Gr. 6-12

When the sun goes down, the library starts to glow! Spend the night playing some glow-in-the dark lawn games and create a unique craft that will glow. 

Disclaimer(s)

Preference given to UFSD #22 residents for all programs. 

Summer Art

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children's
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages with an adult 

Using painting technique with straws, create a beautiful picture of a tree to hang in your home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.

Sand Art Castle

10:30am–11:30am
Children's
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Farmingdale Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Children's
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

1-4 years with an adult 

Create a sandcastle craft while listening to stories and songs all about the beach! 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid.