Small Business Series - Farmington...

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Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Farmington Libraries

Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT 06032

Barney Library 71 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032

www.farmingtonlibraries.org

860-673-6791

Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association

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Small Business Series

Using QuickBooks to Manage your Business

Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 PM

As a business owner, the primary value of QuickBooks, or any accounting software, is

to provide you with the financial and management data that will help you effectively

manage your business. Whether you are using an outside accountant, an internal

bookkeeper, or doing the bookkeeping yourself, you need to have a fundamental

understanding of how the accounting software generates the

numbers that make up your financial and performance reports and

understand how the daily bookkeeping processes categorize the

data that is used in the reports. Please register.

Winter Financial Series

Social Security: Your Questions Answered

Thursday, December 8, 6:30PM

Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire,

it’s important to understand your options and the effect your decisions have on your

retirement. Questions answered will include: How does Social Security fit into my

retirement income plan? When should I start taking benefits? What about taxes? Please

register.

Indie Film Series: Men Go to Battle (2016)

Monday, December 12, 6:30 PM

A Kentucky farmer (DAVID MALONEY) learns that his missing brother (TIM MORTON) is

fighting for the Union Army. Called “An intoxicatingly gutsy and personal take on

historical fiction” by Flavorwire. Not rated. 98 min. Please register.

Tabletop Game Night

Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 PM

Play old favorites with new friends, and learn some great new games from an expert.

Pizza will be provided. Ages 12+. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

If you have special needs in order to attend these programs please contact the library in advance.

Information subject to change, please call or check website for updated information.

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Coffee & Canvas

Thursday, December 1, 2:00 PM

Join us for coffee and painting lessons with certified art teacher and accomplished artist

Jane Maciel. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Adult Crafternoons: Twine Ornaments


Get your craft on! This month we will be making beautiful twine ornaments. The library

will provide all supplies, but feel free to bring your own! Please register.

Barney Holiday Tea


Enjoy the festive, soothing sounds & tastes of the holiday season at our Annual Holiday

Tea. The Clara Trio will perform beautiful music while you enjoy light refreshments and

socialize. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Novel Ideas Book Group


Join us for an invigorating discussion on the last Tuesday of the

month. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library

service desk. All are welcome.

Afternoon at the Bijou

Classic Film Series

Thursdays at 2:00 PM, Main Library

Custom Perfume and Cologne Workshop


Using a wide array of essential oils, make your own custom fragrance. Roxann Lovell

will guide you through the process of creating your own perfume or cologne. Attendees

will go home with two fragrances. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Line Dancing for Everyone

Sunday, January 8, 2:00 PM

Line dance is fun, great exercise, and a wonderful group activity! Receive an

introduction to such popular dances as the Cha-Cha Slide, Lindi Shuffle, Cupid Shuffle

and more! Kick your heels up and join us! Adults, Seniors, Teens are welcome. No

experience or partner necessary. Please register.

Indie Film Series: Mad Tiger (2016)

Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 PM

Best friends from the Japanese punk-rock group Peelander-Z come

to a crossroad when one decides to quit the band. Rolling Stone

calls it “A wild, wacky and touching story.” Not rated. 82 min.

Please register.


Roth IRAs: Retirement Can Be Less Taxing

Thursday, January 12, 6:30 PM

Find out about the opportunity to gain tax-free income in retirement. Discussion will

include: differences between traditional and Roth IRAs, how a Roth IRA can give you

greater flexibility to meet your retirement income needs, and whether converting from a

traditional IRA to a Roth IRA makes sense for your retirement goals. Please register.

The Butler (2013) Screening


Cecil Gaines (FOREST WHITAKER) gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he is hired as

a butler at the White House. Over the course of three decades, Cecil has a front-row

seat to history and the inner workings of the Oval Office. However, his commitment to

his "First Family" leads to tension at home. Rated PG-13. 135 min. Please register.

Tapped (2009) Screening


This documentary examines the financial and ecological impact of the bottled water

industry, including the toxic byproducts of manufacturing plastic water bottles. 76 min.

Co-Sponsored by SaveOurWaterCT. Movie will be followed by Q/A. Please register.

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Tabletop Game Night

Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 PM



Director’s College: A Potpourri of Italy

Date TBA

Join Peter Bartucca, seasoned traveler, on a visual and descriptive journey around Italy’s

sights and experiences, all from the comfort of your local library! Please register.

Adult Crafternoons: DIY Stamps


Get your craft on! This month we will be making our own stamps. Please register.

Coffee & Canvas


Join us for coffee and painting lessons with certified art teacher and

accomplished artist Jane Maciel. Space is limited. REGISTRATION

REQUIRED.

Barney Jewelry Hour


Learn how to design and make your own jewelry, fix broken jewelry, or learn new

techniques. Register for a reminder.



Join us for an invigorating discussion on the last Tuesday of the month. Pick up a copy

of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome.

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Indie Film Series: My Love, Don’t Cross that River (2016)

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 PM

A blockbuster in its native Korea, where it would go on to become the country’s most

successful independent film of all time. An unforgettable story of true love that

transcends both generations and cultures. Not rated. 86 min. Please register.

Tabletop Game Night

Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 PM




Health Care and Your Retirement

Thursday, February 9, 6:30 PM

The increasing cost of health care is a growing concern for current and future retirees. In

fact, 25 years ago, retirees spent almost as much on good as on health care; now the

amounts are near equal. Discussion will include: Medicare coverage and traditional

medical expenses, long-term medical care expenses, and strategies for addressing

uncovered expenses. Please register.

Hummingbirds of the World

Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 PM

Spring is just around the corner! Get into the spirit with spectacular images of

hummingbirds from North, Central, and South America. Naturalist John Root will

discuss myths and legends about hummingbirds in different cultures, special adaptations

for flight, coevolution of hummingbirds and the flowers that they visit, courtship and

nesting behavior, and migration. Information about attracting hummingbirds with

feeders and hummingbird gardens will also be presented. Please register.

An Introduction to American Indian Music


Master percussionist, educator, and author Craig Harris leads this

exciting multimedia and participatory celebration of the music of

Indigenous North America. Combining archival video and audio,

informative discussion, and collective music-making. Please register.

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Director’s College - Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camps in the

Adirondacks: Their History & Lore

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 PM

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public works program that operated from

1933 to 1942, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. It targeted young

men and veterans who had difficulty finding jobs during the Great Depression,

providing unskilled manual labor related to environmental conservation and

development of natural resources in rural lands. Please register.

Learn to Play Ukulele

Sunday, February 26, 2:00 PM

Join the ranks of ukulele players like Elvis, Jack Johnson, and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole!

Instructor Julie Stepanek will lead beginners through a lesson, strum-along, and Q&A

about the instrument. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Coffee & Canvas


Join us for coffee and painting lessons with certified art teacher and accomplished artist

Jane Maciel. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Adult Crafternoons: Valentines


Get your craft on! This month we will be making valentines. Please register.

Barney Jewelry Hour


Learn how to design and make your own jewelry. Register for a reminder.


Tuesday, February 28, 1:15 PM

Join us for an invigorating discussion on the last Tuesday of the month. Pick up a copy

of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome.

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Please register by calling 860-673-6791

or by visiting our website, www.farmingtonlibraries.org

Made possible by Richard P. Garmany through a grant

awarded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

RIDE: A Journey through the American West


Clouds that forever stampede the endless sky, shadows

gliding over canyon walls – the West is a vast expanse

of magic and mystery. Inspired by Marc Berger’s

lifelong love affair with the American West, RIDE

captures the vastness and romance of the West while

exploring its deep roots in the American psyche.

Caroline Doctorow: A Return to 60’s Folk


Journey back in time with folk songs of the early '60s,

including the work of icons such as Pete Seeger, Bob

Dylan, Joan Baez, Donovan, and others. Ms. Doctorow

will also perform some of her original compositions and

discuss the songwriting process, as well as what it was

like to grow up with her father, the late world-renowned

author E.L. Doctorow.

John Brighenti & Friends: An Afternoon of Jazz

Sunday, February 5, 2:00 PM

Jazz pianist John Brighenti is back by popular demand,

with his friends in tow! John is a seasoned performer,

having played in numerous orchestras, lounge groups,

jazz ensembles and vocalists throughout the country,

including the revived Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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