Goodbye Ann Arcari... We all will miss you in your retirement from Farmington Libraries.

Farmington Room Librarian, Ann Arcari, has helped people find information at the information desk and ran and organized the Farmington Room archives since 1981. Ann was presented with an Official Citation by State House Chief Assistant Deputy Majority Leader for Economic Affairs, Demetrios Giannaros, with Representative Beth Bye and State Senators: Assistant President Pro Tempore Donald J. DeFronzo, and Chief Assistant Majority Leader Jonathan A. Harris. Ann said goodbye to over 60 friends at the Main Library on June fourth. We all wish Ann well in her retirement

Kathy Piccirillo receives the first D. Newton Barney library service award

Service is precious and yet a rigorous effort, where balance is a difficult art at times. My corps of trustees has a wonderful understanding of how to balance and work effectively throughout the challenges they face as my bosses and Library policy makers. In that regard, Kathy has been exemplary and diligent in the execution of her duties as a library trustee. I thank her for her hard work and congratulate her on her accomplishments. I look forward to seeing here often at the Library

Dr. Timothy Breslin, Principal, Farmington High School presents "Friends of Farmington High School Award" to the Library Staff: YEA!

Thank you Farmington High School. It is exhilarating to have the main library next to the High School, students, young people, have such a great sense of humor and a need for recognition. We realize that their lives are not always easy and that they can not always communicate how they really feel. It is that difference in us that bonds us to them and gives us a great pride and satisfaction to receive this award. In short we thrive on working with Farmington's high school students who remind us of our glorious past and the promises of the future. We are so happy to know we can and do make a difference in their lives.

Barney Library Fundraiser $476,000 to go

A fabulous group of Library supporters gathered together to celebrate the Barney Library Renovations and Additions project at the "Barney". Thank you all for the great fellowship and for allowing the Fundraising Team the opportunity to present our case for this important project. We all appreciate your generosity and good wishes! Special thanks for the wonderful hospitality to: Buzz and Arline Whitaker, Nancy Nickerson, Kate and Russ Fisher, George Reider, and Brie Quimby. Go Team!

Kudos to Barney Branch Librarian, Kathy Lescoe and Branch Assistant, Jane Maciel

Barney Branch Librarian, Kathy Lescoe and Branch Assistant, Jane Maciel share the Connecticut Library Association's Outstanding Public Relations Award with me after the Association’s 119th Annual Conference in New Haven. Kathy and Jane successfully work closely together in bringing outstanding library service to the community. I take great pleasure in their successes and wish them a hearty well done and congratulations on this most prestigious award.

Arbor Day: Master Gardeners continue the legacy

Thank You Master Gardeners.... Spring has sprung. note: Initially installed by the Master Gardeners, the Farmington Library Garden is now a collaborative effort between the Master Gardeners and the "Friends" of Farmington Libraries. Maintained by both groups throughout the growing season, the garden is well worth a walk- through when visiting the library. If you are in need of gardening advice, please stop by on Friday mornings to ask questions of the pros.

Goodbye "Scotty", Trustees Honor Scotty Donald

Goodbye "Scotty” , Trustees Honor Scotty Donald with Induction into the meritorious Sara Porter Society

Robert, W. “Scotty” Donald has been instrumental in so many ways here at Farmington’s Libraries over the past forty years. However, Scotty is now retiring as the second vice president of the Farmington Green and Library Association. In recognition of his long and distinguished service, Scotty was recognized by the Trustees with his induction into the Sara Porter Society joining Betty Coykendall and Sherra Palmer.

The award read: Scotty Donald has distinguished himself as a champion for the Farmington Libraries, giving his time, energy and love for the good of all in his efforts to coalesce
Unionville and Farmington through its libraries and therein through his actions Has affected positive and meaningful change and is therefore admitted to the honor of membership into the Sarah Porter Society. Scotty has brought excitement and meaning into Farmington and I wish him well as he goes off to new exciting adventures. Smooth sailing Scotty…..He has served as President, Vice President and of our parent organization the FVGLA, president of the Library Board, and almost every other office too. It is for all the reasons stated above, that Scotty was awarded the meritorious Sara Porter Society award. Congratulations Scotty, you are the Best.