Farmington Library Bus Trips Blog

NYC Bus trip - December 1 - Bus Trip Canceled

2011-11-08T12:31:00.000-08:00

Please be advised the library has had to cancel the December 1 bus trip.

Bus Trip 12/1/2011 - New York City

2011-08-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Bus Trip 12/1/2011 - New York City

The library will have a holiday bus trip on Thursday, December 1. The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp returning from the west side of 7th avenue between 52nd and 53 Street at 6:30 pm sharp. This is a point directly across from the Sheraton Towers Hotel. I anticipate an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival. The bus will drop people off at: 5th Avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on Canal Street and Battery Park for a ferry ride. So, if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, special lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the new addition to the High Line park or just people watching . . . December 1 is the day to travel to the Big Apple. Please call Mary Beth or Bernie in the Library office for the price and more details. 860-673-6791.

Payments need to be received by Administration by November 9, 2011. No seat will be held without payment.

BUS TRIP - STORM KING SCUPTURE MUSEUM - 9/7/2011 - CANCELED

2011-07-26T08:04:00.000-07:00

CANCELED

FARMINGTON LIBRARY BUS TRIP

STORM KING ART CENTER AND SCULPTURE GARDEN

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Adult $33, Student $26, Seniors $29

Registration Deadline - August 10!!!!

The Storm King Art Center and Sculpture Garden is an amazing outdoor museum in New Windsor, NY located at the heart of the picturesque lower Hudson River Valley. It consists of works from some of the most prestigious modern sculptors such as David Smith, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Maya Lin, Louise Nevelson and Isamu Noguchi situated throughout breathtaking landscapes. Storm King Art Center’s distinguished collection comprises more than 100 sculptures by some of the most acclaimed artists of our era. Works at Storm King encompass the years from post-World War II to the present and include gifts, acquisitions, specially commissioned site-specific works, and loans. While the focus of the collection has been on large-scale abstract sculpture, much of it in steel, it also includes figurative work and sculptures in stone, earth, and other materials. A walking docent tour is included in the trip. Please wear comfortable shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The bus leaves the library lot at 8:00 am and leaves the Garden at 3:30 pm.

To register for the trip, call Bernie or Mary Beth at 860 673-6791, Ext. 219 and leave a message or stop by the library. Make checks payable to the Farmington Library. Cancellations will not be accepted less than 10 days prior to the trip.

Bus Trip 8/3/2011 - New York City

2011-05-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

I will lead another trip to the City on Wednesday August 3rd. The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp returning from the west side of 7th avenue between 52nd and 53 Street at 6:30 pm sharp. This is a point directly across from the Sheraton Towers Hotel. I anticipate an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival. The bus will drop people off at: 5th Avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on Canal Street and Battery Park for a ferry ride. So, if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, special lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the new addition to the High Line park or just people watching . . . August 3rd is the day to travel to the Big Apple. The price is $ 30. including tip. Please call Mary Beth or Bernie in the Library office for more details. 860-673-6791. Best Jay

Fall Bus Tour to Sculpture Garden

2011-05-23T06:13:00.000-07:00

JOIN THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY ON A BUS TRIP TO
Storm King Art Center and Sculpture Garden
(near Newburgh New York)

This amazing outdoor museum has collected works from some of the most prestigious modern sculptors including David Smith, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Maya Lin, Louise Nevelson and Isamu Noguchi set among the rolling hills of the Hudson Highlands, a dramatic panorama integral to the viewing experience.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

STUDENT $26.00, ADULT $33.00, SENIORS $29.00

A walking docent tour is included with admission. Please wear comfortable shoes for trip. (Lunches of 10-15 will be organized in August if demand warrants)

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
COST INCLUDES BUS AND ADMISSION TO GARDENS AND TOUR

BUS WILL LEAVE LIBRARY LOT AT 8 AM
LEAVES GARDEN AT 3:30 PM

TO REGISTER FOR THE TRIP, CALL BERNIE OR MARYBETH
AT 860-673-6791 EXT. 219, LEAVE A MESSAGE

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO
THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY

CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP.

BUS TRIP TO THE BRONX ZOO

2011-03-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

JOIN THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY ON A BUS TRIP TO THE BRONX ZOO

TUE, JUNE 28, 2011 CHILD (2-12) $29.00 – ADULT $33.00.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. COST INCLUDES THE BUS AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE ZOO. THE BUS WILL LEAVE THE LIBRARY LOT AT 8 AM AND WILL LEAVE THE ZOO AT 3:30 PM. TO REGISTER CALL BERNIE AT 860-673-6791, EXT 219, LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME &PHONE#.

Bus Trip 5/4/2011 - New York City

2011-02-22T13:57:00.000-08:00

I will lead another trip to the City on Wednesday May 4th The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp and leave NYC on 7th avenue between 52nd and 53 Street at 6:30 pm sharp directly across from the Sheraton Towers Hotel for an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival. The bus will drop people off at: 5th Avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on Canal Street on to the Strand book store and Battery Park for a ferry ride. So if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the High Line park or just people watching . . . May 4th is the day to travel to the Big Apple. The price is $ 24. Call Mary Beth or Bernie in the Library office for more details.
860-673-6791

NYC Bus Trip 2/2/2011

2011-01-04T07:53:00.000-08:00

I will lead another trip to the City on Wednesday February 2nd. The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp and leave NYC on 7th avenue between 52nd and 53 Street at 6:30 pm sharp directly across from the Sheraton Towers Hotel for an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival. The bus will drop people off at: 5th Avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on Canal Street on to the Strand book store and Battery Park for a ferry ride. So if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the High Line park or just people watching….February 2nd is the day to travel to the Big Apple. The price is $ 24. Call Mary Beth or Bernie in the Library office for more details.
860-673-6791

Bus to Enjoy New York City, $22, November 3rd

2010-08-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

Executive Director Jay Johnston announces Farmington Libraries intent on providing bus transportation to New York City on Wednesday November 3rd. The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp and leave NYC at 7th avenue and 53rd street across the street from the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers at 6:30 pm sharp for an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival.

The bus will drop people off at: 5th avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on to the Strand book store, Battery Park for a ferry ride. So if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the High Line park or just people watching….November 3rd is the day to travel to the Big Apple. The price is $ 22.00.

Bus to Enjoy New York City, $22, Aug 4

2010-06-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

Executive Director Jay Johnston announces Farmington Libraries intent on providing bus transportation to New York City on Wednesday August 4th. The Bus will leave the Main Library parking lot at 7:30 am sharp and leave NYC at 8th avenue and 50th street at 6:30 pm sharp for an approximate 9:00 pm Farmington arrival.

The bus will drop people off at: 5th avenue in the eighties, Rockefeller Center, 42and St for twofers and on to the Strand book store, Battery Park for a ferry ride. So if you are in the mood for a museum visit, walk in the city, lunch or diner, Broadway show matinee, shopping, walking over the upper level of the Brooklyn Bridge, having dim sum in China Town, Walking on the High Line park or just people watching….August 4th is the day to travel to the Big Apple. The price is $ 22.00. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT...Our Next NYC Bus Trip will be November 3, 2010.

BRONX ZOO BUS TRIP

2010-04-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

JOIN THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY ON A BUS TRIP TO THE BRONX ZOO. TUE, JUNE 29, 2010 CHILD (2-12) $28.00 – ADULT $32.00.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. COST INCLUDES THE BUS AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE ZOO. THE BUS WILL LEAVE THE LIBRARY LOT AT 8 AM AND WILL LEAVE THE ZOO AT 3:30 PM. TO REGISTER CALL JUDY AT 860-673-6791, EXT 219, LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME &PHONE NUMBER.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT...

SUMMER BUS TRIPS

2009-03-25T11:34:00.000-07:00

FARMINGTON LIBRARY BUS TRIP REGISTRATION OPEN
Museum Mile trip has been CANCELED
Shaker Village trip has been CANCELED

TRIP CANCELED SHAKER VILLAGE, MASS. - 7/7/09 - $37
On July 7, the Library trip will be to the Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts. The original Shaker village site and buildings have been restored and all buildings are open to the public. The tours of the buildings and gardens are self guided but “mini tours” (ie. the gardens) are available at specific times during the day.. The Village Harvest Café serves lunch or you can bring your own picnic. The museum gift shop features Shaker food and items, including the famous Shaker oval boxes. The bus will depart from the Library at 9 am and leave the Village between 2:30 and 3:00.. The cost of the trip is $37.00 (includes the bus and entrance to the Village). Lunch is “on your own”. Registration deadline is June 13,2009.

TRIP CANCELED MUSEUM MILE - 6/2/09 - $38
The Museum Mile trip to New York City is planned for Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Each person will be given information on the nine museums located within a mile of each other on 5th Avenue, a map, and information on the museum restaurants. Take this opportunity to visit a museum new to you or revisit an old favorite. The bus will depart from the Library at 7:45 am and leave the Metropolitan in New York at approximately 3:30 pm. The cost of the trip is $38.00 (museum admission and lunch are “on your own”). Registration deadline is May 9, 2009.

Your check made out to The Farmington Library is your reservation. Please call the Library 673-6791 for further information.

Watch for Upcoming Spring Bus Trips!

2008-10-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

The Cloisters

The Cloisters house the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of art and architecture from medieval Europe. Best known for the beautiful tapestries on display, the Cloisters also offer architectural installations, a series of special programs, and fantastic views of the Hudson. Dates and more information coming soon.

New York Botanical Gardens Enjoyed by All!

2008-09-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

It was a perfect day for a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Everyone enjoyed the trip very much. Watch for upcoming trips!

Upcoming Bus Trips

2008-05-21T09:03:00.001-07:00

Thursday, October 16
Museum of Modern Art, NYC

The Van Gogh by Night Exhibit. This exhibition presents new insights into Van Gogh's depictions of night landscapes, interior scenes, and the effect of both gas light and natural light on their surroundings. The exhibition includes over two dozen works of superlative quality, several of which have never been seen together. Bus departs library at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16th and leaves NYC at 3:30 p.m., returning to the library at 6:30 p.m. For more information and registration, call the library at 673-6791.

Bus trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston May 20th - All Aboard!

2008-04-07T06:33:00.000-07:00

Join us on a trip to view the groundbreaking exhibition "El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III" which examines the period 1598-1621 with masterpieces by these two giants of Spanish painting and their contemporaries. The trip is scheduled for Tues., May 20. The bus will leave the main library at 8:30 and will return about 6:30. Cost is $55 which includes the bus and admission to the museum. Guided tours are an additional $10 and audio guides are $5. Lunch is on your own in the Museum's full-service cafeteria. We will hold your reservation upon receipt of your check made out to the Farmington Library.

So many books, so little time!

2007-11-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

The Greenwich Village Literary Prowl bus trip was a huge success - some of the book stores featured were The Strand, Partners in Crime and The Alabaster.

Past trips enjoyed by all!

2007-10-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

Past bus trips included the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, New York; the Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, and the Bronx Zoo, New York. Watch for future trips from the library!

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR GREENWICH LITERARY PROWL

2007-10-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

There are seats available for the bus trip to the Greenwich Village "Literary Prowl" (See below for more information) Registration deadline extended! For more information call the library at 673-6791.

Greenwich Village "Literary Prowl"

2007-09-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

A Design Your Own Adventure! 21 independent bookstores within one square mile! Great restaurants and "literary" pubs! Many sites to see (literary and otherwise!)

Saturday, November 10, 2007

8:00 a.m. - Bus departs Farmington Library (arrival in Greenwich Village between 10:30-11:00 a.m.)

4:00 p.m. - Bus departs Greenwich Village (arrival at Farmington Library around 6:30 p.m.)

$45/person (includes transportation only)

Register at the Farmington Library - Deadline registration extended, seats still available. For more information, please call 673-6791.

Let us know if you have suggestions for future trips!