FARMINGTON LIBRARIES

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Farmington Libraries is a two-branch municipal public library system serving Farmington, Connecticut residents with free physical and digital collections, youth and adult programming, local history archives, and community services funded by town appropriations.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersFarmington, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What FARMINGTON LIBRARIES does

Farmington Libraries is a two-branch municipal public library system serving the town of Farmington, Connecticut, operating under the governance of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association (FVGLA) and the Library Board. The system comprises the main Farmington Library at 6 Monteith Drive and the Barney Library branch at 71 Main St, employing approximately 16 staff who deliver in-person and virtual programming across children, teen, and adult segments. Services are provided free to residents holding a library card, with the system funded primarily through municipal appropriations from town taxes; a small amount of fee-based revenue comes from non-resident services such as test proctoring (introduced January 2026) and from donations and Friends-of-the-Library support.

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES firmographics

Firmographics

Name: FARMINGTON LIBRARIES
Legal name: Farmington Libraries
Website: https://farmingtonlibraries.org
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Farmington Libraries is a two-branch municipal public library system serving Farmington, Connecticut residents with free physical and digital collections, youth and adult programming, local history archives, and community services funded by town appropriations.
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FARMINGTON LIBRARIES industry classification

Industry

Product category: Public Library Services
NAICS: Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)
akta.pro secondary industries: Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

Public library services
Community education programs
Digital lending resources
Maker space access
Children literacy programs

Where FARMINGTON LIBRARIES is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Farmington
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Public Library Services: Farmington Libraries operates as a municipal public library funded primarily through town government appropriations and taxes. Services are provided free of charge to residents holding library cards. Some specialized services such as test proctoring for non-residents may carry fees.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Freemium	Others	Free library services for residents

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Farmington Libraries operates a public library system that lends physical and digital books and media, provides access to subscription research databases, delivers educational and cultural programming for children, teens, and adults, and offers a Maker Space with fabrication and creative technology tools. Services are delivered primarily through two branch locations serving the Farmington, Connecticut community and are funded principally by municipal appropriations supplemented by donations and grants.

Product overview

Farmington Libraries is a two-branch public library system (Farmington Library and Barney Library) offering traditional physical collections alongside extensive digital resources. The library provides ebooks and audiobooks through Libby and The Palace Project, streaming video via Kanopy and Hoopla, digital magazines through Flipster, educational tutoring via HelpNow, genealogy resources through Ancestry, and maker space facilities. The eCollection digital platform integrates multiple third-party services including Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, The Palace Project, Flipster, CreativeBug, and Tumblebooks. Additional services include a Seed Library, local history (Farmington Room), museum passes, proctoring services, and room reservations. The library also offers children's, teen, and adult programming including an annual Summer Reading Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Farmington Library: Main library branch located at 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
Barney Library
Farmington Room
Maker Space
Seed Library

Products and services

Library Card and Borrowing Services Physical and digital lending of books, audiobooks, and other media to residents (free) and non-residents (paid), using a patron library card issued by the system.
Digital Resources and Research Databases Online access to e-books, audiobooks, and subscription research databases for patrons, typically accessed via the library's website using a library card.
Educational and Cultural Programs Age-segmented programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors covering literacy, learning, and cultural topics, typically held on-site at branch locations.
Maker Space Hands-on creative and fabrication space equipped with tools and technology (such as 3D printing and design equipment) available to library patrons.
Proctoring Service Fee-based exam proctoring service provided by library staff for patrons needing a supervised testing environment.
Non-Resident Library Card Annual paid library card available to individuals residing outside Farmington, granting access to the system's standard lending and program services for a fee.

Companies that use FARMINGTON LIBRARIES

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

Library Connection Inc. (LCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary Connection Inc. is a consortium of Connecticut libraries that provides shared integrated library system (ILS) services. Farmington Libraries participates in this consortium for catalog search, interlibrary loan, and digital content sharing through platforms like Libby.
Farmington Historical SocietymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Farmington Historical Society preserves town history and works with the library's Farmington Room for local history resources and archival materials.
Farmington Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a community resource partner providing environmental and conservation information to library patrons.
Farmington Public SchoolsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district partner for youth programming, outreach services to schools and daycare centers, and educational collaboration.
Farmington Valley Health DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing health and wellness information resources through the library's health databases.
BrainfusecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online tutoring, homework help (HelpNow), job assistance (JobNow), and veteran services (VetNow) through the library's digital platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

Library Connection Inc. (LCI): Connecticut library consortium of which Farmington Libraries is a member, providing shared integrated library system services, catalog search, and digital content sharing. Relevant as an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

Canton Public Library: Small Farmington Valley-adjacent municipal library in Canton, CT. Directly comparable as a small-town public library with traditional collections, digital lending, and community programming funded by town appropriations.
Glastonbury Public Library: Connecticut municipal library serving Glastonbury, a comparable affluent suburban community. Directly comparable as a single-town public library with similar demographics, programming model, and digital lending integrations.
Simsbury Public Library: Nearby Farmington Valley municipal library serving Simsbury, CT. Directly comparable single-town public library with similar digital platform offerings, programming breadth, and town-appropriation funding model.
Avon Free Public Library: Adjacent Connecticut municipal library serving a similarly sized suburban town. Directly comparable as a two-branch (or single-main) public library system funded by town appropriations, offering traditional collections plus digital lending platforms like Libby and Hoopla.
Bristol Public Library (CT): Connecticut municipal library system serving Bristol. Comparable as a multi-service public library offering digital lending, local history collections, and community programming in a similar Connecticut market.
West Hartford Public Library: Larger Connecticut municipal library serving West Hartford with multiple branches and similar eCollection/digital platform integrations. Comparable as a peer municipal system but at greater scale, offering a benchmark for what Farmington could grow into.
Burlington Public Library (CT): Connecticut municipal library in Burlington serving a similarly small suburban population. Directly comparable in scale, funding model, and digital platform offerings to Farmington Libraries.
New Britain Public Library: Connecticut municipal library serving New Britain. Comparable as a public library system offering physical and digital lending plus community programming, though serving a larger and more urban population than Farmington.

Broad incumbents

Connecticut State Library: State-level library agency providing statewide coordination, resources, and interlibrary loan infrastructure that municipal libraries including Farmington rely on. Broader incumbent operating at the state scale rather than competing directly with municipal branches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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FARMINGTON LIBRARIES M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about FARMINGTON LIBRARIES

What does FARMINGTON LIBRARIES do?

Is FARMINGTON LIBRARIES a public or private company?

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was FARMINGTON LIBRARIES founded?

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is FARMINGTON LIBRARIES based?

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES is headquartered in Farmington, United States, in the North America region.

How does FARMINGTON LIBRARIES make money?

One revenue line is on record: public Library Services.

Who are FARMINGTON LIBRARIES's main competitors?

Library Connection Inc. (LCI) is listed as an others. Direct peers are Canton Public Library, Glastonbury Public Library, Simsbury Public Library, Avon Free Public Library, Bristol Public Library (CT), West Hartford Public Library, Burlington Public Library (CT) and New Britain Public Library. Connecticut State Library is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does FARMINGTON LIBRARIES have an API?

No public API is recorded for FARMINGTON LIBRARIES.

What industry is FARMINGTON LIBRARIES in?

FARMINGTON LIBRARIES's product category is Public Library Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAGAC, Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management, with a secondary code of BPAIACAO, Public Libraries & Information Services. Its NAICS code is 51921 and its SIC code is 8200.