Farmington Public Library, Public library in Farmington, New Mexico, United States.

Farmington Public Library is a public library system in San Juan County, New Mexico, with its main building at 2101 East Twentieth Street, opened in 2003. Designed by Bill Hidell and Associates of Carrollton, Texas, the building has a rotunda with glass panels sandblasted with local petroglyph images. The rotunda floor is engraved with "Summer Solstice" and "Winter Solstice" at precise spots lit by a small window on those dates.

The library originated in 1921 within a private residence as a modest collection before relocating multiple times over the decades. The current building with its contemporary architecture reflects a long evolution from those humble beginnings into a substantial community facility.

Sandblasted onto the building's glass panels are images of local petroglyphs. On the rotunda floor, the words "Summer Solstice" and "Winter Solstice" are engraved at precise spots; sunlight through a small window highlights them exactly on those dates.

The main library stands on East Twentieth Street between Farmington Avenue and Schofield Lane, with a branch in Shiprock. The building opened in 2003 and was already at capacity in collection space, public computers and meeting-room access by 2007, so plan ahead for busy periods. Look for the small window that lights the solstice inscriptions on the rotunda floor.

The building was recognized in 2004 for its innovative interior design approach and thoughtful use of light that maximizes daylight. This design achievement makes daily use more pleasant and sets the structure apart from other libraries in the region.