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SummerChildren’s Programs
www.farmlib.org
Main Library (248) 848-431532737 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Farmington Branch (248) 553-0321, ext. 22023500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335
Infants to walkers
Main Library Children’s Program Room Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 7 p.m.
walkers to 24 months
Walkers to 24 months
Main Library Children’s Program Room Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m.
Age 2
Main Library Children’s Program Room Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5
Main Library Children’s Program Room Fridays, June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 10:30 a.m.
STORY TIMES Join us in reading, singing, talking, and playing to build a foundation for early literacy and lifelong learning.
Play Dates
Tot TimeLittle Me
Terrific Twos
Tales, Tunes & Tots
Terrific Twos
Pavilion Story Time
Thursdays Are Thrilling!
Tales, Tunes & Tots
Play & Learn
Play & Learn
Preschool Story Time
Play & LearnPreschool
Story Time Browndog
DessertsIce Cream Social
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Play Dates
Tot Time
Baby Time
Little MeBaby Time
Terrific Twos
Play Dates
Tot Time
Lunch with Trucks
SMART Monday
STREAMing Along
Full STREAM Ahead
Baby Time
Little Me
LOC Program
Family Picnic Movie Night
Little Me
Read It, Rate It & Make It
Family Fun in Riley Park
Play & Learn
Preschool Story Time
Play & Learn
Preschool Story Time
Techno-Play
After-Hours Minecraft
STREAMing Along
Full STREAM Ahead
LOC Program
Baby Time
Terrific Twos
Pavilion Story Time
Thursdays AreThriling!
Play Dates
Tot Time
SMART Monday
Little Me
Family Funin Riley Park
Little Me
Share a Book, Hear a Book
Family Picnic Movie Night
Pavilion Story Time
Thursdays AreThriling!
Play Dates
Tot Time
SMART Monday
Play Dates
Tot Time
SMART Monday
STREAMing Along
Full STREAM Ahead
Baby Time
STREAMing Along
Full STREAM Ahead
Baby Time
Little Me
Read It, Rate It& Make It
Basic Sewing Family Fun
in Riley Park
PreschoolStory Time
Techno-Play
PreschoolStory Time
Tie Dye a T-Shirt
After-Hours Minecraft
Terrific Twos
Thursdays Are Thrilling!
Terrific Twos
Pavilion Story Time
Thursdays Are Thrilling!
Tales, Tunes & Tots
Terrific Twos
PavilionStory Time
Thursdays AreThriling!
Family PicnicMovie Night
Read It, Rate It & Make It
Play Dates
SMART Monday
Sing-AlongStory Time with
Miss Lynn
Family Funin Riley Park
Basic SewingSkills
Kevin Devine in Concert
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SUMMER READING CLUBJune 3 - July 30, 2017
For children from birth through finishing 5th grade
Get Started!Pick up your reading log beginning June 3 through July 16. Readers who complete 12 hours of reading earn prizes, including a free book at our Scholastic Book Fair.
Summer Reading Kick-Off • All ages
Sign up for the children’s, teen and adult summer reading club programs, and join us for fun activities.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomSaturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-noon
Main Library Children’s Program RoomSaturday, June 3, 2-4 p.m.
Final Party!William Costick Activities Center (28600 11 Mile Rd.) Monday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.For more information, please call (248) 848-4315.
Play Dates
Tot Time
SMART Monday
LOC Program
Library Closed
Book Fairbegins today and ends on
July 30
Last day to start
Summer Reading
Intro to the Night Sky
Julie Rubini
SRCends
SRCFinal Party
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Story Time
Build a Better World and help these local organizations:• Deposit spare change in jars at the Children’s
Information Desk for the American Red Cross
• Make a cat or dog toy and show some love for our fine furry friends at the Michigan Humane Society
• Support the Foster Closet of Oakland County by providing new or gently used items for families in need
• Design a cheerful card or sun catcher for the seniors of Farmington/Farmington Hills
Play DatesInfants to 5 years
Enjoy our toys and learning materials as you and your child make new friends.
Main Library Children’sProgram RoomMondays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17; August 7, 14, 10:30 a.m.
Tales, Tunes & TotsAges 1-5 with an adult
Stories, songs and musical activities. Siblings welcome.
Main Library AuditoriumThursdays, June 15, 29; July 13, 7 p.m.
Ice Cream Social All ages
Celebrate the last day of school and sign up for Summer Reading. Sponsored by Heartland Marketplace.
Main Library Children’s Program Room Friday, June 16, 2-4 p.m.
SMART MondaysScience, Math, Art, Reading, TechnologyAges 5 and up
Drop in to build and create with Legos, Magnetic Wall, Straws and Connectors, blocks and other materials.
Main Library Children’s Program RoomMondays, June 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17; August 14, 2-8 p.m.
Read It, Rate It and Make It Book DiscussionsGrades 1-4Registration required; (248) 848-4315.
Pick up a copy of the book, read it then join us for discussion and craft activity.
Main Library Children’s Program Room Wednesdays, 2 p.m.June 21: How Oliver Olson Changed the World July 19: Heroes on the Side
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. August 9: How Oliver Olson Changed the World
STREAMing Along Age 3 to entering Kindergarten this fall
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art/Architecture, Music/Math. Each week one of these topics will be explored with a book and hands-on activities.
Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesdays, June 20, 27; July 11, 18 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Full STREAM Ahead Finishing Kindergarten to grade 5
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art/Architecture, Music/Math. Each week one of these topics will be explored with a book and hands-on activities.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomTuesdays, June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 2-3:30 p.m.
Pavilion Story TimeIn Downtown Farmington Join us for a lively outdoor story time. Stay for some fun with our outdoor toys and activities.
Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park: Thursdays, June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 27, 11 a.m.
10th Annual LOC Money ProgramAges 8-12 Registration required; (248) 553-0321, ext. 220, beginning June 1.
In this three-day program you will learn about Saving, Spending and Entrepreneurship.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomMonday to Wednesday, June 26-28, 2-3:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Night SkyLocate constellations (like the Big Dipper) and bright stars (like Polaris) with help from Jenny Pon of the Farmington Hills Stargazers.
Main Library Auditorium Friday, July 28, 2 p.m.
Sing-Along Story Time with Miss LynnAll ages
Lynn Hartwig’s interactive program features guitar accompaniment and puppets, including Clifford, Kermit, Feathers and Spotty.
Main Library Auditorium Monday, August 2110:30 a.m.
Kevin Devine in ConcertAll ages
Sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along fun with new and familiar songs.
Main Library Auditorium Monday, August 2810:30 a.m.
After-Hours Minecraft @Your LibraryAges 6-11Registration required; (248) 848-4315.
Gather your friends and play for two hours in Creative Mode on the Library’s own Minecraft server! Light refreshments will be served.
Main Library Computer LabFridays, June 30; July 14 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tie-Dye a T-ShirtAges 9 and upRegistration required; (248) 848-4315.
Create your own colorful design with magic markers. Bring a washed t-shirt - 100% cotton works best.
Main Library Children’s Program RoomFriday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Basic Sewing SkillsAges 9 and upRegistration required; (248) 848-4315.
Learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot and do the running stitch. Then make a small stuffed animal. Led by volunteers from the Farmington Hills Library Quilters.
Main Library AuditoriumWednesday, July 19 or Tuesday, August 226:30 p.m.
Julie Rubini Presents the Life of Millie Benson, a.k.a. Carolyn KeeneFind out about the author who ghostwrote 23 Nancy Drew books and whose own life was as adventurous as her heroine’s. Presenter: Julie Rubini, author of Missing Millie Benson.
Main Library Auditorium Monday, July 247 p.m.
Family Picnic Movie NightsBring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a family friendly movie.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomWednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
June 28: The BFG (PG, 117 min.)July 12: The Secret Life of Pets (PG, 90 min.)August 9: Pete’s Dragon (PG, 103 min.)
Techno-Play Ages 9 and upRegistration required; (248) 553-0321, ext. 220, beginning June 1.
Explore fun tech toys like Makey Makey and Snap Circuits.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomFridays, June 30; July 7 2 p.m.
Share a Book, Hear a BookAges 9-12
Have you read a good book lately? Need suggestions for what to read next? Come and share highlights of your favorite chapter book and hear about some new great titles from one of our children’s staff.
Farmington Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, July 12 2 p.m.
Get Ready for Kindergarten Story TimeAll ages
Starting kindergarten this fall? Then this story time is just for you! Hear some stories about other brave 5-year-olds and enjoy some fun activities afterward.
Farmington Branch Meeting Room Saturday, August 2611 a.m.
23500 Liberty Street, Farmington FARMINGTON BRANCHMAIN LIBRARY 32737 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills THURSDAYS ARE THRILLING!
FAMILY FUNIN RILEY PARK Play and Learn
with Me
1-, 2- and 3-year-oldsRegistration required; (248) 553-0321, ext. 220.
Enjoy interactive play time and learn from a weekly guest expert who will be available to answer questions. We encourage families to attend at least three days.
Farmington Branch Meeting Room Fridays, June, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Tot Time • Ages 0-3
The first portion of our story time includes a song, finger play, and story. The second portion is open interactive play time for you and your child to explore our developmentally appropriate toys.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomMondays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m.
Browndog DessertsCome celebrate the last day of school and sign up for Summer Reading. All ages are welcome to a delicious ice cream treat!
Farmington BranchOutside Front Door Friday, June 16noon-1:30 p.m.
Lunch with Trucks Sponsored by the Cities of Farmington/Farmington Hills
Bring your lunch and check out the heavy machinery, look for hidden trucks among the vehicles, take part in a book dig and enjoy a snack from the scoop of a truck.
Farmington Branch Parking LotMonday, June 19noon-2 p.m.
Night Creatures Ages 5 and up
Staff from the Bat Conservancy at Cranbrook will bring nocturnal animals and talk about how they live.
Main Library AuditoriumThursday, June 22, 1 and 3 p.m.
Recess
Join us for some outdoor recess, Giant Jenga, KerPlunk, Giant Yahtzee, relay races and much more.
Outside at the Farmington Branch Thursday, June 29, 2 p.m.
Paleo Joe • Ages 5 and up Co-sponsored by the West Oaks Civitan Club
Paleontologist Joe Kchodl will talk about unearthing dinosaurs, present fossils, and answer questions. His books will be available for purchase and autographing.
Main Library AuditoriumThursday, July 6, 2 p.m.
Michigan Humane Society
Find out about the Michigan Humane Society’s important work in our community. We will make dog and cat toys for animals in their care.
Farmington Branch Meeting RoomThursday, July 13, 2 p.m.
Minute to Win It!Can you take the dare? There will be several “minute to win it” challenges for you to try.
Farmington Branch Children’s AreaThursday, July 20, 2 p.m.
Hands-On Museum Presents Hands-On Science • Ages 5 and up
Explore nine different science activities presented by staff from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Main Library AuditoriumThursday, July 27, 2-4 p.m.
The Children’s Department looks forward to helping you find great books to read this Summer and all year long!
Free Family Fun Entertainment. Bring a blanket, come early and have a picnic or grab dinner at one of the local restaurants, then enjoy the show! These programs are made possible through the generosity of the Farmington Friends of the Library, The DDA and the sponsors shown below.
Riley Park in Downtown FarmingtonWednesdays, 7 p.m.
June 21: Eric Litwin Sponsored by Zap Zone
July 5: Cirque Amongus Sponsored by Chemical Bank
July 19: Jason Abbott Sponsored by Total Sports/Lil’ Kickers
August 2: Randy Kaplan Sponsored by dROP Aquatics
August 16: Detroit Children’s Choir Sponsored by Total Sports/Lil’ Kickers
In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Farmington Branch Library. A decision will be made by 5:30 p.m. the night of the performance, please call (248) 553-0321 ext. 220.