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

www.farmlib.org

CHILDREN'SPROGRAMS

Summer 2018

Join us in reading, singing, talking, and playing to build a foundation for early

literacy and lifelong learning.

TOT TIME • Ages 0-3Song, finger play and story, followed by interactive play time.Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

BABY TIME • Infants to walkersMain Library Children’s Program Room: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

RHYTHM & RHYME STORY TIME • Walkers to 36 monthsMain Library Children’s Program Room: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

PAVILION STORY TIME • All agesJoin us for a fresh air story time, then play with our outdoor toys.Riley Park in Downtown Farmington: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME • Ages 3-5Main Library Children’s Program Room: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Photos from our 2017 Summer Reading Final Party

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JUNE 2018

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Last Day of Summer

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Final Party

Scholastic Book Fair

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SIGN UP TODAY! Track the books you read with your pre-Kindergartener and

earn prizes along the way to 1,000.Sponsored by the Farmington Friends of the Library.

Community Sings!

Last Day to Sign Up

for Summer Reading

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FARMINGTON BRANCH23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335 (248) 473-3118

KIDS FIT 4 FUNFinishing Kindergarten

to finishing 5th Grade CCPlus brings a fun program featuring party dances, fitness routines, Zumba Kids and games.Farmington Branch Meeting RoomThursday, June 21, 2 p.m.

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS CHALLENGE! • Finishing

Kindergarten to finishing 5th GradeJoin the fun with a reading of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, by Drew Daywalt. What can you create with only paper and scissors? What can you build with just rocks? Farmington Branch Meeting RoomThursday, July 5, 2 p.m.

DRUMMUNITY Finishing Kindergarten

to finishing 5th Grade Lori Fithian, drum circle facilitator, will bring her collection of hand drums and percussion toys to transform our community into a “Drummunity.” Farmington Branch Meeting RoomThursday, July 19, 2 p.m.

TECH DAY • Ages 8-12Registration required; (248) 473-3118. Explore fun tech toys like Makey Makey and Snap Circuits. Farmington Branch Meeting RoomFriday, June 29, 2 p.m.

WONDER MOVIE AND BOOK COMPARISON • Ages 9-12 Have you read the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio? Come watch the movie (PG, 113 min) and stay after to compare the two. Farmington Branch Meeting RoomWednesday, July 18, 2 p.m.

11TH ANNUAL LOC MONEY PROGRAM Ages 8-12Registration required; (248) 473-3118. Participants will learn and use everyday money knowledge to follow clues & crack the mystery of the missing museum exhibits. Farmington Branch Meeting RoomMonday-Wednesday, June 25-272 p.m.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT All agesJoin us for the sing-along version of the Sound of Music! Bring a blanket and/or chairs and something to drink; we will provide the popcorn.Entertainment beforehand at 7 p.m. Farmington Branch Parking LotSaturday, June 2, 8 p.m. (Movie)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TREAT All ages

Celebrate the last day of school with Kona Ice and sign up for Summer Reading. Farmington Branch OutsideFriday, June 15, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

FAMILY PICNIC MOVIE NIGHTS • All ages

Farmington Branch Meeting RoomWednesdays, 6:30 p.m.June 27: Beauty and the Beast(Disney Animated)July 18: FerdinandAugust 15: Enchanted

LUNCH WITH TRUCKS • All ages Bring your lunch and check out the heavy machinery, look for hidden trucks, and take part in a book dig. Sponsored by the Cities of Farmington/Farmington Hills. Farmington Branch Parking LotMonday, June 18, Noon

STREAMING ALONG • Ages 3 to entering Kindergarten in the Fall Farmington Branch Meeting RoomTuesdays, June 19 & 26; July 3, 10 & 17, 10:30 a.m.

FULL STREAM AHEAD • Finishing Kindergarten to 5th Grade Farmington Branch Meeting RoomTuesdays, June 19 & 26; July 3, 10 & 17, 2 p.m.

MUSICAL MOVIE FRIDAY • All agesSit back and enjoy a classic musical. Farmington Branch Meeting RoomFridays, June 15 & 22; July 6 & 132 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY32737 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4315

June 2 - July 29, 2018Ages Birth through Grade 5Readers who complete 12 hours of reading earn prizes including a free book at our Scholastic Book Fair.

LIBRARIES ROCK!SUMMER READING

FAMILY FUN IN RILEY PARK

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 Farmington: Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

JUNE 20: Zippity2Dads Sponsored by PLUSkateboarding and Camp CaseyJULY 11: Jim Gill Sponsored by dROP AquaticsJULY 25: Double Play Flute and Tuba Sponsored by Zap ZoneAUGUST 8: Bichini Bia Congo Sponsored by Lil’ KickersAUGUST 22: Cameron Zvara Sponsored by Hersh-Beattie Orthodontics

Kick-Off PartyFarmington Branch: Saturday, June 2 10 a.m. - Noon

Final PartyCarnival games, hayride, karaoke, MSU Tollgate’s petting farm, bounce house, fire truck, and magic shows by Jeff Wawraczek.William Costick Activities CenterMonday, July 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

TALES, TUNES & TOTS • Ages 1-5 Enjoy fun stories, songs and activities. Main Library AuditoriumThursdays, June 7 & 21, 7 p.m.

ICE CREAM SOCIALCelebrate the last day of school with ice cream and sign up for Summer Reading. Co-sponsored by Heartland Marketplace.Main Library Program RoomFriday, June 15, 2-4 p.m.

COMMUNITY SINGS! WITH MATT WATROBA • All ages

Main Library AuditoriumTuesdays, June 26; July 31 &August 28, 7 p.m.

NATURE DISCOVERY PRESENTS MICHIGAN

AMPHIBIANS • Ages 5 and up Visit nine stations to see and learn about Michigan snakes, turtles, frogs and salamanders.Main Library AuditoriumThursday, June 28, 2 & 3 p.m.

SUSHI ROLLING • Ages 7-11Registration required;

(248) 848-4315. Led by staff from Benihana.Main Library Program RoomFriday, July 6, 2 p.m.

NATIVE AMERICAN SONG, DANCE AND CULTURE

Ages 5 & upReg and Marca Pettibone will discuss spiritual and cultural ties to the earth, customs, and ceremonial clothing handed down over hundreds of years. They will also sing, dance and answer questions.Main Library AuditoriumThursday, July 12, 2 p.m.

RUTH BARSHAW’S DRAWING LESSONS • Ages 5 & up

The author of Ellie McDoodle will talk about her life of reading and writing, lead drawing lessons, and autograph books. Co-sponsored by the West Oaks Civitans.Main Library AuditoriumThursday, July 26, 2 & 7 p.m.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP • Grades 4-7Author Supriya Kelkar will present a screenwriter’s tips to strengthening fiction writing. Co-sponsored by the West Oaks Civitans. Main Library Program RoomTuesday, August 7, 7 p.m.

SING ALONG STORY TIME • All agesSing and dance to stories by Eric Litwin and songs by Laurie Berkner.Main Library Program RoomTuesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.

CLAP IT, TAP IT, SING IT WITH KAREN BONNICI • All ages

Karen shares her instruments to accompany her stories and songs. Get ready to clap, snap, tap, sing and rock along to the music.Main Library AuditoriumWednesday, August 29, 10:30 a.m.

PLAY DATES • Ages 0-3 Main Library Program RoomMondays, 10:30 a.m.

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) 473-3118.

MESSY MONDAY • Ages 5-8 Main Library Program RoomMonday, June 25, 2 p.m.

JAPANESE CRAFTS FOR TANABATA • Ages 5 and up Main Library Program RoomMonday, July 2, 2 & 7 p.m.

ROCK PAINTING • Ages 5 and upMain Library Program RoomMonday, July 9, 2 & 7 p.m.

TECH TAKE-APART • Ages 9-11 Registration required.Main Library Program RoomMonday, July 16, 2 p.m.

BLOCK PARTY • Ages 5 and up Main Library AuditoriumMonday, July 23, 2 & 7 p.m.

MAKER MONDAYS