May 2015 - Farmington Community Library Home Page

Main Library-W. Twelve Mile Road Children’s Programs
Main Library: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302
(248) 848-4315
http://www.farmlib.org
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Little Me
10:30 a.m.
July 2015
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6
7
Library
Closed
12
8
Play Dates
10:30 a.m.
Basic Sewing
Skills
6:30 p.m.
13
14
Construct It
2 p.m.
19
Last day to
pick up a
SRC reading
log
26
20
Little Me
10:30 a.m.
21
27
Monday
Afternoon Movie
2 p.m.
9
10 Preschool
Story Time
10:30 a.m.
Toy Design and
Manufacturing
2 p.m.
11
18
Terrific Twos
10:30 a.m.
Kids Knit and
Crochet
6:30 p.m.
4
Preschool
Story Time
10:30 a.m.
22
23 Terrific Twos
10:30 a.m.
Wildlife Recovery:
Birds of Prey
1 p.m. OR 3 p.m.
Kids Knit and
Crochet
6:30 p.m.
24
30 Meet Author
Kelly DiPucchio
2 p.m.
31 Michigan’s
Amazing Animals
2 p.m.
Basic Sewing
Skills
6:30 p.m.
28
3
17
Little Me
10:30 a.m.
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Play Dates Ages Birth-5 years No registration required.
STORY TIMES No registration required.
Little Me Ages 16-24 months
Terrific Twos Age 2 years
Preschool Story Time Ages 3-5 years
Sing, Dance and Act with the 4th Wall Kids Ages 5-9
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Thursday, July 2 2 p.m. No registration required.
Enjoy an introductory theater workshop with 4th Wall!
Kids Knit and Crochet* Ages 8 and up
Main Library, Children’s Program Room
Thursdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23 6:30 p.m.
*Registration required for those who need instruction.
Learn to knit and crochet or if you already know how,
come hang out with other fiber fans. Note: The class
on the 23rd will take place in Conference Room A.
Basic Sewing Skills* Ages 9 and up
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Tuesdays, July 7 OR July 21 6:30 p.m. *Registration required.
Learn how to make a small stuffed animal!
Toy Design and Manufacturing* Ages 8 and up
Main Library, Children’s Program Room
Friday, July 10 2 p.m. *Registration required.
After hearing from an expert, make your own toy!
Construct It Ages 7-12
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Monday, July 13 2 p.m. No registration required.
Use ordinary materials to make extraordinary things!
Summer Reading Club Every Hero Has a Story! June 6-August 2
Readers age 2 through finishing 6th grade earn prizes with this
incentive program. Those that complete a log earn a free book!
Saturday
2 Terrific Twos
10:30 a.m.
Theater Workshop
2 p.m.
Kids Knit and
Crochet
6:30 p.m.
16 Terrific Twos
10:30 a.m.
Kids Knit and
Crochet
6:30 p.m.
Play Dates
10:30 a.m.
Tech Take-Apart
2 p.m.
Friday
Little Me
10:30 a.m.
Books and Bites Jr.
Book Discussion
2 p.m.
15
Play Dates
10:30 a.m.
Thursday
Library
Closed
Preschool
Story Time
10:30 a.m.
25
Book Fair Begins
Minecraft @ Your
Library
6:30 p.m.
Books and Bites Jr. Book Discussion* Grades 1-4
Main Library, Conference Room A
Wednesday, July 15 2 p.m. *Registration required.
Listen to books by Kelly Dipucchio and decorate
banners for her upcoming visit on July 30.
Tech Take-Apart* Ages 8 and up
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Monday, July 20 2 p.m. *Registration required.
Take apart old computers and learn how they work.
Wildlife Recovery: Birds of Prey Ages 5 and up
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Thursday, July 23 1 p.m. OR 3 p.m.
No registration required.
Joe Rogers will present live birds from his rescue organization.
Minecraft @ Your Library After Hours!* Ages 7-12
Main Library, Computer Commons
Friday, July 24 6:30 p.m. *Registration required.
Use your own Minecraft account to play on the Library’s
Minecraft server. Parents must remain in the building.
Monday Afternoon Movie: The Incredibles (PG, 115 min.)
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Monday, July 27 2 p.m. No registration required. All ages.
Meet Author Kelly DiPucchio Ages 5 and up
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Thursday, July 30 2 p.m. No registration required.
Author Kelly DiPucchio will share tips about writing.
Michigan’s Amazing Animals Ages 5 and up
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Friday, July 31 2 p.m. No registration required.
Meet two live animals and enjoy activities/crafts!
The Library will be closed on July 4 and 5.
Main Library-W. Twelve Mile Road Children’s Programs
Main Library: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302
(248) 848-4315
http://www.farmlib.org
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
August 2015
2
3
Book Fair
Ends
9
End of
Summer
Reading Party
at Costick
Center
6:30 p.m.
10
4
5
6
7
8
12
13
14
15
Play Dates
Ages Birth-5
10:30 a.m.
The Summer
Reading AND
Writing Program
Begins
11
Pete the Cat
Story Time
and Costume
Character
Ages 2 and up
2 p.m. OR 7 p.m.
Play Dates
Ages Birth-5
10:30 a.m.
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17
18
19
20
21
22
26
27
28
29
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3
4
5
Play Dates
Ages Birth-5
10:30 a.m.
23
24
25
Play Dates
Ages Birth-5
10:30 a.m.
30
The Summer
Reading and
Writing
Program
Ends
31
1
Library Closed
Play Dates Ages Birth-5 years No registration required.
Tuesdays: August 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 a.m.
We will provide toys, books, and space for your enjoyment!
Pete the Cat Story Time and Costume Character
Main Library, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Thursday, August 13 2 p.m. OR 7 p.m.
Hear favorite Pete the Cat books, dance, sing, make crafts
and pose for photos with a costume character of Pete.
No registration required. For ages 2 and up.
The Summer Reading AND Writing Program
Main Library, Children’s Information Desk
August 4-August 30
Read a book, write a one- or two-paragraph essay promoting
this book to other readers, and earn a sweepstakes ticket for a
$10 Barnes and Noble gift card.
Limit one essay and entry per week.
For students entering 1st-7th grades.
The Library will be closed on
September 5th, 6th, and 7th
due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Library Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
PAWS for Reading*
Certified Therapy Dogs love to listen as
children read! Stop by the Children’s
Department or call (248) 848-4315 to
schedule a 15-30 minute appointment.
*Registration required.
Regular Story Times
will resume the week of September 8th.
We encourage all parents and caregivers to take time to
share stories with their children. Studies have shown
that reading as little as 15 minutes a day can improve
language and reading comprehension.
Locations:
Main Library: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302
Farmington Branch: 23500 Liberty Street
Farmington, MI 48335-3570
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.