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SummerChildren’s Programs

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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


Play & Learn


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


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


Terrific Twos

Pavilion Story Time


Tales, Tunes & Tots

Terrific Twos

PavilionStory Time


Family PicnicMovie Night

Read It, Rate It & Make It

Play Dates

SMART Monday

Sing-AlongStory Time with

Miss Lynn


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.

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