Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities geared to fun and learning. Siblings are welcome; there is no registration required. For more information call (248) 848-4315.
Baby Time
Ages Birth to 16 mos.
Main Library Children’s Program Room: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Little Me
Ages 16 to 24 mos.
Main Library Children’s Program Room: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos Age 2 yrs.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Guest readers present a favorite Dr. Seuss book. Afterwards we will have a craft and–of course– birthday cake. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Monday, March 2, 7 p.m. Guest Reader: Jeff Pavlik, Sunflour Bakehaus Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. Guest Reader: Josh Schu, Head of Adult Services, Main Library
Hansel and Gretel Ages 6 and up
Ages 3 to 5 yrs.
Ages Infants to 5 yrs.
We set out toys and learning materials for you and your children to enjoy as you meet new friends. Main Library Children’s Program Room: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Totally Toddlers Story Time
Walkers to age 3 with an adult
Child and Adolescent Therapist Jessica Cortez, LMSW, will present tips on:
Youngsters build vocabulary, selfawareness, coordination, and confidence as they move to new and familiar songs and rhymes. Physical and Occupational Therapists from Oakland County Early On lead the fun and are available to answer questions about your child’s development.
• Positive discipline • Making good choices as a family • Setting limits with young children • Communicating successfully Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION For adult programs and classes requiring registration: go to www.farmlib.org/ events/ or call the Main Library at (248) 553-6880 or the Farmington Branch at (248) 553-0300 ext. 216.
Teen Programming is designed for those in 7th grade through 12th grade. For more information contact Merry Beth Tacy (Main Library) at (248) 553-6870, merry.tacy@farmlib.org or Jennie Willard (Farmington Branch) at (248) 553-6264, Jennifer.Willard@farmlib.org.
A family-friendly version of Humperdinck’s opera (based on the classic fairy tale)–complete with piano accompaniment, professional cast, a small set and costumes. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m.
PAWS for Reading at the Main Library
Charlie, Chilly, Shelby and Happy are Certified Therapy Dogs who love to listen as children read! Stop by the Children’s Department or call (248) 848-4315 to schedule a 20-minute appointment.
• Soups • Sandwiches • Hot Dogs • Muffins/Bagels • Snacks
• Coffee/Tea • Specialty Coffee • Lattes • Fountain Drinks • Smoothies
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MARCH
Events & News
In this Issue Denotes programs sponsored by the Farmington Friends of the Library.
• Free Legal Aid Clinic • Teens Code Too! • Parenting Strategies
Need to print from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or home PC? Do it at the Library! Go to: www.farmlib.org/wireless-printing/ and click the appropriate links.
More than just books!
History •
Miss out on our weekly story times? Come listen and play along during this Saturday program featuring books, rhymes, finger plays and movement. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Parenting Strategies
Chapters Café
Preschool Story Time
Play Dates
Walking One- and Two-Year-Olds with an Adult
Main Street Opera Theatre Presents
Main Library Children’s Program Room: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library Children’s Program Room: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Musical Movement
• Movies • Music • Gardening • Women’s Health • Gaming • Holiday Events •
Infants to Age 5
Adults • Teens • Seniors • Children • Family • Computers • Writing • Crafts • Book Clubs • Wellness • Poetry • Lectures • Finance •
Regular Programs
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Art • Science • Culture • Community • Leadership
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
ADULT SERVICES
Isha Kriya Guided Meditation
Offered by Isha Foundation, a nonreligious public service organization, this is a simple yet powerful program. Main Library Auditorium: Sunday, March 1, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Quilting Bee
New and experienced quilters, bring your projects to hand sew, show and discuss while learning about classes, sales, fabric shops and upcoming events. Hosted by volunteers Lori Rhode, Sue Horner and Ernestine Baines. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information. Main Library Auditorium: Monday, March 2, 6 p.m.
Women in the Ancient World: You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!
ADULT SERVICES
Obtain basic information as well as brief advice and counsel from attorneys and legal aid providers. Hosted by Oakland County Bar Association in partnership with Farmington Youth Assistance. Reservations are welcomed, but not required; (248) 334-3400. Main Library Non-Fiction Quiet Room: Thursday, March 19, 4:30-7 p.m.
Comic Strip Studio Grades 6-12
Explore the basics of comic book art and storytelling, then head over to the Tech Take-Apart and Maker program, where you can create your own original storyboard. Registration Required. Main Library Conference Room A: Friday, March 13, 4 p.m.
Paperbacks are available for checkout in advance at the Information Desks.
Popular Books The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, March 4, 2 p.m.
Costick Center Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline William Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.: Thursday, March 5, 1 p.m.
Top Shelf Reads Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Page’s Food & Spirits, 23621 Farmington Rd.: Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Fiber Fans: Knit & Spin
Meet other knitters and spinners; share experiences; learn how to knit, crochet, or spin; and participate in projects. Main Library Conference Room A: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.
ESL Conversation Group
The law said you had to marry your brother-in-law. What did it say about divorce and property ownership? Were women better off in ancient Egypt, Greece or Rome? Where would you be better off? Find out from OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Practice your spoken English in a comfortable, informal setting. Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Movie Showing
Writing Programs
Book Discussion Groups
Free Legal Aid Clinic
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
(PG-13, 123 min.) Based on the bestselling book! Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.
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Hooked on Books
Memories, Milestones and Memoirs
Record your reminiscences to share with family and friends. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Conference Room B: Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Poetry Workshop
Study and write verse under the guidance of poet Jon Ballard, faculty member at Oakland Community College. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Conference Room B: Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Farmington Community Library Writers Group
Join us for discussion and writing exercises. Writers of all types and skill levels welcome. Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesday, March 17, 7 p.m.
The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan Main Library Conference Room A: Monday, March 30, 7 p.m.
TEEN SERVICES
Teen Tech Take-Apart and Maker Program Celebrate Teen Tech Week: Libraries Are for Making!
Ever wondered what’s inside your tech stuff? Bring screwdrivers and protective eyewear from home or use ours to dismantle and investigate the mysterious insides of keyboards, printers, PC towers, flat screen monitors, and more. You can also create a few Makerspace crafts to take home. Main Library Auditorium: Friday, March 13, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board
These 7th- to 12th-graders promote library use and reading to their peers, help in planning and implementing library programs, and write reviews and content for the Teen Scene Blog. Hours served on the board go toward volunteer requirements at area middle and high schools. Applications are available at http:// www.farmlib.org/teen-advisory-board. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 p.m.
Teens Code Too! Ages 10-16
Tech Classes
Open Lab
Ask your questions about Microsoft products, web applications, social media, online subscription databases, email, or personal tablets and devices to one of our tech gurus! If you would like to know beforehand whether we can address your specific problem please call (248) 848-4310. Main Library Computer Lab: First and third Thursdays of the month, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Coding Meetup Group
Join us as we talk about building websites, learning programming languages, and developing personal projects. No coding or programming experience necessary. Email questions and comments to paul.zink@farmlib.org. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Beyond Point-and-Click
Instructor Mike Lewis conducts a discussion group on advanced computer topics. Main Library Conference Room B: Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.
Hands-on Help
Schedule a 30-minute session with a volunteer instructor. Here is your chance to discuss a particular problem you might be having with word processing, the Internet or email. Main Library: Call (248) 553-6880 to set up an appointment.
Battle of the Books Form a team, read from a selected list of books and then compete with other teams by answering questions based on the books. This program is open to 6th-, 7th- and 8th-graders from Farmington/Farmington Hills middle, upper elementary and home schools. Registration forms and instructions are available at local schools, in the teen areas of both Farmington Community Library branches and online at http:// www.farmlib.org/battle-of-the-books-2. Forms must be completed and returned to the Media Centers of participating schools. (Home-schooled teams should turn in their forms at either branch of the Library.) Books are available at both branches of the Farmington Community Library for students to check out. QUESTIONING ROUND: Costick Activities Center (Dublin Hall): Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.
Do you have a great idea for an app, but no clue how to create one? Do the acronyms HTML and CSS scare you? Getting Started on the Do you wonder Internet how websites and Find out about search engines, social games really media, email, the Library’s catalog, work? and more in this series of six dropThen this is for you! An after-hours, teensin classes offered continuously only session, where librarian (and coding throughout the year. expert) Paul Zink will explain the basics William Costick Activities Center, and answer questions. Even better? 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.: You'll practice some coding and Mondays, 1:15 p.m. programming skills while working on your own simple game.
Senior Corner
Please note: You must arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for this after-hours lock-in. Seating is limited; registration required. Pizza and pop will be served before the program. Farmington Branch Computer Lab: Friday, March 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Book Buddy Volunteers
If you are interested in helping the Outreach Services Department deliver books to homebound Farmington/ Farmington Hills residents, please contact Julie Solomon at (248) 848-4311.