Chapters Cafe
1-, 2-, and 3-year-olds with an adult Enjoy interactive play time and learn from a weekly guest expert who will be available to answer questions. Registration is required. We encourage families to attend at least three days. For more information or to sign up call (248) 553-0300 ext. 220. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Fridays: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:45 a.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. Appointments are available for Monday afternoons, Monday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Senior Corner
Getting Started on the Internet
Find out about search engines, social media, email, the Library’s catalog, and more in this series of six drop-in classes offered continuously throughout the year. William Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.: Mondays, 1:15 p.m. 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.
Tumblebooks are also iPad and Nook compatible - just click on the “Tumble mobile” icon from the Tumblebooks home page. Pebble Go is an award-winning database for grades K-3 with simple navigation to make reading and research fun for emerging readers. Choose from Animals, Earth and Space, Biographies, or Social Studies and start learning! Watch a video of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, listen to Michelle Obama speak, learn about living in a desert, see a veterinarian at work, and much more. Pebble Go will even read the text to you! To access: > Go to www.farmlib.org > Click on Kids Page > Click on the Pebble Go! or TumbleBook Library icon > Enter your library card number and the last four digits of your phone number
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Jim & Christine Bezy welcome you! • Soups • Sandwiches • Lattes • Hot Dogs • Snacks
• Coffee/Tea • Specialty Coffee • Fountain Drinks • Muffins/Bagels • Smoothies
Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For programs 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. HOLIDAY CLOSING: May 23-25 (Memorial Day) HOURS: Monday-Thursday:............... 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday:................ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday:.................................... 1 p.m.-5 p.m. PHONE NUMBERS: Circulation: ........................... (248) 553-0300 Children’s Information: . .. (248) 848-4315 Adult Information: . ........... (248) 553-6880 Meeting Room Inquiries: .(248) 553-0320
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LIBRARY ITEM RECOVERY
The Farmington Community Library has begun using Unique Management Services to help recover lost items and fines. The status of your account can be checked 24/7 via our “My Account” link at www.farmlib.org. Patrons are encouraged to read all library correspondence carefully to stay aware of due dates and potential charges. BOARD MEMBERS: Gerald Bosler.....................................Secretary Mary Bush..............................................Trustee Clark G. Doughty.............................President Bruce Lazar............................................Trustee Camilla Liebold....................................Trustee James McLaughlin................ Vice President James (Mike) Moran...........................Trustee Pamela O’Malley.............................. Treasurer Elyse Streit............................. Library Director
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Events & News
In this Issue Denotes programs sponsored by the Farmington Friends of the Library.
• Digital Conversion • High Tech Game Day for Teens • The School of Rock Rookies for Kids • Local memoir author Laura Hedgecock
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More than just books!
History •
Book Buddy Volunteers
The Tumble Book Library database gives young children online access to hundreds of animated talking picture books plus games, puzzles, videos, and language learning activities, too!
Adults • Teens • Seniors • Children • Family • • Movies • Music • Gardening • Women’s Health • Gaming • Holiday Events •
for Pre-Readers, Emerging Readers, and English Language Learners
AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
To better serve you, FCL will now automatically renew any of your eligible items to help you avoid overdue fines! If your items are not: - already overdue - “Your Lucky Day” - ebooks - on hold for another patron And you do not have any blocks on your account, the system will renew them for you to the maximum checkout time. Patrons with email addresses in their accounts will receive these renewal notices, but patrons who receive notifications by phone or mail will not, and are encouraged to check their accounts at www.farmlib.org/renew to verify renewals.
Computers • Writing • Crafts • Book Clubs • Wellness • Poetry • Lectures • Finance •
Play and Learn with Me
Online Resources
Art • Science • Culture • Community • Leadership
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
ADULT SERVICES ESL Conversation Group
Practice your spoken English in a comfortable, informal setting. Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m.
FREE Comic Book Day!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero or supervillain for a day of comics, crafts, and crime fighting and go home with a FREE comic. While supplies last. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, May 2, 2-4 p.m. Free comics, while supplies last, all day at the Farmington Branch.
Quilting Bee
New and experienced quilters are invited to bring your project to hand sew, show and discuss. Main Library Auditorium: Monday, May 4, 6 p.m.
Preserve your Memories
Have slides, photos, VHS or audio cassette tapes you want preserved for the future? Check out our new self-serve Media Conversion Station! It includes specialized scanners, a VHS to DVD converter, and a cassette to digital/ DVD converter. Bring or buy media (Music CD-Rs/ DVD-Rs or USBs) to save your stuff. Registration required. Main Library Heritage Room: Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 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, May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Sustainable Landscaping
Drew Lathin, of Creating Sustainable Landscapes, will help us kick off a great season of Michigan gardening. Native landscapes require less effort, resources, and cost to maintain, making them a more sustainable alternative to non-native plants. Join us in learning how to save our local ecology one property at a time! Registration required. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m.
Book Discussion Groups Paperbacks are available for checkout in advance at the Information Desks.
Popular Books
End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, May 6, 2 p.m.
Costick Center
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter William Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd.: Thursday, May 7, 1 p.m.
Top Shelf Reads
A Scanner Darkly by Philip Dick Page’s Food & Spirits, 23621 Farmington Rd.: Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Hooked on Books
The Bohemians: Mark Twain and the San Francisco Writers Who Reinvented American Literature by Ben Tarnoff Main Library Quiet Room – Browsing Side: Monday, May 18, 7 p.m.
Writing Programs 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, May 13, 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, May 19, 7 p.m.
Memories, Milestones and Memoirs
Record your reminiscences to share with family and friends. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Conference Room B: Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.-noon
ADULT SERVICES
Memoir Writing with Laura
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TEEN SERVICES
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Ages 1-9 years
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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: The first and third Thursdays 6-8 p.m. and the second Thursday 2-4 p.m. each month.
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.
Parent & Childcare Provider Workshops
Meet Baby Goats!
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To celebrate Older Americans Month, the Library has invited author, memoir sharing specialist, and speaker Laura Hedgecock to talk about turning your memories into memoirs. Her new book, Memories of Me: A Complete Guide to Telling and Sharing the Stories of Your Life is due out this month. For more information visit her website at www.treasurechestofmemories.com. Bring a pen and paper. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Auditorium: Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Ages 10-16 Got the day off from school? Come on into the Library for pizza and play! We’ll have lunch, and then pull out games – everything from board games to console games. Our main attraction, though, is our Spheros: sphere-shaped robots we can program, control, and race! Registration is required so that we will have enough food – and fun! Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesday, May 5, 1-3 pm
Teen Advisory and Volunteer 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 Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 p.m.
T-Shirt
Workshop ----Ages 10 and Up---Make a fun T-shirt at the Library after school. We will have fabric markers, paints and other fun items to make your T-shirt unique.
Bring a t-shirt or any other fabric you’d like to decorate. Helpful hint: wash your T-shirt before you bring it to the program! Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Friday, May 15, 4 p.m.
Toilet Training
Staff from the Michigan State University Extension, Tollgate Education Center and Farm will bring baby goats to the Library and talk about their care. There will be time for petting the goats and we’ll have crafts, too. No registration needed. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information.
Adults only Lynn Legg, P.T. from Early On will discuss how to recognize signs of readiness and choosing the right time to start. She will provide suggestions of procedures to follow and will also answer questions. Registration required; www.farmlib.org/events. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information. Main Library Children’s Program Room Thursday, May 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Kindergarten Readiness
Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.
Adults only Julie Ogg, M.Ed. from Great Start will talk about how to develop skills your child needs for a successful transition to Kindergarten. Registration required; www.farmlib.org/ events. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information. Main Library Children’s Program Room Wednesday, May 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
ROOKIES PROGRAM Ages 5-7
This four-week program will inspire your inner rock star. Young rockers will learn pitch, rhythm and musical teamwork through musical games and group rehearsal of simple rock songs. Children will experience the magic of playing all of the major rock instruments: guitar, bass, keyboard/piano, drums and vocals. This 4 week class is limited so sign up today. Registration required: (248) 553-0300 ext. 220. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Musical Movement
Walking one and two-year olds (with an adult) build vocabulary, coordination, and confidence moving to new and familiar songs and rhymes. Therapists from Oakland County Early On lead the fun and will answer questions about child development. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, May 16: 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate Mom!
Just in time for for Mother’s Day
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Make a card to share with your Mom. Main Library Program Room: Saturday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.