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Bookmark This... Highlights of the Year Page 1

How Our Community Highlights of 2013 Uses the Library A Look Back

I GEEK the Library Campaign I Geek Oscar Shorts, an event held in February, was our successful kick-off for this community-based public awareness program.

$100,000 Contribution from Farmington Friends of the Library

These funds supplemented budgets for materials, informational programs and cultural events.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Page 2

Reading Programs Page 4

Wi-Fi Printing Capability

Patrons may now print from their laptops anywhere in the Library.

New Express Checkout Equipment

Libraries Are for Lifelong Learning (Programs for adults and teens) Pages 2-4

On these units patrons can check out materials themselves, view their accounts and renew items.

Libraries Are for Early Literacy (Programs for children) Pages 5-7 Oscar Shorts Red Carpet Showing Page 8

Expanded e-Books Collection

As patron use of Kindles, Nooks, tablets and mobile devices increases, the Library has designated more funding for e-books.

From July 1, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 30, 2013

District Population Served................ 90,112 Registered Cardholders...................... 67,604 New Library Cards Issued.................. 6,757 Patron Visits............................................ 652,320 Public and Catalog Computers........ 123 Public Computer Usage..................... 157,540 Wireless Sessions.................................. 145,078 Visits to Website.................................... 1,956,164 Total Items Checked Out.............. 1,209,072 Main Library..................................... 818,079 Farmington Branch....................... 349,269 e-books.............................................. 41,724 Circulation Per Capita......................... 13.4 Visits Per Capita..................................... 7.2 Reference Questions Answered...... 214,981 Library Programs Scheduled Events............................. 1,698 Event Attendance............................ 46,263 Meeting Rooms Scheduled Events.......................... 464 Event Attendance.......................... 18,248 Summer Reading Programs Children Enrolled........................... 2,976 Teens Enrolled................................. 117 Adults Enrolled............................... 123 Volunteer Hours.................................... 9,638

Strategic Planning for 2014-2017 is Underway

Author Appearances

With support from the Friends of the Library, we hosted well-known authors Sandra Brown, Thrity Umrigar, and Gordon Korman, as well as local Survivor contestant Michael Skupin. Denotes programs sponsored by the Farmington Friends of the Library.

Please call (248) 848-4301 or send an email to Director Tina.Theeke@farmlib.org if you would like to participate in a survey about Library services.

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Adult Services For programs and classes requiring registration: register online at www.farmlib.org/events/ or call the Main Library at (248) 553-6880 or the Farmington Branch at (248) 553-0300 ext. 216.

February is Black History Month

Raymond Randolph, Jr. on Civil Rights

The “Richmond 34,” Freedom Riders, and other participants in the fight for equality. Main Library Auditorium: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read, Lead, Succeed! Monday, Jan. 20 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Participants gather at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Market Rd., and walk to the Main Library (1/3 mile).

Events in the Main Library Auditorium: 10:15 a.m. Concert by the O.E. Dunckel Middle School Choir

The Long Walk Home

(rated PG, 97 min.) A wealthy white woman and her black maid experience the 1955 Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.

42: The True Story of an American Legend

(rated PG-13, 128 min.) Jackie Robinson breaks the color line in Major League Baseball. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Monday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m.

10:45 a.m. Noted children’s author/illustrator Bryan Collier

discusses I, Too, Am America, based on a poem by Langston Hughes that celebrates the African American Pullman porters who spread culture and literacy in a most unusual way. Books available for purchase and signing.

Meet Author Jean Alicia Elster Ages 11 and up

11:30 a.m. Poet Ber-Henda Williams, founder of Poetry, Pages and Scribes, a monthly poetry series

1 p.m.

Traditional music and stories with a positive message, presented by Reverend Robert B. Jones, Sr.

2 p.m.

Performance by the Harrison High School Dance Company

Also scheduled during the day: • Making valentines for seniors (Conference Room A)

The Storytellers present Musical Folktales • All ages

• Collecting non-perishables to donate to local organizations Artwork by artist/illustrator Gil Ashby will be on display at the Main Library from January through February.

The Colored Car is a loving tribute to Patsy Ford, a thirteen-year-old girl who grew up in an integrated east-side Detroit neighborhood in the 1930s and experienced the Jim Crow laws at that time. Pick up a copy of The Colored Car at the Main Library Children’s Department and come to discuss this book with the author. Books will be available for sale and autographing. Registration required; (248) 848-4315. Main Library Children’s Program Room: Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

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Bob and Audrey Allison, aka The Storytellers, offer delightful, interactive stories accompanied by musical instruments from around the world. Main Library Auditorium: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.

TECH CLASSES

MUSIC Ray Kamalay’s Musical Flea Market

Starting Your Own Blog

Treasures and trifles from our melodious past. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2 p.m.

Have you ever thought about starting your own blog? We will get you started with your own account and walk you through your first post using wordpress.com. Registration required. Main Library Computer Lab: Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m.

The Farmington Musicale Presents: Songs of Love

LinkedIn Basics

Romantic light opera and show tunes. Main Library Auditorium: Sunday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m.

Ragtime, Boogie & Blues Pianist Matthew Ball A family-friendly concert featuring classic American songs like Swanee River, Over the Rainbow, The Entertainer, Sheik of Araby, Bumble Boogie, and Cow Cow Blues. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Sunday, March 23, 2 p.m.

The Farmington Musicale Presents: Vocal Music from Broadway and Opera

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.

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.

Songs from operettas and musical theater. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, April 2, 1 p.m.

Grantseeking Basics

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising. The class is designed for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Registration required. Farmington Branch Computer Lab: Thursday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.

Quilting Bee

New and experienced quilters are invited to bring your project to hand sew, show and discuss. You’ll find a lively exchange of ideas and information about upcoming quilting events, classes, sales and fabric shops. Thanks to volunteer host quilters Ruth Ann Carter, Sue Horner and Laura Meyer. Main Library Auditorium: Mondays, Jan. 6; Feb. 3; March 3; April 7, 6 p.m.

Fiber Fans--Knit and Spin

Meet other knitters and spinners; share experiences; learn how to knit, crochet, or spin; and participate in projects. Main Library Conference Room B: Thursdays, Jan. 16; Feb. 20; March 20; April 17, 6 p.m.

ESL Conversation Group

Practice your spoken English in a comfortable, informal setting. Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

E-reader Drop-in Assistance

Learn about the basic uses and features of LinkedIn, a popular professional social networking tool. Registration required. Main Library Computer Lab: Thursday March 13, 7 p.m.

Librarians will be available to answer questions about downloading and using Library e-books on your Nook, Kindle, iPad, or similar e-reader. (Sign-up is not necessary, but there may be a wait.) Main Library: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.

FAFSA Fill-Out Night (for high school seniors with a parent)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form with help from Wayne State University financial aid experts. Please bring copies of your 2013 1040 tax forms if you filed or a copy of your W-2 if you did not file. Two PINs (obtainable at www.pin.ed.gov) are needed to sign the form--one for the student and one for the parent. Use the computers in our lab or bring your laptop. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information. Space is limited. Registration required: www.farmlib.org/events/. Main Library Computer Lab: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.

Great Michigan Read

This book club for the entire state is presented by the Michigan Humanities Council with support from Meijer and the National Endowment for the Humanities. In the 2013-14 selection, Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret, reporter Steve Luxenberg rivetingly uncovers the when, why and how his mother kept secret her mentally disabled sister. To participate, pick up a copy of Annie’s Ghosts at either branch and attend one of the following discussions: Main Library (Hooked on Books): Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Farmington Branch (Top Shelf Reads at Page’s Food & Spirits, 23621 Farmington Rd): Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Farmington Branch (Popular Books): Thursday, March 27, 10 a.m. Costick Activities Center: Thursday, May 1, 1 p.m. For more information, call Nancy at (248) 553-6262.

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Adult Services

For programs and classes requiring registration: register online at www.farmlib.org/events/ or call the Main Library at (248) 553-6880 or the Farmington Branch at (248) 553-0300 ext. 216.

Teen Services

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 Kevin Yezbick (Farmington Branch) at (248) 553-6264, kevin.yezbick@farmlib.org.

Battle of the Books 2014

Costick Activities Center

Jan. 2: ................Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Feb. 6: . ..............Little Bee by Chris Cleave Mar. 6: . ..............The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom Apr. 3: ................Run by Ann Patchett May 1: . ..............Annie’s Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg William Costick Activities Center: Thursdays, 1 p.m.

Hooked on Books

Jan. 27:........... Annie’s Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg Feb. 24:........... Wild by Cheryl Strayed March 31:...... The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach April 28:......... The Round House by Louise Erdrich Main Library Conference Room A: Mondays, 7 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board

Morning coffee with lively, informal discussion. Paperbacks are available for checkout at the Farmington Branch. Jan. 9: .............The Round House by Louise Erdrich Jan. 23: . ........ The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian Feb. 13: ......... In One Person by John Irving Feb. 27: ......... The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis March 13: . ....Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter March 27: . ....Annie’s Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg April 10: . .......Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn April 24: ........ The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Top Shelf Reads

After-work exchange of views about edgy and offbeat books. Paperbacks are only available at the Farmington Branch. (Liberty St.). For more information call: (248) 553-0300, ext. 216. Jan. 13:........... The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury Feb. 10: ......... Annie’s Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg March 10: ..... Just Kids by Patti Smith April 14: ........ Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Page’s Food & Spirits, 23621 Farmington Rd.: Mondays, 7 p.m.

Hot Reads for Cold Nights January 20 - April 7

Back by popular demand! This program for adults encourages leisure reading among both bookworms and those who need an incentive to read more. Registration begins Monday, January 13 at both Library locations; register early to get a special prize!

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 www.farmlibteens.org. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, March 19, 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book-to-Movie Showing The Mortal Instruments— City of Bones

(rated PG-13, 130 min.) To win a chance at owning the DVD, fill out a review of this movie (based on Cassandra Clare’s best-selling teen novel) after the viewing and turn it in to either Library’s Information Desk. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m.

TWEENS/TEENS

Popular Books

Participating 7th and 8th graders at Farmington/Farmington Hills middle schools or home schools form teams, read from a selected list of six books and then compete with other teams by answering questions based on the books. The first 60 teams who sign up for this event will be part of the Battle. On Friday, February 14 the books will be available for checkout at both branches of the Farmington Community Library. Forms and instructions are available at area Middle Schools, online at www.farmlibteens.org and in the teen areas of both branches. The questioning round takes place on Monday, April 14 at the William Costick Activities Center in Dublin Hall at 7 p.m.

Minecraft@Your Library! • Ages 11 and up

Gaming, crafts, and treats! Participants must have their own Minecraft account to play and must be in the building by 6 p.m. Be the first to test the Library’s Minecraft server! Registration required; (248) 553-0300 ext. 216. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Friday, Feb. 7, 5:45-8 p.m.

Afterschool Teen Movies •3 p.m. • Ages 11 and up Main Library Auditorium: Jan. 7,15, 22, 29; Feb. 4, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 13, 21, 28; April 4, 25

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Children’s Services

For programs and classes requiring registration: register online at www.farmlib.org/events/ or call the Main Library at (248) 848-4315 or the Farmington Branch at (248) 553-0300 ext. 220.

Regular Programs for Infants to Age 5: Join us for stories, rhymes, movement and activities. Siblings are welcome; no registration required. For more information call (248) 848-4315.

Baby Time • Ages birth to 16 mos.

Main Library Children’s Program Room: Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7 p.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Thursdays, Jan. 2, 16; Feb. 6, 20; March 6, 20; April 3, 17, 10:30 a.m.

Totally Toddlers Story Time

Walkers to age 3 with an adult 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: Saturdays, Jan. 4; Feb. 1; March 1; April 5, 11 a.m.

PAWS for Reading at the Main Library

Little Me • Ages 16 mos. to 2 yrs.

Main Library Children’s Program Room: Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m.

Terrific Twos • Age 2

Main Library Children’s Program Room: Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m.

Hero, Charlie, Chilly, Shelby and Happy are Certified Therapy Dogs who love to listen as children read! Call (248) 848-4315 to schedule a 20-minute appointment.

Farmington Reads!

As part of our community-wide reading program we will donate The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring and Alys Paterson to every licensed preschool and child care facility in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Kevin Devine’s SingAlong, Dance-Along Concert • All ages

Preschool Story Time Ages 3 to 5 yrs.

Main Library Children’s Program Room: Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m.

Kevin writes songs for TV shows like Barney and Friends, but his favorite work is performing for families at public libraries. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.

Play Dates

Read It and Build It Book Discussion

We set out the toys and learning materials for you and your children to enjoy as you meet new friends. Main Library Children’s Program Room: Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m.

Discuss books, build crafts, and enjoy light refreshments. Co-sponsored by Together Supporting Accelerated Learners (TAL). Books available at the Children’s Desk. Registration required; online www.farmlib.org/events or call (248) 848-4315. Main Library Children’s Program Room: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15: ............... The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin Feb. 19: ............... Who Cloned the President? by Ron Roy April 16: ............. Poppy and Rye by Avi

Ages infant to 5 yrs.

Grades 1-4

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Children’s Services For programs and classes requiring registration: register online at www.farmlib.org/events/ or call the Main Library at (248) 848-4315 or the Farmington Branch at (248) 553-0300 ext. 220.

Musical Movement

Walking one- and two-year-olds with an adult

Youngsters build vocabulary, self-awareness, coordination, and selfconfidence 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. Main Library Auditorium: Saturdays, Jan. 18; Feb. 8; March 22; April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Afternoon Movie

All ages

View Balto (rated G, 78 min.) and enjoy light refreshments. Main Library Auditorium: Jan. 18, 2 p.m.

Hill and Dale Garden Club

Ages 5 and up Make a wonderful nature craft with the help of the Hill and Dale Gardeners. Registration required; (248) 553-0300 ext. 220. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Saturdays, Feb. 15; March 29, 11 a.m.

Princess Story Time

Come hear a story or two from Cinderella and Prince Charming, have the opportunity to take pictures with them, and do a simple craft. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.

Twisting 101:Making Balloon Animals Ages 10 and up

Winter Story Time

Jon Wetzel from Smiling Bald Balloons conducts a workshop on making balloon animals. No experience necessary and all materials supplied. Registration required. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for some fun winter stories in the pavilion. Afterwards, grab your ice skates and join us on the rink. It will be cold, so dress warmly! Downtown Farmington Pavilion: Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m.

Family Picnic Movie Night

Preschool and Daycare Fair Events

Preschool and Daycare Fair • Adults only

Bring your picnic dinner and blanket and enjoy Monsters University (rated G, 110 min.) Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Monday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Skateboarding 101

Parents are invited to meet representatives from local schools and child care facilities to discuss policies, practices, and enrollment. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, Feb. 1, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Hear Rob from PLUS talk about the history of skateboarding, what you need to know to get started and skateboard safety. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Family Story Time • All ages

Enjoy The Shape of My Heart (our 2014 Farmington Reads! book), along with songs, rhymes and activities. Parents may use this opportunity to visit our Preschool and Daycare Fair in the auditorium to speak with teachers and child care providers. However, another caregiver must stay with children during the story time. Main Library Program Room: Saturday, Feb. 1, 11-11:45 a.m.

Musical Story Time

Musical stories, finger plays, songs, rhymes, and making beautiful music will be part of this 45-minute fun-filled program for the whole family. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m.

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 3, 7 p.m. Guest Reader: Jeff Pavlik, Sunflour Bakehaus Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m. Guest Reader: Josh Schu, Head of Adult Services, Main Library

Rubber Band Bracelets • Elementary age

Come learn to make colorful bracelets without a loom. All materials provided. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Monday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Dance Party Story Time • All ages

One book, one craft, activities, and lots of dances! Main Library Children’s Program Room: Saturdays, March 29; April 12, 10:30 a.m.

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Art in the Afternoon

Legoriffic

Ages 6 and up

We supply the Legos, you supply the creativity. Your creation will be displayed in our department for one month. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Family Picnic Movie Night

Bring your picnic dinner and blanket and enjoy Despicable Me 2 (rated PG, 98 min.) Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.

LollaPalooza Puppets All ages

Kim Washington’s adorable, furry puppets perform Cinderella, The Gingerbread Man, and various musical skits. Main Library Auditorium: Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Friday Afternoon Movie All ages

View Mary Poppins (rated G, 139 min.), and enjoy light refreshments. Main Library Auditorium: Friday, April 11, 2 p.m.

Marian Orihel, M.Ed., will provide suggestions to help parents survive the endless demands of twins, triplets, or more. Registration required; www.farmlib.org/events. Main Library Conference Room A: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.

Ditch the Diapers! Diaper Drive and Potty Training Workshop

Bring opened or unopened packs of diapers labeled with size to the Main Library May 5-11 for the Detroit Area Diaper Bank.

Toilet Training

Lynn Legg (PT) from Oakland County Early On explains how to recognize readiness and determine what works. Registration required; (248) 848-4315. Main Library Children’s Program Room: Wednesday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

We’re Joining the Family Place Libraries™ The Farmington Community Library has begun an affiliation with the national network of Family Place Libraries™. We are pleased to have received grant funding through Family Place Libraries™, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Farmington Friends of the Library. Family Place Libraries™ emphasize: supporting children’s learning through play; providing specially designed spaces, collections, and programs for children; and offering child development classes, books, and DVDs for parents and child care providers. Accordingly, we are expanding our services by adding creative play stations with toy kitchens, cars/trucks/trains, dollhouses, farms and blocks. We are also offering a series of 75-minute-long parent/child workshops called Play and Learn with Me for 1-, 2-, and 3-year-olds. Guest experts are available and registration is required for each date; we encourage every family to attend at least three days. For more information or to sign up call (248) 848-4315, or register online: www.farmlib.org/events.Main Library Auditorium, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15: ......Early Literacy; Laurie Scott, Head of Children’s Services, Main Library Feb. 22: ......Child Development; Marian Orihel, M.Ed., Parent Educator March 1: . ...Child Health; Gerryanna Luscri, R.N., Botsford Hospital March 8: . ...The Importance of Play; Julie Ogg, M.Ed., Parent Educator March 15: ..Nutrition; Annie House, R.D., Botsford Hospital

Senior Corner

We’re calling all elementary school-age children who enjoy arts and crafts to join us for several open-ended art activities. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Monday, April 7, 2 p.m.

Getting Started on the Internet

Offered in partnership with the William Costick Activities Center Senior Division throughout the year, this class covers keyboarding, e-mailing, URLs, search engines and social media. William Costick Activities Center: Mondays, 1:15 p.m.

Memories, Milestones, and Memoirs

Record your reminiscences with help from a writers’ workshop. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Conference Room B: first Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.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.

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32737 West 12 Mile Rd.

Farmington Community Library is proud to present the 2nd Annual

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Oscar Shorts Red Carpet Event

www.farmlib.org Find us on Facebook! Main Library: 32737 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Farmington Branch: 23500 Liberty Street Farmington, MI 48335

Sunday, February 9, 2014 • 6:30 p.m. Come dressed to impress and enjoy an evening of ‘red carpet’ treatment with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a special showing of this year’s Oscar-nominated short films at the Farmington Civic Theater! Tickets: $15 per person

HOURS: Monday-Thursday:................... 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday:..................10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday:........................................1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Please make checks payable to: Farmington Friends of the Library All proceeds will benefit the Farmington Friends of the Library

PHONE NUMBERS: Circulation: ........................... (248) 553-0300 Children’s Information: . .. (248) 848-4315 Adult Information: . ........... (248) 553-6880 Meeting Room Inquiries: .(248) 553-0320

Co-sponsored by the Farmington Civic Theater

MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS! Rob Kuelbs Indispensable Rob Kuelbs files, sorts and handles odd jobs that help the Interlibrary Loan Department run smoothly. Rob has been volunteering every week at the Library since 2012, after his retirement from teaching

CLOSINGS: Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday

BOARD MEMBERS: Gerald Bosler.....................................Secretary Clark G. Doughty.............................President David Judge..........................................Trustee Bruce Lazar............................................Trustee Camilla Liebold.....................................Trustee James McLaughlin................ Vice President James (Mike) Moran...........................Trustee Pamela O’Malley.............................. Treasurer Tina Theeke........................... Library Director

Chapters Café welcomes you!

in the Detroit Public Schools. Giving something back to the community, interacting with the people he has met, and “getting out of the house” are some of Rob’s motivations. We couldn’t do it without him!

eading R s ’ e n o y r Eve

Service with a Smile!

Sign up to receive your copy of our newsletter at www.farmlib.org/newsletter/, read it at www.farmlib.org (under the Events tab) or pick up a copy in either branch of the Library.

• Soups • Sandwiches • Lattes • Hot Dogs • Snacks

• Coffee/Tea • Specialty Coffee • Fountain Drinks • Muffins/Bagels • Smoothies

Inside the Main Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.

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New York Times Bestselling Author

Chris Bohjalian Spring, 2014 Check for more details