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The Farmington Community Library offers programs that are free and open to the public at the main and downtown Farmington branches. For more information on any of the programs, or to register, visit www.farmlib.org or call 248-553-0300.

HILLS BRANCH

The following are programs and events offered at the Hills branch, 32737 12 Mile, Farmington Hills.

Children/Teens/Families

Celebrate Black History Month with Mary Grant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Mary Grant will tell the story “How My Daddy Taught Me To Read,” which gave her a love for reading. She will also share songs and crafts will follow. No registration is needed.

Kevin Devine’s Presidents Day Sing Along Concert: 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. Fun for all ages!! Kevin has sold over 1,000 songs, including some for Sesame Street, Barney and Friends, and CSI but his favorite work is performing at public libraries! A distinguished musician, he plays the guitar, accordion and piano to share lively songs for everyone. Join the fun! No registration needed.

LEGOriffic for ages 6 and up: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. We’ll supply the LEGO, you supply the creativity. We will display your creation in our department! No registration is needed.

Read it, Rate it and Make it Book Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. For grades 1-4. Pick up a copy of 2095 (from Time Warp Trio series), read it and join us for a discussion, make a craft and enjoy light refreshments. This program is co-sponsored by Together Supporting Accelerated Learners, TAL. Registration is required--call 248-848-4315 or register online.

Play Dates: 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. We set out toys and learning materials for you and your children to enjoy as you meet new friends! For ages birth-5 years. No registration required.

Baby Time: 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Parents are invited to bring their babies up to 16 months old to enjoy some songs, rhymes, and stories. Children will then have an opportunity to play with others and age-appropriate toys.

Little Me: 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. 16-24-month-olds and their parent/caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs and finger plays together. Playtime will follow – some messy materials may be included! Siblings welcome. No registration necessary.

Terrific Twos: 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Calling all 2-year-olds (with an adult)! Join us for a storytime filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Playtime and crafts will follow story time. Siblings welcome. No registration is necessary.

Preschool StoryTime: 10:30 a.m. every Friday. Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and activities geared for kids 3-5 years with an adult. Siblings welcome. No registration necessary.

A dults

Pinterest! 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Pinterest is where you go to discover new things and collect stuff you love. If you find something online you want to build, cook, buy, or do, just “Pin It!” We will show you how to create an account, manage your pinboards, and begin pinning things on your own. You must have an email address to set up an account.

Facing Homework Challenges: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Harriet Green will share tips for parents who seek to establish an optimal homework routine for their children.

Puzzle Palooza: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Attendees are welcome to puzzle build for fun or can get a team together for our jigsaw puzzle contest! Puzzles for the contest must be a minimum of 500 pieces and must be brought in by the teams. Teams may have a maximum of six puzzlers and a minimum of two. Teams will have three hours to complete their puzzle, the first team to finish, or the team closest at the end of the three hours will be the winner.

Farmington Hills Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. A group for writers of all levels and writing styles who are looking to improve and discuss their craft. Meetings will center around discussions, writing exercises, and workshopping members’ projects. Members may choose to share their work or not as they wish. Whatever your skill or interest level, all are welcome to attend for a relaxed, friendly meeting of like-minded individuals.

FAFSA Fill-out: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Get help completing the Free Application for Student Aid - (FAFSA) form to qualify for financial aid. Daisy Cordero and staff from Wayne State’s Financial Aid Office will help. Bring completed 2014 Fed. Tax Forms. Computers will be available or bring your laptop. Call 248-848-4315 if you have questions. Please register.

Open Lab: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19. Join us in the Main Library Computer Lab to receive assistance from one of our tech gurus. Whether it is help with your personal device, or with your favorite social media network, our experienced techs will be there to help you.

“Hooked On Books” Book Discussion: 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23. Join your fellow book lovers for a monthly discussion of new and classic books. February’s selection is Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat.

FAFSA Fill-out: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. Get help completing the Free Application for Student Aid - (FAFSA) form to qualify for financial aid. Daisy Cordero and staff from Wayne State's Financial Aid Office will help. Bring completed 2014 Fed. Tax Forms. Computers will be available or bring your laptop. Registration required.

Schedules and Routines: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25. Join us for this Early Learning Communities Training session. Participants will learn the benefits of keeping a daily routine and providing a predictable social frame. Registration is required at www.greatstartconnect.org For more information call 248-658-5535.

Coding Meetup Group: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26. Join us at the Farmington Community Library to talk about building websites, learning programming languages, and developing personal projects and goals. No coding or programming experience necessary to attend. All skill levels welcome! Email questions and comments to paul.zink@farmlib.org.

ESL Conversation Group: 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. A drop-in class to practice spoken English in a comfortable informal setting. No registration necessary.

FARMINGTON BRANCH

The following are programs and events offered at the downtown Farmington branch, 23500 Liberty, Farmington.

Children, teens, families

Musical Story Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. This 45-minute music-filled story time is fun for the whole family. Musical stories, finger plays, songs, rhymes and a cacophony of sound round out this fun-filled program.

Tween After Hours Lock In - Sweets and Treats: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. We’ll have cupcakes and cookies to decorate (and eat!), and maybe a few games as well. Registration is required.

Frozen Sing-Along with Anna and Elsa: 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14. Anna and Elsa are ready to sing your favorite songs from Frozen with you! If you choose, come dressed as a Frozen character.

Family Picnic Movie Night: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16. How to Train Your Dragon 2: Bring a picnic dinner and blanket and enjoy this family-friendly film. Rated PG, running time 102 minutes.

Hill and Dale Garden Club: 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. Make a wonderful nature craft with the help of the Hill and Dale Gardeners. Ages 5 and up. Registration Required. 248-553-0300 ext. 220.

Adults

ESL Conversation Group: 10:30 p.m., every Friday. A drop-in class to practice spoken English in a comfortable informal setting. No registration necessary.

Library News

Battle of the Books: Starts Feb. 13

Form a team, read from a selected list of books and then compete with other reams by answering questions based on books. This program is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-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: 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 Farmington Community Library).

Beginning Friday, Feb. 13, the selected books will be available at both branches of the Farmington Community Library for students to check out.
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