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Memorial Day Weekend Closure

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Both Library Locations, FCL Farmington, FCL Farmington Hills, Virtual, Off Site
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Both Library Locations, FCL Farmington, FCL Farmington Hills, Virtual, Off Site
Adaptive Storytime

Adaptive Storytime (Ages 3-11)

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at FCL Farmington Hills
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This storytime holds space for families that have children with disabilities or special needs. Visuals, stories with sensory engagement, and adaptive movement for neurodiverse and ...

Open
Registration
Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This storytime holds space for families that have children with disabilities or special needs. Visuals, stories with sensory engagement, and adaptive movement for neurodiverse and disabled youth with their grown up are what you'll find here.

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Farmington Author & Book Festival

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Kids, T(w)eens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrating the Diversity of Michigan's Stories & Storytellers The Farmington Author & Book Fest (FAB Fest) brings the community together to celebrate stories and storyt...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, T(w)eens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrating the Diversity of Michigan's Stories & Storytellers

The Farmington Author & Book Fest (FAB Fest) brings the community together to celebrate stories and storytellers from right here in Michigan!

C.A.R.E.S Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

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Summer Reading Kickoff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Age Group:
Kids, T(w)eens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Older Adults 60+, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the last day of school with a treat from the Kona Ice truck. If you have not registered for the Summer Reading Program, sign up today and pick up your sign-...

Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, T(w)eens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Older Adults 60+, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the last day of school with a treat from the Kona Ice truck. If you have not registered for the Summer Reading Program, sign up today and pick up your sign-up prize!  

C.A.R.E.S Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

Family Fun in Riley Park: Kevin Devine

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
Event Details:

Free family fun entertainment!  Bring a blanket, come early and have a picnic or grab dinner from one of the local restaurants.  Then relax and enjoy the show.  FFIR...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Event Type: Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

Free family fun entertainment!  Bring a blanket, come early and have a picnic or grab dinner from one of the local restaurants.  Then relax and enjoy the show.  FFIRP is sponsored by The Friends of the Library and the DDA.

Pavilion Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh air storytime at the Sundquist Pavilion in downtown Farmington, then stay and play with our outdoor toys.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh air storytime at the Sundquist Pavilion in downtown Farmington, then stay and play with our outdoor toys.

Thursdays are Thrilling: Herve Tulle Group Painting

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at FCL Farmington Hills
Event Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us as we create a group painting in the style of Hervé Tullet, author of Press Here and Mix it Up. Wear clothing that can get paint on it! 

Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us as we create a group painting in the style of Hervé Tullet, author of Press Here and Mix it Up. Wear clothing that can get paint on it! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

4F (Finished 4th or 5th Grade): Sewing with Ms. LaNette

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children who have finished 4th and 5th grade come and learn how to sew.  Simple projects will be completed during this time.  We will be making a key fob using a sew...

Registration
Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children who have finished 4th and 5th grade come and learn how to sew.  Simple projects will be completed during this time.  We will be making a key fob using a sewing machine, and will also do some hand sewing.  This pro

Fun & Games with Farmington YMCA

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at FCL Farmington Hills
Event Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Staff from the Farmington YMCA will lead you in games and movement to keep your body healthy! Fun for the whole family.  The YMCA offers fun camps during the summer - find ...

Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staff from the Farmington YMCA will lead you in games and movement to keep your body healthy! Fun for the whole family. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Splash Pad Storytime

Splash Pad Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and a story! Meet us at the pavilion near the Splash Pad at Heritage Park for stories, rhymes, and movement. Stay afterward to enjoy the Nature D...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and a story! Meet us at the pavilion near the Splash Pad at Heritage Park for stories, rhymes, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Truck-A-Palooza

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Farmington Parking Lot at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Check out the heavy machinery, look for hidden cars among the vehicles, take part in a book dig and enjoy a snack from the scoop of a truck.  Take a picture next to the truck'...

Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Farmington Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Other
Event Details:

Check out the heavy machinery, look for hidden cars among the vehicles, take part in a book dig and enjoy a snack from the scoop of a truck.  Take a picture next to the truck's tire; will you be bigger than the tire?  This program is spo

LOC Financial Literacy Program: Savings (Finished Grades K-3)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Financial
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children who have finished grades K-3 come and learn about saving money with LOC Credit Union.  To help get started on your savings journey you will make a piggy bank. Registr...

Registration
Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Financial
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children who have finished grades K-3 come and learn about saving money with LOC Credit Union.  To help get started on your savings journey you will make a piggy bank. Registration is required.

C.A.R.E.S Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled storytime for all ages under the gazebo, with outdoor toys to play with afterward. 

LOC Financial Literacy Program: Budgeting (Finished Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Financial
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children who have finished grades 3-5 come join us as we learn how to budget with LOC Credit Union.  Why is budgeting important?

Registration
Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Financial
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children who have finished grades 3-5 come join us as we learn how to budget with LOC Credit Union.  Why is budgeting important?

Juneteenth: History Comes Alive!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Cultural Presentation, Music, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, T(w)eens, Adults, Older Adults 60+, All Ages
Event Details:

FCL welcomes back Mr. Anthony Lucas, celebrated performer from The Henry Ford, and captivating vocalist Ms. Ernestine Worford, as they perform a short play to help us imagine life ...

Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, T(w)eens, Adults, Older Adults 60+, All Ages
Event Type: Cultural Presentation, Music, Performance
Event Details:

FCL welcomes back Mr. Anthony Lucas, celebrated performer from The Henry Ford, and captivating vocalist Ms. Ernestine Worford, as they perform a short play to help us imagine life for a Black enslaved couple in 1865. Mr. Lucas and Ms.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Pavilion Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh air storytime at the Sundquist Pavilion in downtown Farmington, then stay and play with our outdoor toys.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh air storytime at the Sundquist Pavilion in downtown Farmington, then stay and play with our outdoor toys.

Thursdays are Thrilling: Nature Discovery Traveling Exhibit

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at FCL Farmington
Event Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come join us as we view the largest collection of Michigan reptiles and amphibians in the state. Get up close and personal with the animals during this interactive experience, incl...

Location: FCL Farmington
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Other
Event Details:

Come join us as we view the largest collection of Michigan reptiles and amphibians in the state. Get up close and personal with the animals during this interactive experience, including a FEEDING FRENZY!

4F: Clothes-cycling (Finished Grades 4-5)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at FCL Farmington Hills
Event Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Bring an old t-shirt (or two!) to the library for upcycling! We'll talk about the environmental impact of the clothes we wear before we turn used fabric into a fun project to take ...

Registration
Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring an old t-shirt (or two!) to the library for upcycling! We'll talk about the environmental impact of the clothes we wear before we turn used fabric into a fun project to take home.

Splash Pad Storytime

Splash Pad Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and a story! Meet us at the pavilion near the Splash Pad at Heritage Park for stories, rhymes, and movement. Stay afterward to enjoy the Nature D...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy the fresh air and a story! Meet us at the pavilion near the Splash Pad at Heritage Park for stories, rhymes, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Tell Your Story with Drummunity

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at FCL Farmington Hills
Event Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Drummunity creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share. Tell your story...

Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Event Type: Music
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Drummunity creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share. Tell your story through rhythm and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Chess Club Grades K-8

Chess Club (Finished Grades K-8)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at FCL Farmington Hills
Age Group:
Kids, T(w)eens
Event Details:

Join us for one of the world's most popular games! Student players of all skill levels are welcome. Drop-in to play old friends and meet new ones. Priya Ramdas of Shatranj Dhi (in ...

Location: FCL Farmington Hills
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, T(w)eens
Event Details:

Join us for one of the world's most popular games! Student players of all skill levels are welcome. Drop-in to play old friends and meet new ones.