Main Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334(248) 553-0300

Farmington Branch 23500 Liberty Street Farmington, MI 48335(248) 553-0300, ext. 3 More than just books!

SUMMER Events & News

BOARD MEMBERS:

Gerald Bosler ....................................Secretary

Mary Bush .............................................Trustee

Clark G. Doughty ............................President

Bruce Lazar ...........................................Trustee

Camilla Liebold ...................................Trustee

James McLaughlin ............... Vice President

Pamela O’Malley .............................Treasurer

Suzanne Paul ........................................Trustee

Elyse Streit ............................ Library Director

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

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Independence Day: ............ July 2-4

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONFor 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.

For information about the City of Farmington Hills, visit www.fhgov.com.

Get connected with community events, classes, special programs and more!

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• Soups • Coffee/Tea• Sandwiches • Specialty Coffee• Lattes • Fountain Drinks• Hot Dogs • Muffins/Bagels • Snacks • Smoothies

Hours:Mon.-Thurs.: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.Fri. & Sat.: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sun.: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

(248) 553-6890

Jim & Christine Bezy welcome you!

Summer SpecialsVanilla Iced Coffee $1.39

TEEN SERVICES

Ages 10-16Have you ever thought about running away to the circus? No?  Well, have you ever thought about learning new, cool, and challenging skills? We thought so!  Come on in and join Cirque Amongus for a great evening of lessons and laughter in our one-ring circus! Pizza at 6:00 p.m.; workshop at 6:30 p.m.

Space is limited. Registration required;

(248) 553-0300, ext. 216. Farmington Branch Meeting Room:

Tuesday, June 21, 6 p.m.

Teen Finale Party at Zap Zone Family Fun Center!

Teens who log at least 30 hours of books read and/or programs attended

are eligible to join us for laser tag, pizza, games and more.

Coder Dojo Ages 11 and up

Work in groups or pairs to learn coding–plus the programming languages Java, JavaScript, and

Ruby–from Bob Allen, long active in the software industry. Parents welcome.

Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Computer Lab:

Monday, June 6

Main Library Conference Room A: Mondays, July 11; Aug. 1, 6 p.m.

After-Hours Minecraft Ages 11 and up

Two hours of gaming in Survival Mode on the Library’s own Minecraft server!

Pizza will be served. Registration required; (248) 553-6880.

Main Library Computer Lab: Friday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.

Join the Circus!

Library Games Scavenger Hunt Ages 11 and up Compete against others to find items in both the adult and children’s areas of the Library and enter to win a small prize. Pizza will be served. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Conference Room A: Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m.

Life-Size Jenga & Game Day Ages 11 and up

See who can outlast opponents in the giant-block game and win a prize! We will play several rounds. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m.

Healthy Food Skills Ages 10-16 Get some hands-on kitchen experience making healthy food and snacks!  Our featured guest is Jeff Pavlik from Sunflour Bakehaus, who will teach us how to bake soft pretzels. Yum! Space and supplies are limited. Registration required; (248) 553-0300, ext. 216. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Tuesday, July 19, 6 p.m.

Library OlympicsAges 10-16

Do you have what it takes to win a medal in the Library Olympics?  We’ll put bodies, minds, and teamwork skills to the test in Library- and Olympics-inspired events.Please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Parents please plan on picking tweens and teens up at the parking lot door at 8:30 p.m.

Registration requested; (248) 553-0300, ext. 216.

Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Friday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.

Book Buddies If you are interested in helping the Outreach Services Department deliver books or other media to homebound Farmington/Farmington Hills residents, please contact Julie Solomon at (248) 848-4311.

Getting Started on the Internet Find out about search engines, social media, email, the Library’s online catalog, and more in this series of six drop-in classes offered continuously throughout the year. William Costick Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile Rd.: Mondays, 1:15 p.m.

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Through 6th Grade Grades 7-12 Ages 18+

SUMMER READING 2016

Healthy Bodies, Healthy MindsJUNE 4 - JULY 31

SUMMER READING KICK-OFFALL AGES

Starting June 4, sign up for any of the Summer Reading programs that we offer at the Library for ages Birth and up! Join us for fun activities.

Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.Main Library Children’s Program Room: Saturday, June 4, 2-4 p.m.

ADULT SERVICES ADULT SERVICES

Quilting Bee Sew, show and discuss

your project while learning about classes, sales, fabric shops, and

upcoming events. Main Library Auditorium: Mondays, June 6; July 11;

Aug. 1, 6 p.m.

ADULT SERVICES

Isha Kriya Guided Meditation A simple yet powerful practice that requires no previous experience, can be done seated

in a chair and takes only 15 minutes. Offered by Isha Foundation.

Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium:

Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.; Sundays, July 10, 24; Aug. 7, 21, 2 p.m.

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia (NR, 51 min.) Instructive comments from Ann Randall, Director, Children’s Dyslexia Center of Southeastern Michigan, precede the movie.

Sponsored by Farmington Optimists and Jaycees. Registration required; (248) 553-6880.

Main Library Auditorium: Tuesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

ESL Conversation Group Come practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed, informal environment. All skill levels welcome!

Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

New! ESL Book Discussion Group This seven-week book discussion group will focus on the book, Eat Cake, by Jeanne Ray and is exclusively for non-native English speakers. You’ll read two or three chapters of the book on your own each week, and we’ll answer

questions about grammar, content, and culture when we get together each Wednesday. Books are available at the downtown Farmington Branch. Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesdays, June 8-July 20, 10 a.m.

Family Chiropractic Care Information on spinal health and the benefits of chiropractic care. Presented by Brooke Bittner, DC, BS in Kinesiology.

Main Library Children’s Program Room: Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m.

Outside the Lines:

Adult Coloring

Color away your stress! Coloring tools and sheets

provided, but feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served.

Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, June 14 (11 a.m., or 6 p.m.);

July 5; Aug. 16, 11 a.m. Main Library Auditorium:

Tuesdays, July 5; Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Living Well—Baby Steps to Healthy Living for You and Your Family

Helpful, sustainable lifestyle changes, plus healthy snacks (demo and taste tests).

Presented by Lillian Easterly-Smith, Health and Wellness Coach.

Registration required; (248) 553-0300, ext. 216. Farmington Branch Meeting Room:

Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m.

Upa YogaEasy-to-practice yet powerful poses that focus on joints, muscles and energy. Loose, comfortable clothing and not eating for two hours before the event are recommended. Bring a yoga mat if you like. Main Library Auditorium: Thursdays, June 16, 23, 10:30 a.m.; Sundays, July 17, 31; Aug. 14, 28, 2 p.m.

Adventurer/author Loreen Niewenhuis—who hiked all five shorelines in 2012 and wrote A 1,000-Mile Great Lakes Walk about her experience—takes you along in words, photos, and video.  

Registration required; (248) 553-6880.

American folk

music performed by singer/

instrumentalist Doris Williams. Registration required; (248) 553-6880.

Instructor-led, Bollywood-inspired dance workout complemented by a brief

discussion of Indian culture.

Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, June 25, 4:30 p.m.

Sing-along led by

gifted performer Matt Watroba. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium: Tuesdays, June 28; July 26, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Hoopdance • Ages 8 and up Learn a few new tricks, have fun and get some great exercise! Bring your own hoop or borrow one of the instructors. Space is limited. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesdays, June 29; July 13, 7 p.m.

Farmington Branch Meeting Room

Pre-Sale: Thursday, July 14, 6-8 p.m. (Friends members only)

Regular Sale: Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Bag Sale: Sunday, July 17, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Athlete’s Movie Showing: CONCUSSION (PG-13, 123 min.) This thought-provoking drama is based on Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery of a degenerative brain disease in pro-football players. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m.

Tech ClassesSummer Open LabS Special Summer extended hours. Main Library Computer Lab: First and third Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.; second and fourth Thursdays, 2-4 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.

Writing ProgramsmemOrieS, miLeStOneS, and memOirS Bring a notepad, pen, and lots of reminiscences to share. Main Library Conference Room B: Tuesdays, June 7; July 5; Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m.

pOetry WOrkSHOp Study and write verse with Jon Ballard of Oakland Community College. Registration required; (248) 848-4311. Main Library Conference Room B:  Wednesdays, June 8; July 13; Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.

WriterS’ GrOup You are invited to attend a relaxed, friendly meeting of like-minded individuals looking to improve their craft through discussion and writing exercises. Main Library Conference Room A: Tuesdays, June 21; July 19; Aug. 16, 7 p.m.

Health Information for Seniors: Living Longer, Living Healthier! Topics include blood pressure, skin care, memory exercises, safety issues, mental health and osteoporosis. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m.

Healthy for Life: Chair Yoga Gentle stretches you can do in a chair to relieve tension and create focus. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m.

Blood Pressure and Stroke Screening Details on nutrition and weight loss, too. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m.

Memory and Dementia Prevention tips, mini memory test, symptoms, coping strategies, and more. Presented by Gerryanna Luscri, RN. Registration required; (248) 553-6880. Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m.

Stay Motivated, Stay Fit How to start and maintain an exercise program. Workouts are also available for kids, teens and families. Presented by Charlene Diehl. Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m.

This new club will spend the summer

organizing, planning monthly Star Parties and sharing current astronomical events.

Main Library Conference Room B: Tuesdays, June 28; July 26;

Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Farmington Community

During the Founders Festival

Main Library Auditorium: Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m.

Happy Birthday, America! Concert

Great Lakes Trek with Loreen Niewenhuis

Main Library Auditorium: Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m.

National Coloring Book Day All ages

Both Branches: Tuesday, Aug. 2, all day

BIG BANG THEORY: The Ever-Evolving Story of Our Universe

Presented by Jesse Mason, physics professor at EMU and astronomy enthusiast. Weather permitting,

attendees will go outdoors afterwards to view the night sky

through telescopes. Registration required; (248) 553-6880.

Main Library Auditorium: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.

Book DiscussionspOpuLar bOOkS Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Farmington Branch Meeting Room: Wednesday, June 1, 2 p.m.

COStiCk Center The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman William Costick Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile Rd.: Thursday, June 2,1 p.m.

tOp SHeLf readS The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer John Cowley & Sons, 33338 Grand River Ave.: Monday, June 13, 7 p.m.

HOOked On bOOkSJune 27: Brooklyn

by Colm Toibin

July 25: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Main Library Conference Room A:  Mondays, 7 p.m.