Summer Programs - The Farmington Libraries

Preschool Summer Reading Kickoff:
Evan Gottfried
Children ages birth to five are invited to kick off the
summer with this high-energy and interactive
performance by singer-songwriter Evan Gottfried.
REGISTER
Monday, June 30, 10:30
Contact: Sarah Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Summer Reading Finale:
Monday, August 11, 2014
Hooray for summer reading! Celebrate your summer reading
achievements at our high-energy finale.
6:30, Musician Bari Koral
Families are invited to this performance by critically-acclaimed
singer-songwriter Bari Koral. You won’t be able to keep from dancing
and singing along to her catchy tunes! Best suited for children birth to 8.
Summer Programs
REGISTER
7:30, Ice Cream Social
Stay after the concert (or come early to the movie!) to enjoy some ice
cream with other summer reading participants.
8:00, Late-Night Showing of the Lego Movie
Enjoy the Lego Movie on the big screen! Our new sound system will
transport you to Legoland with Emmett and his friends. Best suited for
children ages 5 and up (rated PG).
REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
The Farmington Library
The Barney Library
6 Monteith Drive
71 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Farmington, CT 06032
860-673-6791
860-673-6791
Registration begins June 2, 2014
Please register at: www.farmingtonlibraries.org
Programs for Younger Children
Tots and Tunes
Music and movement for children ages
birth through three, accompanied by
caregivers. Tots & Tunes is offered three
times a week. Come as often as you like!
No registration required.
Friday mornings: 9:30—10:00, 10:30—11:00,
July 11—August 15
Tuesday nights: 5:30—6:00, July 8—August 12
(note change in time!)
Contact: Sarah Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
One-derful Ones
A fun-filled half-hour for child and adult
featuring books, fingerplays, and lots of
music and movement. For children ages
12—24 months.
No registration required.
Thursdays, 9:30—10:00, July 10—July 31
Contact: Paula Montes,
pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
Drop-in Twos
Children and their caregivers share songs,
puppets, fingerplays, a movie and fun.
For age 2. No registration required.
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15, July 8—July 29
Contact: Trish Hart,
thart@farmingtonlibraries.org
Toddler Splish Splash Party
Plan on getting wet out on the library lawn
with sprinklers, sponges, pails, and water
toys! Weather permitting. Bring a towel. For
children ages 1—3. No registration required.
Thursday, August 7, 10:30
Contact: Paula Montes,
pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
Special Performers for Ages 3 and Up @ the Main Library
Thrilling Threes
For the child alone. Children enjoy stories, crafts,
music, and a film. For age 3. No registration required.
Wednesdays, 10:30—11:15, July 9—July 30
Contact: Angela Delaney,
adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org
Stories n’ More
For the child alone. Three, four, and five year olds are
invited to join a program of stories, rhymes, songs,
and more. No registration required.
Fridays, 9:30—10:15, July 11—August 1
Contact: Eva Markuszka,
emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org
Fabulous Fours and Fives
For the child alone. Four and five-year olds are invited to a program of stories, music, craft, and films.
Ages 4—5. REGISTER
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:15, July 8—July 29
Contact: Eva Markuszka,
emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org
(Getting ready for school)
Special K
For the child alone. A special program for your soonto-be kindergartener. Basic concepts, skills, and
crafts will be covered using a variety of tactile materials. For children entering kindergarten in 2014.
REGISTER
Thursdays, 2:00—3:00, July 10—July 31
Contact: Trish Hart, thart@farmingtonlibraries.org
(Science)
Fizz, Bubble, Pop!
For the child alone. Explore the wonder of chemical
reactions and make a little noise with science
experiments that sizzle. For children ages 4—6.
REGISTER
Wednesdays, 2:00—2:45, July 23 & August 6
Contact: Eva Markuszka,
emarkuszka@farmingtonlibraries.org
Wacky Wednesdays
Families are invited to join us for exciting
lineup of special performances on
Wednesday evenings @ 6:30 in July.
In lieu of registration, please pick up free tickets at the library (available one week before performance).
July 2,
Magician Ed Popielarczyk
July 9,
Family Folk Dancing with Debby Szahnberg
July 16,
Music and movement with Mr. Gym
July 23,
Come watch Frozen on the big screen at the library!
July 30,
Sciencetellers
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Spring Valley Puppets :The Three Wishes and The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to this spectacular
performance of classic tales. REGISTER
Wednesday, August 6, 6:30
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Summertime Movies
Cool off inside with a snowy, cold movie!
Enjoy popcorn and a great film on a Friday afternoon.
Fridays, 2:00
July 18, Tinkerbell, Secret of the Wings (G)
August 22, Snow Queen (PG)
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan, smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Barney Library cont.
Programs for Older Children
Book Buddies
For the child alone. Teens will partner with
young readers to read together and
discover some great stories. Storytelling,
crafts, and practical reading are all
included . For children ages 5 and up.
A visit from Tucker and Lucy
Come out and meet Tucker’s little sister, Lucy, who just became a certified therapy
dog. See Tucker’s tricks, pet and brush the hounds, and hear about the new R.E.A.D.
program. For all ages. Children three and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
REGISTER
Monday, July 7, 11:00
Contact: Paula Montes, pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
Fizz, boom, zap!
Come to Barney Library for some high-tech tinkering with Little Bits and other supplies.
For children ages 7 and up. REGISTER
Wednesdays, 10:00—11:00, July 9—July 30
Contact: Vida Lashgari, vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org
Stop Motion Animation
Use our iPads to film and create both lego and clay animation.
For children ages 7 and up. REGISTER
Wednesdays, 10:00—11:00, August 6 & 13
Contact: Vida Lashgari, vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org
Corn Husk Dolls
Bring back an old method of doll-making for boys and girls using real corn husks
And fashioning them into playthings. For children ages 5 and up. REGISTER
Thursday, August 14, 10:00 AM
Contact: Vida Lashgari, vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org
REGISTER
Mondays, 10:30—12:00, July 7—July 28
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Fizz, Boom, Build
Using different building
materials each week,
we will use imagination and teamwork to create different structures. This program is designed
specifically for
children ages 7 and up.
REGISTER
Mondays, 3:00—4:00,
July 7—August 4
Contact: Angela Delaney,
adelaney@farmingtonlibraries.org
The Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 45!
Celebrate the classic tale with games; a
caterpillar toss, make a caterpillar
collage, have your picture taken with a cutout caterpillar and enjoy an
interactive telling of the beloved book.
A caterpillar cake and bug juice will top off
the festive evening.
Children 3 & up (Fun for the whole family)
REGISTER
Monday, July 7, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Contact: Trish Hart,
thart@farmingtonlibraries.org
Fruity Flip Flops
Bring a pair of flip flops along with your
ideas—and create a fabulous pair of flip
flops! For children ages 7 and up.
REGISTER
Monday, August 4, 7:00—8:00
Contact: Trish Hart,
thart@farmingtonlibraries.org
Fizz, Boom, Tween!
Children ages 7 and up are invited to join us at
6:30 on Tuesday evenings for a series of
interactive tween programs. Please register
individually for each program.
July 8, Microwave Lava Cake
REGISTER
Make your own microwave
cake-in-a-mug, flip through and talk about
some awesome books about baking, and
take some recipes to try at home!
July 15, Messy Science
REGISTER
Get hands-on with some super messy
science experiments. Dress appropriately!
July 22, Trash to Tunes with Dennis Waring
Special guest Dennis Waring discusses the
origins of music and demonstrates
instruments made from common and discarded objects.REGISTER
July 29, Parachute Play
REGISTER
Join Miss Paula on the lawn for some
parachute games that encourage
cooperative, non-competitive play,
turn-taking, and sharing.
August 5, Air Cannon Workshop and Contest
Design and create your own air cannon, and
compete to see whose design sends the pompom
flying the farthest! REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Programs for Older Children cont.
Programs for Older Children cont.
Fizz, Boom, Garden….
Think Tangram, Puzzles
Our first week will focus on preparing our clay pots
for planting. Come ready to paint your pots with a
design. Our second week will be spent planting our
pots with a variety of seed flowers and herbs. For
children ages 5 and up. REGISTER
Read to Lucy! Lucy loves the library!
Learn about matching and tangrams, read stories about
tangrams, and make your own puzzle to take home. For
children ages 5—7.
REGISTER
Wednesdays, June 25 & July 2, 10:30—11:30
Contact: Trish Hart, thart@farmingtonlibraries.org
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Tucker’s little sister Lucy will be at the
library to listen to your stories. Sign up for a ten
minute time to sit with Lucy and read. Space is
limited. Lucy is a certified therapy dog. Please call
the library (860.673.6791) to make an appointment. For all ages. Children younger than 3 must
be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Paper Airplanes, Flighty Fun
Recycle, Renew, Reuse
Make your own paper airplane—copy the instructions down and leave with a great flying creation.
For children ages 5—7.
REGISTER
Thursday, June 26, 10:30
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Hour of Code
Hour of Code™ is an opportunity to try computer
science for one hour. Drop in at your convenience
to spend an hour in our computer lab on Thursday,
July 3 between 9:30—4:30. We will provide access
to Hour of Code™ and will help to facilitate your
participation, but we will not provide formal
instruction. Get excited about computer
programming with Hour of Code™! This program is
best suited for ages 8—98.
Please register for a reminder. REGISTER
Thursday, July 3, 9:30—4:30
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Think Fractions, Eat Pizza
Children work on fractions and solving fraction problems,
ending with making a pizza,
dividing it in fractions, and eating the
results. For children ages 7—9.
REGISTER
Thursday, 11:00—12:00, July 10
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Thursday, 11:00—11:45, July 17
For the child alone. Two sessions
exploring how reducing, reusing, and
recycling can help you, your community, and the
environment. Let’s get creative! For children ages
5 and up.
REGISTER
Thursdays, 11:00—12:00, July 24 & 31
Contact: Paula Montes,
pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
Zumba with Miss Kristen
Zumba is a fusion of Latin Dance with aerobic
exercise. Ages 7 and up are
invited to join in this high-energy fun. Bring a
water bottle and wear sneakers.
No registration required.
Thursday, July 10, 2:00 @ Main Library
Thursday, August 14 2:00 @ Barney Library
Contact: Paula Montes,
pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
Leonardo da Vinci:
the scientist and the artist
Discover Leonardo as a scientist, and help build
one of his wonderful inventions during session
one. In session two, make a beautiful painting or
sculpture and help paint a poster that hangs in
the children’s room full of inspirational ideas and
words. For children ages seven and up.
REGISTER
Thursdays, July 31 & August 7, 3:30—4:15
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Saturdays, July 19 & August 16, 9:15—10:45
Contact: Paula Montes,
pmontes@farmingtonlibraries.org
High-tech/low-tech Crafts:
iPad Perler beading
Ditch the printed pattern and join us for a
high-tech Perler bead adventure! Use our iPads to
create a Perler masterpiece: the iPad Perler app
includes a wide variety of patterns which can be
used with real beads placed on top of a specially
designed frame. For ages 6 and up.
Please register for each individual meeting.
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Saturdays, 10:30—11:15
iPad Perler Beading on July 12 REGISTER
iPad Perler Beading on July 19 REGISTER
iPad Perler Beading on July 26 REGISTER
iPad Perler Beading on August 2 REGISTER
iPad Perler Beading on August 9 REGISTER
Rainbow Loom Club
Join us in the tween area with your loom, your supplies,
and your enthusiasm. For ages 6 and up.
Please register for a reminder, or just drop in!
Saturdays, July 12—August 9,
11:15—12:00,
REGISTER
Contact: Sarah Kline Morgan,
smorgan@farmingtonlibraries.org
Barney Library
Mother Goose Fun Time
Children ages birth to three and their
caregivers are invited to join us for
music, dancing, rhymes, fingerplays,
and a short film followed by playtime.
No registration required.
Tuesdays, 9:30—10:30, July 8—July 29
Contact: Vida Lashgari,
vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org
Zentangle Boxes
Decorate zentangle boxes, read
Drummer Hoff, and study that doodling
art. Leave with a beautiful gift box. For
children ages 5—9. REGISTER
Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 AM
Contact: Jane Maciel,
jmaciel@farmingtonlibraries.org
Cupcake Wars
Kick off summer reading with this
most delicious competition!
Participants will face three cupcake
challenges. We will provide the
cupcakes and decorations, you provide
the Inspiration. Cupcakes will be judged
on neatness, creativity, and your
defense of the theme. For ages 5—105.
REGISTER
Monday, June 30, 2:00
Contact: Vida Lashgari,
vidalash@farmingtonlibraries.org