EVENTS AT FPL
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STEM Activities for Kids- 4-H Summer of Science
4-H Summer of Science presents fun science activities for school-age children at the Farmington Public Library! Kids will act as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. Supplies and instructors are provided by UMaine 4-H. Activities are free
4-H Summer of Science presents fun science activities for school-age children at the Farmington Public Library! Kids will act as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. Supplies and instructors are provided by UMaine 4-H. Activities are free
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Friday, July 19, 2019, 2:00 at the library.
Library Fundraising Brainstorming Meeting If you have great ideas and one hour to give the library, please come and help develop a plan for three yearly fundraising events for the library. Volunteers with more time are also needed! F.M.I call Barb 578-0286 |
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Friday July 26 from 3pm to 9pm and Saturday, July 27, from 9am to 8pm
The library will be at this year's Summerfest on Saturday, July 27th! We'll have a tent with friendly faces and free books. Interested in learning more about the library and the services we offer? Stop by and see us. We're happy to chat and answer any questions. The 2019 Farmington Summer Fest will be held on Friday July 26 from 3pm to 9pm and Saturday, July 27, from 9am to 8pm. Free events include a Talent Show, The Great Float Race on the river, The Dreamin' Big Bed Race on Broadway, a Scavenger Hunt through town, a Children's Parade, bounce houses and kids' games and music in Meetinghouse Park. |
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August 6, 2019 10:15 am Sometimes Even Elephants Forget A Story About Alzheimer's Disease, for Young Children Kathleen Welch and her husband, Alan McGillivray, will read their children's book. Even an elephant makes an appearance! Don't miss it! Here is the website for their book. Kathleen Welch is an adjunct professor at the University of New England and Tulane University. She enjoys integrating the arts with public health initiatives. Her husband, Alan McGillivray, helps her with these initiatives and illustrated the book. They now live in Farmington, Maine. This is their first children's book. She chose this topic since both her dad and grandmother died from Alzheimer's and is passionate about it. |
Free and open to the public
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Saturday, August 24th, from 11:30 to 1:30
Ice Cream Social. The library will hold an ice cream social on Saturday, August 24th, from 11:30 to 1:30. Ice cream and good cheer will be served to all. Stop in and enjoy something cold and sweet! Free!! |
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Saturday, September 28th 10:30
The Dandelion Girl Presented by The Milkweed Puppet Theater. The Dandelion Girl is a charming fairy tale, written and performed by The Milkweed Puppet Theater. Told with hand puppets in an old-fashioned puppet theater, this lively and interactive tale is about discovering simple treasures. A kindly woodchuck couple who long for a child rejoice when their wish brings a teeny tiny girl named Dandelion. Dandelion is a delight, but when she spills a pitcher of milk, the frightened child runs off into the forest. There she meets a snowshoe hare, a bear picking blackberries, and a dragon who is fiercely guarding his shining jewels. Is Dandelion quick enough to snatch a jewel, or does she have something to trade ? What is it that a dragon living deep in a dark cave has never known? |
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Come to the Farmington Library at 10:30 on Saturday, September 28th and find out for yourself !
Free event, with donation proceeds going to the library.
Free event, with donation proceeds going to the library.
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Continues through August 7 Summer Reading Program “Blast Off This Summer” All ages read and listen to books and keep a record of their reading and win prizes. Prizes are donated by these local businesses:
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All RSU #9 students are entitled to a free library card, but a library card is not necessary to participate. In addition there will be art and science activities and regular weekly storytimes.
- Baby Rhymes on Wednesdays at 10:00
- Preschool Story Hour on Fridays at 10:00
- Art Together for all ages on Fridays at 3:00
- Saturday Stories for all ages at 11:00
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Each Saturday in July, from 10:30 to 11:30.
Kids Movie Series: Miniscule Minuscule is a movie series for kids and their families. Geared towards the young at heart of all ages, Minuscule is sure to delight. Showings at the library 10:30 to 11:30 each Saturday in July. Free, just bring yourself and your children. |
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Continues through August 12
FPL Art Exhibit Fundraiser Photographer Mark Stofan Our current show features local photographer and graphic artist Mark Stofan. Mark has generously donated two pieces for our fundraiser. Raffle tickets will be available at all times during library hours, at the front desk. Raffle drawing to be held August 12 |
Farmington Fair Carousel, by Mark Stofan
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