THE FARMINGTON LIBRARIES

MAIN LIBRARY • 6 MONTEITH DR.1:00 - 4:00 PM

MAKERFAIR look insidefor a sneakpeek!

MARCH 292020

PREVIEWPREVIEW

BUTTON MAKING • ALL AGESMake yourself a Maker Fair keepsakeLOBBY

ROK BLOCKS • AGES 6+Use these innovative blocks to build dinosaurs and moreKID'S PLACE

1ST FLOOR

ALL DAY

POM POM BOOKMARKS • AGES 7+Make your own fluffy colorful pompom, then attach it to apersonalized bookmarkKID'S PLACE

SPIN ART • AGES 3+Add color to spinning paper to make beautiful designsKID'S PLACE

KNITTING • AGES 7+Learn how to knitKID'S PLACE

PHOTO BOOTH • ALL AGESChoose your background and props in our green screenphotobooth to show everyone you know what an amazingtime you had at the Maker Fair!COMMUNITY ROOM

BOUNCY BALLS • AGES 8+Come make a glittery bouncy ball in the color of yourchoiceCOMMUNITY ROOM

WHIRLYGIGS • AGES 7+Use your STEM skills to make this classic spinning toy fromcardboard and stringKID'S PLACE

ORIGAMI ANIMALS • AGES 9+Fold paper to make cats and dogsKID'S PLACE

TOUR THE MAKER SPACE • ALL AGESTour our Maker Space and learn about all of theequipment we have availableMAKER SPACE

VIRTUAL REALITY • AGES 10+Experience virtual reality on the Oculus RiftTHE STUDIO

FACE MASKS • AGES 12+Choose one of three types of clay face mask: honey, applecider vinegar, or activated charcoalTEEN SPACE

Z-SPACE AUGMENTED REALITY • AGES 5+Interact with simulated objects in a virtual environment(like inside the human body!)KID'S PLACE

BLINKY BUGS • AGES 10+Make wire bugs with LED eyes that light up in response tomovement, wind, and moreCOMMUNITY ROOM

LED THROWIE DARTS • AGES 8+Make your own light up magnetic darts using simplecircuits, then play a game of darts for prizesKID'S PLACE

LEGO ARCHITECTURE CHALLENGE • AGES 6+Test your architecture talents by recreating a famouslandmark...in LEGOS!COMMUNITY ROOM

2ND FLOOR

TRIVIA WHEEL • AGES 6+Test your STEM trivia knowledge and win prizesLOBBY

MARSHMALLOW CATAPULTS • AGES 7+Construct working catapults and launch marshmallowsKID'S PLACE

CAMERA PETTING ZOO • ALL AGESTry out our selection of portable camerasMAKER SPACE

GAMING COMPETITION • AGES 10+Try out our new Teen Space gaming computers!TEEN SPACE

BINARY BEAD NECKLACES • AGES 7+Use a binary code sheet to write your name in beadsKID'S PLACE

LEGO DUPLO BUILDING • AGES 0-6Build fantastic creations with DUPLO blocksKID'S PLACE

BEADING THE RAINBOW • AGES 3+Make a beautiful beaded necklace or braceletKID'S PLACE

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

SCHEDULE

1:15 - DEMONSTRATIONFARMINGTON ROBOTICS • ALL AGESSee a real robot in action! Students from Farmington HighSchool's Robotics Team will offer presentations anddemonstrations with their 2020 competition robot.COMMUNITY ROOM

1:15 - WORKSHOPCOPPER FOIL MANDALAS • AGES 12+Make a mini mandala to hang in a special place, forcentering and relaxation using copper foil and simpleembossing techniques. **ADVANCED REGISTRATIONREQUIRED**BOARD ROOM 1

2:00 - DEMONSTRATIONFARMINGTON ROBOTICS • ALL AGESSee a real robot in action!COMMUNITY ROOM

2:00 - WORKSHOPHENNA WITH JAMILAH • AGES 12+Learn about the ancient art of henna! In this program wewill learn about the history and origins of henna as well ashow the stain works! **ADVANCED REGISTRATIONREQUIRED**BOARD ROOM 2

2:15 - WORKSHOPYOGURT MAKING • AGES 12+Making your own yogurt is easy, cost-effective, and superhealthy because it contains live cultures and nopreservatives. Learn how easy it is to make regular yogurt,how to strain yogurt to make thick Greek yogurt andlabneh, a yogurt cheese.  **ADVANCED REGISTRATIONREQUIRED**BOARD ROOM 1

2:45 - DEMONSTRATIONFARMINGTON ROBOTICS • ALL AGESSee a real robot in action!COMMUNITY ROOM

3:30 - DEMONSTRATIONFARMINGTON ROBOTICS • ALL AGESSee a real robot in action!COMMUNITY ROOM

3:00 - WORKSHOPHOW TO BECOME A BEEKEEPER • AGES 12+Learn from second-generation beekeeper Cathy Wolkoabout why she became a beekeeper and how to becomeone yourself! **ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED**BOARD ROOM 2

all activities end at 3:45 PM

(or until supplies run out)ALL 'CREATIONS' WILL BE

DISCARDED AT 4:00 PM, DON'TFORGET TO TAKE THEM WITH YOU!

WORKSHOPSADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

CHOOSE YOUR TOP CHOICE, BE ATYOUR WORKSHOP 5 MINUTES EARLY

TO GUARANTEE YOUR SEAT!

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2:00 PM

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ARTISANS CORNER

SPECIAL THANKSMENDING SWEATERSMARYLYNNE BOISVERT • BH UPCYCLED DESIGNS

Bring your own sweater and learn how to repair it!

Experience artists demonstrating their skills!Ask questions, learn about traditional crafts,

and maybe try one yourself!2ND FLOOR

THE FRIENDS OF THE FARMINGTON LIBRARIES

FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS

FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER

1st floor

COMMUNITYROOM

KID'SPLACE

2nd floor

ARTISANSCORNER

MAKERSPACE

TEEN SPACE

THESTUDIO

BOARDROOMS1 2

ORIGAMIMARY THERESE ROYAL

...MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!