Farmingdale Public Library Kids Page

It's time to have some fun and show some creativity with crafts! The library has a large selection of craft books on display just waiting for you! Here are some great craft books and websites.

Books:

Cool Crafts with Old CD's by Carol Sirrine

Step-by-step instructions for crafts made from old CDs and information about reusing and recycling.

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Bedroom Makeover Crafts by Kathy Ross

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60 Simple Clothing Crafts for Making Wearable Art by Nancy Jo King

Contains simple instructions for creating sixty different clothing crafts.

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Crafts for Little Kids by Better Homes and Garden

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The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts by Amanda Lewis

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Websites:

Family Fun Kaboose DLTK Craftbits.com Craft Town

Family Movies at the Library!

The Princess and the Frog

Thursday, March 18

Time: 7:00pm

All Ages and a parent

A fairytale set in Jazz Age-era New Orleans and centered on a young girl named Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog price who desperately wants to be human again. Pick up your tickets beginning March 4. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey!

Tuesday, March 23

Time: 10:00am

All Ages and a parent

Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to reach Kayla's brother and sister in California, only to be accused of elephant-napping and brought all the way back to New York City. Luckily, Kayla's owner sees what a good friend George is and realizes how much Kayla misses her family. Kayla's brother and sister are brought to the circus in New York. Pick up your ticket beginning March 9. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Wednesday, March 24

Time: 7:00pm

All Ages and a parent

It is the story of one Mr. Fox and his wild-ways of hen heckling, turkey taking, and cider sipping, nocturnal, instinctive adventures. He has to put his wild days behind him and do what fathers do best: be responsible,. He is too rebellious. He is too wild. HE is going to try "just one more raid" on the three nastiest, meanest farmers that are Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. It is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities and midnight adventure and the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends. Pick up your tickets beginning March 10. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Under the Sea

Wednesday, March 31

Time: 2:00pm

All Ages and a parent

An underwater loook at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea, and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans. Pick up your tickets beginning March 17. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel

Thursday, April 1

Time:10:00am or 2:00pm

All Ages and a parent

The world famous singing pre-teen chipmunk trio return to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity, and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes. Pick up your tickets beginning March 18. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Just Me and My Grandparents!

Join us for our Grandparent Story Time

Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, at 10:00am

All Ages and a Grandparent

Bring a special person to this special storytime. We'll have stories, songs, and a special craft waiting for you! Grandparent or child must be a resident of UFSD #22. Pre-register beginning February 15. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

It's Time for a Story with TumbleBook!

TumbleBook Library contains online storybooks for children to listen and read-along to. Choose from a large selection of titles, puzzles, games.