Reference USA and DemographicsNow for Business
Join us on Thursday, May 23 from 6:30-8:00 PM for a demonstration of the business databases Reference USA and DemographicsNow. Learn how to use them to get accurate, up-to-date information to market your business, research competitors, find a location for your business, get customer leads and more. No registration required.
May 17, 2013
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Social Networking for Business
Join us on Tuesday, May 21 from 12:00-1:00 PM for an overview of social networking for business. Explore the capabilities of Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter as marketing tools for your company. No registration necessary.
May 17, 2013
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Bike Locks Available for Check Out
As the weather warms up, more people start riding bikes to the library. Now, thanks to the generosity of the folks at Sweet Bikes, we have three bike locks available for use while you are at the library. Use your library card to check out a lock, then return it to the Reception Desk when you are ready to go home. Locks do not circulate overnight and can only be used while you are visiting the library.The Frog Prince Book Discussion
Second through Fourth graders celebrate both Children's Book Week and Michigan Month with a book discussion featuring Jon Scieszka's The Frog Prince, Continued. Scieszka is a Michigan author known for writing humorous stories. Join us to talk about this fabulous fractured fairy tale.Saturday, May 18 from 1-1:45 PM
It's not too late to sign up! Register online beginning April 26, then pick up a copy of the book at the Children's Help Desk before the book discussion.
Scholarship Opportunity
Woman’s Life Chapter 827-Chicks 4 Charity will be offering a $500 scholarship(s) for part time students and $1,000 scholarship(s) for full time students to women residing in Canton and the surrounding areas that are looking to transition back into the workforce. Applicants must be attending an accredited Michigan college, university or trade school in the fall of 2013. Preference will be given to women that demonstrate financial need, education/training needs, and those who are involved in the community. For additional information please contact Zlatina Dimova at dimova.zlatina@gmail.com. Applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2013 and winners will be notified by August 1, 2013.
STEM Program Series Update
Calling all 2nd-5th graders! We still have spots available in our Engineering Extravaganza on Tuesday, May 21 from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Purple Room. Sign up today, and see if you have what it takes to design the tallest structure out of edible, everyday materials!
May Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer May buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy 2 get 1 free-gardening, romance and travel
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, May 17, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, May 20, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
May 07, 2013
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Commemorate and Celebrate Veterans by Helping Stiggy's Dogs
Once again the Canton Public Library is honoring our veterans by holding a collection drive. This year we are featuring Stiggy's Dogs, a non-profit organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service guides for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injuries. They "Rescue One to Rescue Another" in honor of fallen hero HM3 Benjamin 'Doc Stiggy' Castiglione, who loved the Marines, his family and dogs. Throughout May we will be gladly accepting the following donations at the reception area:- collars
- flea and tick medication
- toys (especially tennis balls)
- nail clippers
- dog treats (no rawhide please)
- dog beds/blankets
- dog crates (new/used)
- treadmills (new/used)
- cash donations (checks made to Stiggy's Dogs)