Michigan Week
Explore the following resources about Michigan all year-long, but especially during Michigan Week which is celebrated this year during the week of May 18 - 25. This celebration is intended to inspire people to embrace, explore and celebrate the history and resources of the great state of& Michigan. The following is just a sampling of our rich Michigan collection here at the Canton Public Library. Be sure to come and browse through all of the titles regarding our great state!
Fun Facts About Michigan
Michigan Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff by Colleen Burcar with Gene Taylor: Includes fun and quirky stories of interesting Michigan residents and places.
Michigan Trivia compiled by Ernie & Jill Couch: Did you know that 60,000 automobiles were registered in Michigan in 1913? Or did you know that Michigan become part of the Indian Territory in 1800? Find out more facts about the Great Lakes State in this fun book.
Mich-Again's Day by Gary W. Barfnecht: Written in a monthly format, this book includes a Michigan fact, first or famous person's birthday for each day of the year.
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. - Blogbrarian
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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.
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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.STEM Program Series Update
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
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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)