Check Out Canton for Special Savings
Library card users can now get special savings at local Canton businesses thanks to Check Out Canton, a partnership between the Canton Economic Development office and the Canton Public Library. Local businesses supply special offers that can be checked out with a library card, just like the Museum Adventure Pass program. Take a pass from the Check Out Canton rack and present it at our Checkout Desk. You'll be issued a voucher good for one week.Offers include a buy one, get one free ticket from the Village Theater at Cherry Hill, savings on catering, carpet cleaning, veterinary care and more. To see the current offers and availability, search the online library catalog. One pass per library card per week, no holds on passes.
Living Library: Malkia Newman
Malkia Newman, a mental health advocate, talks about her life experiences as a person diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
Meet Malkia Newman and ask her your questions as part of our Living Library program. To learn more, drop by our Meet & Greet on Saturday, September 25, from 1:00-3:00PM.
Sep 02, 2010
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Google Apps Work for You
Google is the biggest search engine in the world, but offers much more. Want to learn more about Google and how its [generally-free] technologies can increase your productivity?Register now for our Google Apps class, to be held on Tuesday, September 14, from 7:00-8:30PM. We'll cover search, docs, Gmail, and many lesser-known tools that work well for you or your business.
Sep 02, 2010
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Reading Assistance Dogs
Kids and Tweens going into grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up for a 10 minute session. Space is limited, on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 6:25PM.Program Date: Thursday, September 2 at 6:30-8:30
Mother Daughter Book Discussion
The Canton Public Library is the recipient of a Giving Hope Women's Giving Circle Grant. Money from this grant is used for this Mother Daughter Book Discussion, a group for girls in grades 5-12 and their mothers or other significant women in their lives. Only the teen or tween needs to register for this program, but you will receive 2 books to read. This month's book selection is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Anne Brashares. Register online today! Program Date: Saturday, September 11 from 4-5 p.m.Free Summit on Veteran's Benefits
A free educational summit on Veterans Administration benefits will be held Wednesday, September 22 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. The event — co-sponsored by the Canton Community Foundation — is open to veterans, their families and friends and will feature speakers and counselors on healthcare and disability benefits, homebound services and more. Pre-register (required) on the Canton Community Foundation website or by phoning (734) 495-1200.Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
Goodwill Donation Drive at Summit on the Park
Donate to Goodwill Industries and get a discount on your membership to the Summit on the Park. Drop off gently-used clothing and household items at the Summit for Goodwill's new Canton retail store September 12 through September 19, and you can receive an Individual Annual Membership to Canton's award-winning fitness and aquatic facility for $250 or a Family Annual Membership for just $550.For more information, visit Cantonfun.org or phone (734) 394-5460.
Hackers Wanted
On November 20 from 1:00-5:00PM, Canton Public Library will host some of the most creative hackers in the Metro Detroit Area. Our Community Room will be full of demonstrations and presentations of hacks ranging from robotics to web apps to personal productivity hacks to modded IKEA furniture to crafts.
If you or someone you know is a 'hacker' in a special field; if you have ingenious and/or unconventional workarounds and solutions, then consider doing a presentation or having a demo table at Hack Day. Time slots and planning discussion can be found at the Hack Day CantonWiki page.
Sep 01, 2010
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