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The Healing Power of Pets
Older Adults October, 2012
AARP online retreat "5 Weeks to a New Life" without leaving home. The five webinars focus on marriage, money, and personal growth.- madame librarian
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Thorndyke Thoughts
Hi kids, LB wanted to share some pictures from his trip to Prince Edward Island with you. If you didn't know it already, PEI is the home a red head who has a tendency to get into trouble. Nope. Not Pippi Longstocking. I'm talking about Anne of Green Gables. You can actually visit her house (which is where LB is in this picture). LB also visited some other places in Canada and Boston on this trip. And narrowly avoided a tropical storm.
Beginning MS Word
Learn basic Word skills including creating and formatting text, printing and saving.
Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboarding skills.
Date: Saturday, November 17th, from 10:00-11:30AM in the Internet Lab.
October Events at the Business Development Center - Schoolcraft College
- Small Business Loan Workshop — Tuesday, October 9, 2:00–4:00 PM, No Charge
- Social Networking for Small Businesses, Tuesday, October 23, 6:00-9:00 PM, $45
- Working for Yourself: The Ins & Outs of Becoming a Consultant, a Contractor, or other Service Provider, Wednesday, October 24, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, $45
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One of the Best X-men Books Out
Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender has been getting a lot of buzz lately. Huge revelations. Gut wrenching plot twists. And, characters you love that bite the dust... Equal parts philosophy, romance, and violence, this series -definitely for older teens- has been touted as one of the best x-men books out, and it's no lie. Check it out.
Dark Knight Returns Gets The Animated Treatment
Batman: the Dark Knight returns — the classic graphic novel by Frank Miller is being adapted into two animated movies. We’ve got the first one coming to the library soon. This is edgy, dark and beautiful stuff, for you batman fans out there. See IGN's video review where they name it as one of the best DC animated movies to date.
Banned Books Week Movie Celebration
To Kill a Mockingbird, with 41% of the vote!
Our runner up is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which we will be showing at our Harry Potter Costume Party in October. So join us this Monday, October 1st at 6:30 to celebrate our freedom to read (and watch) great stories during our Banned Books Week Movie Celebration!
Issues and Challenges in Caregiving for Mature Adults
In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we are pleased to bring Dr. David M. Sengstock of Oakwood Hospital to the Canton Public Library. Dr. Sengstock, a geriatrician specializing in internal medicine and hopice and palliative care, will share the best ways for loving family and friends to be alert to signs of change and how to make sure our loved ones live in a safe environment, fulfill their needs for care, and help them live independent, healthy lives as long as possible. This is a must program for anyone with aging parents, friends or spouses. Join us on November 8 at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served and brain-teaser games will be available to take home and tease your loved-ones' brains.Open Chess
Tim Heller, avid chess player, hosts informal open play on the second and fourth Sundays of most months in the library Community Room, while providing instruction and pointers on improving your game. Beginners are welcome. The 4th Sundays include a tournament by "Library Chess Clubs." For tournament information and registration, please email clubchess@wowway.com.
Knit Night
Join other handcrafters for an evening of sharing and learning. All ages and stages are welcome at this informal gathering on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 PM in the library Purple Room.Bring your own project, yarn and needles.
Who Has the Best Friends Ever?
We do, of course! Check out this new sign the Friends of the Canton Public Library purchased for us. What a great way to remind the community of all the programs we have planned (sponsored by — who else? — the Friends). If you know a Friend, be sure to thank them.Beginning Microsoft Word
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Last Day to Nominate
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Being Sikh in Canton
Post 9/11, and even prior, Sikhs have been the victims of multiple hate crimes, most recently a vicious shooting at a Sikh place of worship in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the cause of most of these crimes is a lack of understanding about the Sikh identity. Come learn about the history of Sikhs in America, about their identity and beliefs, and their large presence in and contribution to the metro Detroit community. Meet your neighbors on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 PM.MS Word for Students
Prerequisites: MS Word I or equivalent.
Date: October 18, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Internet Lab. Registration is required.
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Canton Farmers Market: Harvest Celebration
Join us on Sunday, October 14 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Canton Farmers Market's Annual Harvest Celebration. Held at the historical Preservation Park, this celebration will include crafts, stories, and Halloween Parade, so come dressed in your finest costume garb. See you there![After our trip to the pumpkin patch by knitsteel is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]