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Zumba time

As we help Canton Township celebrate 100 Days to Health, Stacye (Angelica) Cranford will lead us in a one-hour session of Zumba. What's Zumba?  It's a popular form of fitness combining energetic music, Latin dance moves and super calorie burning.  Join the fun and enthusiasm on Saturday, February 2 at 1:00 PM.
Registration required.   

Adult Writers' Group

Calling all writers! The next meeting of the Adult Writers' Group, Saturday, January 26,will have a representative from the independent book store, As the Page Turns, talk about the relationship they have with authors.

Tai Chi

Canton's 100 Days to Health is in full swing and we wanted to be a part of the festivities. Julie Burt, Tai Chi instructor at the Summit will lead library patrons in a session of Tai Chi's purposeful movements. If you haven't gotten started on your own journey to health, now is the time and the library is the place. Join us on Saturday, February 16 at Noon.

Knit Night

Join other handcrafters for an evening of sharing and learning.  All ages and stages are welcome at this informal gathering on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the library Purple Room.  Bring you own project, yarn and needles.

If you like Kia Dupree…

Kia Dupree writes dramatic, intense Urban Fiction. Try some of these if you like Shattered:

The coldest winter ever by Sister Souljah

Push by Sapphire

Section 8: a hood rat novel by K'wan

Super Bowl Kickoff!

The NFL playoffs are in full swing and Super Bowl 47 is right around the corner. While you're waiting, catch up on some of the lives of some of the sport's greatest players and coaches — both past and present:

Moving the chains: Tom Brady and the pursuit of everything by Charles P. Pierce

Namath: a biography by Mark Kriegel

Introduction to Pinterest

Pinterest lets you create and share virtual "boards" full of inspiration and ideas about your passions and hobbies. Through images and links posted by other users (or by you), you can plan a wedding, collect recipes, share crafting know-how and more with your friends online! Join us on Saturday, February 2nd at 3:00 PM to learn more about this fun website and start pinning.

Prerequisites: Basic Internet skills and either an email address or a Facebook or Twitter account (required for participation-attendees without these accounts will still be able to observe).

The Battle of New Orleans

On January 8, 1815, during the War of 1812, British forces suffered more than 2,000 casualties in their attack on New Orleans. The defending U.S. forces were led by General Andrew Jackson who became a national hero as a result. Ironically, neither side knew that the war had already ended two weeks before with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

The Battle of New Orleans by Robert V. Remini

Happy Birthday Elvis!

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He would have turned 78 this year. A multi-dimensional performer, Elvis' diverse talents are on display in the many recordings and movies that he left behind:

Careless love: the unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick

The Colonel: the extraordinary story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley by Alanna Nash

Board Gaming League of Canton

Into board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, or Puerto Rico? Drop bySaturday, February 2 between Noon and 5:45 PM for our monthly Board Gaming League of Canton meeting. Play some of the hottest games and meet some new folks!

S.N.A.P. Posters: Last Call for beautiful art!

Action for EarthDid you have fun creating a beautiful work of art for our mural? If so, be sure to come and show us where your picture is on the mural and we can make sure you get a limited edition poster of your very own! Just stop in at the Children's Reference Desk to pick up your poster. See you soon!

Older Adults

Ready to get active?  Go4Life an interactive website sponsored by the National Institute on Aging offers a wide variety of ideas for getting healthy in 2013.  No matter what your level of activity is, Go4Life can help you develop a personal workout and diet plan specific to your needs.

Year 2012 Top Movie Picks

The artist written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius — An actor famous for his roles in silent films forms a relationship with an actress who is headed for fame in the new era of sound films.

The avengers written and directed by Joss Whedon — Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America assemble together for the very first time ever in this epic, action-packed blockbuster.

The best exotic Marigold Hotel directed by John Madden — A group of British retirees decide to outsource their retirement to a newly renovated hotel in Jaipur, India, that is being marketed as a retirement residence - but when they arrive, they find it to be in less luxurious condition than they had imagined.

The big year directed by David Frankel — Three men put their lives and careers on hold in an attempt to set a new record for the number of bird species spotted during a year.

The cabin in the woods directed by Drew Goddard — Five college friends head for a cabin in a remote forest and through a tattered diary left behind by a former inhabitant, begin to discover the deadly truth behind their lodging.

The dark knight rises directed by Christopher Nolan — Wi

Internet Basics

Learn how to search the Web, the library catalog and online databases. Prerequisite: Mouse skills or equivalent experience. Join us Monday, February 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.

If You Like Kate Morton…

...here are more books with family secrets lurking in British manor houses.

Year 2012 Top Audiobook Picks

Fiction

Broken Harbor by Tana French

Carry the one by Carol Anshaw

The dry grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew

The forgotten waltz by Anne Enright

The Gilly salt sisters by Tiffany Baker

Gone girl by Gillian Flynn

A grown-up kind of pretty by Joshilyn Jackson

A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller

The night circus by Erin Morgenstern