We are celebrating Everyone's Reading with a Family Game Night. The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler encourages families to "go out and play." Spending time together, working as a team and having fun creating memories are important elements to a happy family. Let's start at the library by sharing some competition, gamesmanship and cheerleading with family board game night. Bring your own board games or share some of ours. We will even throw in a little snack on October 17 at 7:00 PM.

Support Cathy Donaldson and her incredible organization Snail Mail for Seniors by creating cards for senior citizens. Cathy has been making and sending cards year round to over 750 senior citizens in assisted living and nursing homes since 2007. On Saturday September 14, from 2:00-4:00 PM she needs your help. Join her and her volunteers as they make cards celebrating Fall. We will provide the supplies, you bring your creativity!

ARRRR, mateys! Join us for our September Target Family Fun Night! We'll have a swashbuckling good time at our Pirate Party. Games, crafts, snack... maybe even some walking of the plank. Dock your ship with us Monday September 9, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Open to pirates ages 4 to 8 years old with their Captains (grown-ups). Parrot optional. Registration begins Monday August 26, 2013.

Canton Public Library's second annual LEGO contest will be held September 28-29. This year, participants are asked to think creatively and build a Family Dream House. Please read all contest rules and register before hand to ensure space for display. There will be one winner for each grade division, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-8th as well as one popular-vote winner decided by library patrons. Winners will be announced at a reception at the close of the contest on Sunday, September 29 at 4:00 PM.

The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents the first in a series of music presentations at the Canton Public Library. The goal of the Society is to "strengthen families through musical outreach in the heart of the community." We will be treated to delightful chamber music performed by very talented musicians. The performance will include interactive demonstrations and lecture which will engage and entertain the audience of all ages. This presentation will be given by Stephen Wogaman, a pianist with the group. Stephen has been a part of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and Canton (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra and has his doctorate in music from Indiana University School of Music.

Please bring the entire family for an amazing afternoon of memorable music on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00 PM in our Community Room.

NPR has just released the Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf, a list of the top 100 books for kids ages 9-14. The books (or in some cases, series) are divided into categories like American Stories, Biographies, Everyday Magic, Family Life, Fantasy Worlds, Friendships and Finding Your Place, Good for a Laugh, Mysteries and Thrillers, Myths and Fairy Tales, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Survival and Adventure. You'll find most, if not all of these books at Canton Public Library.

Thank you to everyone who voted in our CYS Flower Bracket Game. Lily of the Valley was our big winner! Yea! If you want more information on our fragrant and beautiful winner, along with the many other flowers you can plant here in the mitten state, be sure to check out our gardening collection in both the children's and adult departments. Enjoy the rest of your summer and when you see a Lily of the Valley, think of us!

On September 4 from 6:30-8:30 PM, Starfish Family Services will present Organizing Your Playroom. Participants will learn strategies for equipping their play space to encourage easy clean up. They will also learn how to label and store materials so children can find and return them after play. These programs are developed for parents, grandparents, daycare providers and any other adults who care for children. Bring your children as free daycare is provided by Starfish's daycare professionals.

All the Children's Video Games that used to be shelved along the purple wall have been moved to row 22. If you have any questions, stop by the help desk and we will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this last phase of this change-over project.

LB and Clarke thank everyone who helped identify the pictures they took around Canton.

1. Canton Historical Museum. Corner of Canton Center and Heritage Park Rd
2. The rock in front of Salem High School
3. Morning Glory Whisper bench in front of Family Christian Bookstore, Ford and Sheldon
4. Cherry Hill Village Theater
5. Canton Township Administration Building
6. Center of Canton at intersection of Canton Center & Cherry Hill roads
7. Front of Canton Public Library