In this online storytime, Miss Sandra and Miss Katie tell stories and sing songs all about monkeys.

It's that time of the year again. Some of our holiday favorite sounds:

A Hawaiian Christmas [sound recording] by Amy Hanaiali'i

A midwinter night's dream [sound recording] by Loreena McKennitt

Celebrate the season with joyous music and cheer presented by the musical group Harpbeat. This interactive program is for children ages 4-9 with their caregivers and is funded by the Target Store Early Childhood Reading Grant and the Friends of the Canton Public Library.

Program Date: December 15, 7:00-8:00 PM

Do you love to draw? Are you learning how to play an instrument? Looking for your favorite sports team or sporting activity? How about that special craft for that special someone? Well, look no further, this is all in the J700 to 799 collection! We have a wonderful selection of art, music, sports, crafts, games, and so much more. Be sure to check out our books and DVDs. Have fun!

Twinkling lights are not just in the night sky this time of year. It's fun to see lights sparkling on houses and trees as well. Whether in the nativity story, or on top of a tree, stars are magical and a wonder to enjoy. There are so many stars in the universe, that an actual number has not been concluded. In the meantime, just enjoy those "diamonds in the sky" on a clear night. You can learn more about stars from books at the library.

Enjoy some of these fun and festive Thanksgiving songs for kids:

Thanksgiving songs that tickle your funny bone [sound recording] by Roberts, Piller & Katz

At home and abroad [sound recording] by Focus on the Family

Bear's holiday celebration from Jim Henson's bear in the big blue house [sound recording]

Whaddaya think of that? [sound recording] by Laurie Berkner

Monkey with a tool belt and the seaside shenanigans by Chris Monroe — Have you met Chico the monkey, and his tool belt? If not, you are missing one handy monkey. In this new adventure, Chico helps his friend Clark the elephant fix many problems at a seaside resort. Chico has to fix the leaky boat, the broken sprinkler, and a hole in the roof. But his biggest challenge in the water slide. Can he fix it? Check out the book to find out! There are more Monkey with a Tool Belt adventures available at the library. Maybe Chico can show you how to fix something at your house?

In this online storytime, Miss Michelle tells us the story of the three billy goats gruff and reads a poem about five penguins.

Thanksgiving is on November 24th this year. Have you made your crafts yet? If not, there is still plenty of time. Check out the Thanksgiving craft books we have here at the library for inspiration and direction. Have fun! Gobble, gobble!

Ten little caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr. ; illustrated by Lois Ehlert — Bill Martin, Jr's posthumous work, originally published in 1967, brings to life the adventures of 10 caterpillars as they visit flower gardens, vegetable patches, and apple orchards, all before transforming into beautiful butterflies. This rhyming text is fun for all ages, and the beautiful artwork of Lois Ehlert is spectacular.

Looking for some tunes you may have heard at storytime? Here's some of our favorites:

Storytime classics [sound recording] by Peter Pan Kids

Storytime favorites [sound recording]

Dragon tunes [sound recording] : [from Dragon Tales] by Sesame Workshop/Columbia TriStar Television

Creative movement and rhythmic expression [sound recording] by Hap Palmer

Cutting for stone [kit]: a novel by Abraham Verghese

The Hunger Games [kit] by Suzanne Collins

The postmistress [kit] by Sarah Blake

Room [kit]: a novel by Emma Donoghue

What kind of dog do you wish you had? How fast does a Corvette really go? What does the inside of the human body look like? If you have ever asked yourselves these questions and more, then you should definitely visit the J600-699 collection in the Children's Section. This is the nonfiction collection that is chock full of cats, cars, pets, cooking, gardening, health, body parts, and so much more. See you in the stacks!

Children ages 4-8, with a caregiver, are invited to share a storytime with an international flavor. Staff from the bookstore As the Page Turns will present stories in a foreign language.
Program Date: November 8, 7:00-7:30 PM

Have you always wondered what it would be like to live in a rainforest? Here's your chance. Children ages 4-9 with their caregivers can enjoy an enchanting rainforest tale, learn about the rainforest and who lives there, enjoy a snack and make a craft. Registration begins October 31, 2011.

Funded by the Target Store Early Childhood Reading Grant and the Friends of the Canton Public Library.

Stop by the Community Room on December 1st from 5:30 to 8:30 PM for a special identification event sponsored by New York Life. The free ID cards for kids will include a photo, digital fingerprints and other vital information. Should there ever be an Amber Alert, this card is a first step in finding missing children.

ABC Activity Time is an informal session where parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment. This drop-in playtime includes sensory activities, puzzles, and matching games for children ages birth to 5, with caregiver. No registration required. The library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. We will not have ABC Activity Time on those days. Program Dates and Times (November 14-December 17):

• Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
• Mondays, 1:30-2:00 PM
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30-8:00 PM

Family Storytimes begin the week of November 14. These storytimes are designed for childrens ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Storytimes are held in the Community Room and do not require registration. The library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. We will not have Family Storytime on those days.

• Mondays, 10:00-10:30AM and 1:00-1:30 PM
• Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 PM
• Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 AM and 7:00-7:30 PM
• Thursdays, 10:00-10:30 AM
• Fridays, 10:00-10:30 AM
• Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 AM

Lunch Lady and the league of librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka — Do you ever wonder what your school lunch lady does when she isn't serving you food? Is it possible she has a secret identity? Check out this book for a hilarious look at the secret crime fighting deeds of Lunch Lady and her trusty side-kick, Betty. Enjoy!

Hey Kids! Are you curious about your bones and muscles? How does all those things connect in our bodies? What is a healthy snack? Join us for our How Does This Work program. It takes place on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 7:00 to 7:45 PM. Program is open to children ages 5-9 with a caregiver! Registration begins Monday, October 3, 2011.