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Starfish Family Services: Math Learning in the Home
Popcorn Poets
This fun program will be for kids that love poems and kids who don't. We will look at "giggle poetry" for kids online, answer some riddles and vote on our favorite silly poems, while enjoying popcorn. This program is for kids third through fifth grade. Register online beginning March 26.When: Tuesday, April 24, 7:00-7:45 PM
[Popcorn! by Andrew Rivett is licensed under CC BY 2.0]
Scholastic Storybook Treasures
Have you checked out the Scholastic Storybook Treasures series yet? These are short movies of your favorite picture books told in differening animation styles. Many have recieved the ALA Carnegie Medal for excellence in Children's video. Some DVDs in the series also include a "read-along" feature for beginning readers. It's an great choice if your looking to expand your child's exposure to literature. Some of our favorites:
The Pigeon finds a hot dog [videodisc]: and more stories by Mo Willems — Author Mo Willems voices the pigeon in the title story. Special features includes a read-along story and an interview with the author.
Tamil Storytime
All ages may enjoy a storytime program in Tamil presented by Sivakami RajendranProgram Date: Thursday, May 4th at 7:00 PM in the Purple Room
Nancy Drew Series Moving to J Fiction
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Picture Books about Helping Others
Good helpers, everyone needs one sometime. Here are some picture books to read with the kids, to show them how to be great helpers at home, in school, or in your community.
Arthur helps out by Marc Brown
The Berenstain Bears lend a helping hand by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Boswell wide awake by Alexandra Day
Rockabye Babies! Lullabies for your Little Rocker
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of depeche mode
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of Dave Matthews Band by Bissell, Andrew, 1979-
Rockabye baby! Lullaby renditions of the Flaming Lips [sound recording] by Boone, Steven
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime begins May 1. Designed for babies up to age 18 months with a caregiver, this interactive storytime features simple stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Register online beginning April 17.
The Adventures of TinTin: The Black Island by Herge
Family History
Do you know anything about your family history? For example, many families have descendants that came to America through Ellis Island in New York. April 17 is "Ellis Island Family History Day." More immigrants were processed on this day in 1907, than any other day in history. The statue of liberty was the first glimpse of America for millions of immigrants. Ellis island has a unique and interesting history as America's immigration station with a lot of family history to offer.
ABC Activity Time
- Mondays 10:30-11:00 AM and 1:30-2:00 PM
- Tuesdays 7:30-8:00 PM
- Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 AM and 7:30-8:00 PM
- Thursdays 10:30-11:00 AM
- Fridays 10:30-11:00 AM
- Saturdays 10:30-11:00 AM in the Purple Room
Notes
- On June 7th the Family Storytime/ABC Activity Time session will be in collaboration with Starfish Family Services Program for parents and caregivers titled Word Play: Rhymes and Other Pre-Reading Activities. The workshop is for adults and Starfish brings along licensed day care providers to watch your children if you choose
- There will be no Activty time on June 8 (for a blood drive)
Family Storytime
Family Storytimes begin the week of April 30. These storytimes are designed for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Storytimes are held in the Community Room and do not require registration. Saturday sessions are in the Purple Room.
April 30-June 9
- Mondays 10:00-10:30 AM and 1:00-1:30 PM
- Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 PM
- Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 AM and 7:00-7:30 AM
- Thursdays 10:00-10:30 AM
- Fridays 10:00-10:30 AM
Notes
- On June 7th the Family Storytime/ABC Activity Time session will be in collaboration with Starfish Family Services Program for parents and caregivers titled Word Play: Rhymes and Other Pre-Reading Activities. The workshop is for adults and Starfish brings along licensed day care providers to watch your children if you choose
- There will be no storytime on June 8 (for a blood drive)
The Original Animated Lorax
To wrap up our Earth Week celebrations, CPL will present a screening of the original, 1972, animated version of Dr Seuss's The Lorax. Join us on Friday, April 27 at 4:00 PM to watch the story of the greedy, truffula tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax who speaks up for the vanishing forest. When the film is over patrons are invited to create their own truffula tree vista to brighten up their home. This program is open to families and kids of all ages.
This post is part of our Earth Day 2012 celebration.
Attracting Backyard Wildlife
Kids, do you see animals around your neighborhood and wish they’d pay your yard a visit? Join us Thursday, April 26, from 7:00-8:00 PM to continue our Earth Week celebrations and learn how to use feeders, houses, baths, and more to make your yard the happening place to be. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own nestball to attract nesting birds.
Before We Celebrate, Let Us Commemorate
For the past few years, the Canton Public Library has held a donation drive to commemorate Memorial Day by helping service men and women. Once again we will be collecting donations, this year for the VA Hospital of Ann Arbor , but there are many other rewarding ways to observe Memorial Day, including:- Visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes
- Visiting war memorials
- Flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon
- Participating in a National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM to pause and reflect upon the true meaning of the day
- Attending a parade
- Watching a patriotic movie or reading a patriotic book
Memorial Day Supply Drive to Benefit Veterans
Before we celebrate Memorial Day, let's commemorate. Please help CPL as we collect items to be donated to the VA Hospital of Ann Arbor for distribution to homeless veterans. Donations will be appreciatively accepted beginning Thursday, May 10 through Thursday, May 31 at the Reception Desk.Suggested donations include:
- Rolls of Lifesavers (or other hard candy)
- Rice Krispies bars (or granola bars, etc.)
- Plastic utensils (knives, forks, spoons)
- Napkins
- Ritz snack mix (or other trail mix)
- Easy-open cans of tuna, chicken or other meats
Eating Together
Who has time for family dinners anymore? We all do, according to author Miriam Weinstein in The Surprising Power of Family Meals. The benefits of eating a meal together are astounding, considering you don't have to sign-up, register, or pay for them outside of your grocery budget. Family meals are available, modest and valuable to your family. At a meal children can learn manners, family values, and good conversation. It's a great time for families to slow down and re-group.Great Titanic Book for All Ages
Iceberg, right ahead!: the tragedy of the Titanic by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson is a wonderful resource for the latest information regarding the Titanic. On April 14, 2012 one century will have passed since this tragic maritime disaster occurred and many books have been published and events are planned to commemorate it. Seventy-three years separate the sinking of the vessel and the dramatic 1985 discovery of the wreck by Robert Ballard. McPherson fills in this time frame with actual stories about the victims, survivors, rescuers, reporters, investigators, and many others showing the far-reaching effects this tragedy has had on society as a whole.
Bats! Owls! Flying Foxes!
Meet and learn about some of Michigan's animals that wake up when you go to bed! The Organization for Bat Conservation will present their program: Animal Adaptations: Bats! Owls! Flying Foxes!. Discover the fascinating features and adaptations of a variety of Michigan's native nocturnal creatures. In this program, learn what adaptations are, how they are formed and why animals develop these amazing tools for survival. Live animals will be present! Join us on Sunday, April 22nd from 2:00-3:00 PM to kick off our Earth Week celebrations.
This post is part of our Earth Day 2012 celebration.
Earth Day Programs at CPL
We're celebrating Earth Day all week (April 22-27) and want you to join us! See the write up in the Canton Observer. There will be events for adults, teens, tweens and children, including:- Bats! Owls! Flying Foxes! — Sunday, April 22, 2:00-3:00 PM
- Living Green in Southeast Michigan — Monday, April 23, 7:00-8:30 PM
- Composting and Healthy Lawns — canceled
- Vegetarian Eating for Everyone — Wednesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 PM
- Attracting Backyard Wildlife — Thursday, April 26, 7:00-8:00 PM
- The Lorax (original 1972 animated version) — Friday, April 27, 4:00-5:15 PM