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Reading Assistance Dogs
Kids and Tweens in grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up begins at 6:25 PM and is on a first come, first serve basis. Sessions are 10 minutes long.Program Date: June 25, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
ABC Activity Time
ABC Activity Time will run until June 9th. This 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.Family Storytime
Family Storytime will run until June 9th. 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.
Storytime at Canton Farmer's Market
On Sunday, June 24, CPL staff visits the Canton Farmer's Market to host a storytimes and crafts. The Canton Farmer's Market is open from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Storytimes are at 10:00 AM and Noon. For all ages.Target Family Reading Night — Outer Space Adventure
Our last Target Family Reading Night for the school year will be Monday, June 11, 2012 from 7:00-8:00 PM. We'll have fun on an Outer Space Adventure. Registration will begin May 24 and this program is open to children four to nine years old and their caregiver. Get ready to blast off with us![Star-forming region NGC 3603 is by NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI) as licensed under this notice.]
CPL at Liberty Fest
Come out and visit the Canton Public Library tent during the Canton Liberty Fesitval on Friday, June 15 from 5:00-8:00 PM. We will have information about our Connect Your Summer reading program and there will be lots of fun stuff to see and do all around Heritage Park including live music, great food and craft tables. Hope to see you there!
Child ID Event
Western and Southern Financial will provide a free Child ID event. All children will be fingerprinted and photographed to create a "Protect Your Child" booklet for your own personal records. This event takes place on June 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM.[fingerprints by mollykiely is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]
Who Are Your Ancestors?
Kris Rzepczynski, a coordinator at the Library of Michigan, will show us the tools and data bases available to Canton Public Library users to find our long, lost relatives. Find out why you are especially handy in the kitchen, have a burning passion for politics or can create beautiful art pieces from virtually nothing. Was it because of your great, great grandparent? Join us on Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 PM and learn how to find your answers. Young People's Citizenship Seminar
Are you a high school junior or senior interested in government? The Young People's Citizenship Seminar, June 25-28, is a four day camp with mock elections, rallies, inspirational speakers, and other activities to teach you about government! The Wayne County Farm Bureau is even giving four scholarships, so contact them if you're interested.Deadly Desperados
The case of the deadly desperados by Caroline Lawrence — The setting of this new historical fiction mystery is the Wild West, where desperados, gamblers and gunmen abound. In this western, P.K. Pinkerton is on the run from a ruthless gang, determined to hold on to his families last priceless possession. Relying on disguises, P.K. must outwit the outlaws in this fast-paced, fun adventure.
Avoiding Perfectionism
Freeing our families from perfectionism by Thomas S. Greenspon ; edited by Pat Samples — Do you expect too much of yourself or your kids? Do you have a hard time relaxing? These tendencies can be a few of the problems that result from perfectionism, which is a problem for many families. This book will teach you what perfectionism is not and help you free your family from this burden that can take a heavy toll on self-esteem, relationships, and energy.
Starlab Indoor Planetarium
Since the dawn of time, man has dreamed of traveling through the heavens. Today's students are tomorrow's astronauts! Explore the wonders of the night skies on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In the comfort of their large inflatable Starlab Dome, Dynamic West Assemblies bring the star-filled presentation to you. An awe-inspiring program that is fully interactive, this one is not to be missed!
We will repeat the same show several times within the two hour program time beginning at 10:00 AM. Please be aware that space is limited.
Children's Books to Love
From board books, to pictures books, to chapter books, it's is so hard to choose?
- Art
- Arts and Crafts
- Food and Cooking
- Pets
- Sports
- Babies
- Listeners
- Beginning Readers
- Kids
- Parents
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Books
- Picture Book
- Connect Your Summer
- May We Suggest
- Love It
- babies
- beginning readers
- books and reading
- classics
- connect your summer
- families
- kids
- listeners
- Love It
- May We Suggest
- parents
25 Best Bands for Kids
Here come the 123s [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
Here come the ABCs [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
Three More Series Being Moved to J Fiction
- Michigan Chillers — will be shelved as J Fiction Rand
- American Chillers — will be shelved as J Fiction Rand
- Hannah Montana — will be shelved as J Fiction Hannah
Very Hungry Caterpillar Fun
On Saturday, May 26th at 2:00PM in the Community Room, families with children ages 2 to 5 are invited to join us for a program filled with activities focused on the well loved children's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will hear the story, make a craft and even eat like the caterpillar in the story. Registration is required and begins on Thursday April 26th at 9:00 AM.
Program Date: Saturday, May 26th at 2:00 PM in the Community Room.
The Art Behind Your Favorite Movies
Local Author Event
Join us on Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 PM as we welcome local authors to share their craft, their insights and their books. We have everything from children's to fitness to romance, real-life adventure, a novel and self-help books to satisfy everyone's interest. Refreshments will be provided as you peruse the individual authors' tables and discuss their books with them. This event is made possible in part from a grant from the Michigan Center for the Book.
Tween Service Corps
Connect Your Summer Teaser
Leo Papa, head of Information Technology, tells us about what we can expect from this year's engaging summer program at CPL.
- Brad Czerniak
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