Teens
Are You a SYTYCD Fan?
If you watch So You Think You Can Dance, maybe you've wondered where you can find all the music. You can find some information on fan sites, some on the SYTYCD music wiki, but if you want to listen to those tunes again or dance to them yourself, check your library!
Top Picks For Teen Mysteries
If you are interested in mysteries and thrillers you may also be interested in the following book list that we put together based on one of our patron's request:
- Down the rabbit hole by Peter Abrahams
- Ransom by Lois Duncan
- The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin
- Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe
- The Christopher killer : a forensic mystery by Alane Ferguson
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Win Money for College @ the Library
Get Creative @ Saving for College at the Canton Public Library, now through August 21. Just fill out the entry card (available when you sign up your child for the 2009 summer reading program) and return it to a library staff member. Six parents will win $1,500 toward their child's college education, and six libraries will each receive $1,000 for future programming. Additional prizes will also be awarded to entrants. Get Creative @ Saving for College is made possible by a partnership of the Library of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), and the Michigan Education Trust (MET).
You could WIN staff art!
Your library would like to give back to you this summer! In honor of the Summer Reading theme, Be Creative @ Your Library, the Canton Public Library staff decided to make works of art for you to win. We've got quilters, knitters, woodworkers, photographers and many other creative people here. For a view of our craftsy items, check out our Flickr page.
Happy Nature Photography Day
Today is so beautiful out, friends! Take advantage of the sunshine and warm weather and make a trek outside. Celebrate Nature Photography Day and create some art by capturing the world around you. Michigan is full of parks, lakes, and gardens. Check out an old favorite or discover a new one. Good luck and happy snapping!Final Crisis Is Here!
Final Crisis is here! You've heard the rumors: Batman dies?! Heroes are reborn?! Complex? Yes. Confusing even? At times, yeah. But, you have to give Grant Morrison credit, this series is epic! The DC universe will never be the same. See Morrison's interviews on the topic here.Titanic Vibrations
Distant Waves: a novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn is a captivating new story of adventure, romance, scientific discovery, and psychic mystery. What more could you ask for?
Are you a creative writer? Do you want to be?
Teens going into seventh through twelfth grades can hone your creative writing skills with this five week course taught by Linda Weatherford Papa, Instructional Designer at the University of Detroit Mercy. Click here to register.- SuperMegaAnna
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High School Drama and Friendship Book Suggestions
If you are interested in high school dramas and books dealing with friendship you may also be interested in the following book list that we put together based on one of our patron's request:
- Absolutely, positively not by David LaRochelle
- All we know of heaven : a novel by Jacquelyn Mitchard
- The secret hour by Scott Westerfeld
- A certain slant of light by Laura Whitcomb
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Teen Book Discussion : Glass
Read Glass by Ellen Hopkins then join us to discuss your favorite chapter or character. Teens going into grades seven through twelve can register online. Pick up a book to check out at the East Reference Desk.Michigan's best beaches
There is no excuse for being bored this summer in Michigan. From the pristine beaches of the UP to miles of Lake Michigan beaches, there is something for everyone here, be it swimming, snorkeling, kite flying or just sleeping in the sun. Stay for the sunset too, each one is more beautiful than the day before! Michigan's best beaches
Duct Tape Mania
If you think duct tape is just for fixing things, you are wrong! You can make a wallet, bag, or bouquet of roses out of our many colored rolls of duct tape. All materials will be supplied. Register todayGrades: Tween/Teen (going into 5th - 12th)
Program Date: Monday, June 22 at 1 - 1:45pm
Positively creepy...
Stephen King is literally the 'Master of Horror', but if you have read everything he's written and you're looking for new authors try Dean Koontz's SHATTERED , THE ICE HOUSE by Minette Walters, F.- madame librarian
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Digging for the Truth
Forensic science(often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. Aaron Elkins' Gideon Oliver is a forensic anthropologist, Eve Duncan featured in Iris Johansen's books is a forensic sculptor. Kathryn Fox has a new series featuring pathologist and forensic physician, Dr.- madame librarian
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Amigurumi!
Whether you already know how to crochet or are looking for a new hobby, I definitely suggest checking out Amigurumi World : Seriously Cute Crochet. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and it doesn't get much cuter than this!
Summer Reading @ the Canton Public Library
Summer Reading sign up for all ages, babies to adults, begins June 15 at the library. Complete your reading log by August 12 and receive a free book, courtesy of the Friends of the Canton Public Library.Happy Birthday Gauguin
French painter, Paul Gauguin was born today, June 7th, in 1848. Before his career in painting, he was a stockbroker in Paris. At the age of 35, he decided to devote his life to painting and eventually moved to several places, including Tahiti. Much of his art is remembered for containing broad, flat tones, and bold colors and he is regarded as a highly influential founder of modern art.Fan of Law & Order? Watch Boston Legal? You might like...
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Sword of the Stranger
You want beautiful animation? Check. You want something you can watch in 2 hours, not 8 seasons of TV? Check. You want awesome sword fighting action that makes your draw drop? Double check. Check out Sword of the Stranger for some good old martial arts fun.Greg Iles fan? Have you read...
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