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Dystopian Science Fiction for Fifth Grade
Students in the fifth grade at Hoben have an assignment to read a science fiction book that has a dystopian theme. Here is a selection to get them started.
Archon by Lana Krumwiede
The Resisters by Eric Nylund
Sky jumpers by Peggy Eddleman
Wake up missing by Kate Messner
Earthfall by Mark Walden
Time snatchers by Richard Ungar
Time trapped by Richard Ungar
New Books on the History Shelf
The battle for the fourteenth colony: America's war of liberation in Canada, 1774-1776 by Mark R. Anderson
Days of God: the revolution in Iran and its consequences by James Buchan
Egypt-omania: our three thousand year obsession with the land of the pharaohs by Bob Brier
Glorious misadventures: Nikolai Rezanov and the dream of a Russian America by Owen Matthews
History decoded: the ten greatest conspiracies of all time by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer ; with Keith Ferrell
Red fortress: history and illusion in the Kremlin by Catherine Merridale
Christmas Romances
Romance authors love to pen novels and stories set in and around Christmas and we love to read them. This year there is a bumper crop of these seasonal tales, so grab your hot cocoa and enjoy.
Murder Will Out: December 2013
2013 Award Winning Mysteries you may have missed:
The beautiful mystery by Louise Penny — Best Novel: Anthony Award & Macavity Award
Don't ever get old by Daniel Friedman — Best First Novel: Macavity Award
The Blackhouse: a novel by Peter May — Best Novel: Barry Award
A killing in the hills by Julia Keller — Best First Novel: Barry Award
Taken by Robert Crais — Best Hardcover: Shamus Award
Black Fridays by Michael Sears — Best First P.I. Novel: Shamus Award
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Special-One Week Bonus Bag Sale
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer December buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
For one week only-Dec. 3 through Dec.10
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Savvy Seniors: Get Active December 2013
Get a jump start on your New Year's resolutions! Even if you aren't used to being active, the holidays are a great time to get started. Spend time at family get-togethers going for walks or playing with your grandkids. Take a few extra laps around the mall when you're doing holiday shopping. Exercise before each holiday party you attend. Be more active and use the Go4Life resources to help you reach your goals.- madame librarian
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If You Like Steve Hamilton, Harlan Coben, or Robert Crais...
Old bones: a Gideon Oliver mystery by Aaron Elkins
The vanished: a nameless detective novel by Bill Pronzini
Starvation Lake: a mystery by Bryan Gruley
Open season by C.J. Box
The cold dish by Craig Johnson
Black fly season by Giles Blunt
The blue edge of midnight by Jonathon King
In the bleak midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
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December Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer December buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
December Special
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Author Joshilyn Jackson at Nicola's Books
Someone Else's Love Story by Jackson, Joshilyn — Meet New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson on Wednesday, December 4, 7:00PM at Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor. A former actor, Jackson reads the audio versions of her novels. She has been nominated for the Audie Award, was selected by AudioFile Magazine for their Best of the Year list, has made the 2012 Audible All-Star list for highest listener ranks/reviews, and garnered three Listen Up Awards from Publisher’s Weekly.
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New Documentaries on the Shelf
JFK [videodisc] by written by Mark Zwonitzer ; produced and directed by Susan Bellows
Is school enough? [videodisc] by produced by Mobile Digital Arts in association with TPT National Productions ; produced and directed by Stephen Brown.
We steal secrets [videodisc]: the story of Wikileaks by Focus World presents a Jigsaw/Global Produce production ; an Alex Gibney film ; produced by Marc Shmuger, Alex Gibney, Alexis Bloom ; written and directed by Alex Gibney
Latino Americans [videodisc]: the 500-year legacy that shaped a nation by produced by Nina Alvarez, Adriana Bosch, Daniel McCabe, Cathleen O'Connell, Ray Telles, John Valadez ; directed by David Belton, Sonia Fritz
North America [videodisc] by produced by Adam Chapman, Justin Anderson, Mark Brownlow ; written by Sarah Kass, Max Salomon, Laura Fravel, James Manfull, Jeanine Isabel Butler
Secrets of the Dead: JFK: One PM Central Standard Time by Artist Not Provided
Printable Program and Event Listing, December 2013
(Draft) Board Meeting Minutes — November 21, 2013
The Chairperson, Kim Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm.
2014 Reading List for the Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group
The storyteller: a novel by Jodi Picoult, January 20
The presidents club: inside the world's most exclusive fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, February 17
Pope Joan: a novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross, March 17
And the mountains echoed by Khaled Hosseini, April 21
Unbroken: a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, May 19
We are water: a novel by Wally Lamb, June 16
Home front by Kristin Hannah, July 21
And the National Dog Show Winner is...
Jewel, an American Foxhound, won Best in Show at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia. Over 18 million viewers watched as Jewel became the winningest American Foxhound in the history of the breed. Missed it? Watch the encore tonight at 8:00 PM on NBC.New Books on the History Shelf
Heretics and heroes: how Renaissance artists and Reformation priests created our world by Thomas Cahill
Japan 1941: countdown to infamy by Eri Hotta
1941: the year that keeps returning by Slavko Goldstein ; translated from the Croatian by Michael Gable
The sea and civilization: a maritime history of the world by Lincoln Paine
The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by Richard Kurin
Tyranny of the weak: North Korea and the world, 1950- 1992 by Charles K. Armstrong
December Tween Service Corps
Choosing the Right eReader
Ready to make the leap into the world of eBooks, but not sure how to choose the right one for you? Join us for one of our two sessions to learn more about the current world of eBooks and eReaders, what features are common in today's eReader market, and the difference between popular models and brands. We'll also talk a bit about how the Library can help you make the most of your eReader.- Thursday, December 5th from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Internet Lab
- Saturday, December 7th from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Internet Lab.
Games Kids Play: Enhancing Language and Literacy Development through Games
Teen Lock-In
Register for our special, after-hours, teen only lock-in at the library December 14 from 6:00-9:00 PM. Or come to one of our planning sessions, and help decide what we'll do (you can even get volunteer hours for doing it!). Planning will be held in the Purple Room.
- Dec. 2 7-8 PM Planning Session
- Dec. 9 7-8 PM Planning Session
- Dec. 14 6-9 PM Lock In
iPad Minis Available to Check Out
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, starting December 1 we will have 11 iPad Mini eReaders to check out (for Canton/Plymouth residents only). Besides a few preloaded classics and apps, each eReader has the Overdrive app which allows you to download your favorite library ebooks. An iPad Mini checks out for 3 weeks (and, yes, you can renew it if no one else is on hold), but you must return it to a staffed desk, and it's $5 per day overdue (so remember to return it on time).