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Free Summit on Veteran's Benefits

A free educational summit on Veterans Administration benefits will be held Wednesday, September 22 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. The event — co-sponsored by the Canton Community Foundation — is open to veterans, their families and friends and will feature speakers and counselors on healthcare and disability benefits, homebound services and more. Pre-register (required) on the Canton Community Foundation website or by phoning (734) 495-1200.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
Sep 02, 2010

Goodwill Donation Drive at Summit on the Park

Donate to Goodwill Industries and get a discount on your membership to the Summit on the Park. Drop off gently-used clothing and household items at the Summit for Goodwill's new Canton retail store September 12 through September 19, and you can receive an Individual Annual Membership to Canton's award-winning fitness and aquatic facility for $250 or a Family Annual Membership for just $550.

For more information, visit Cantonfun.org or phone (734) 394-5460.
Sep 02, 2010

We're Looking for a Few Good Volunteers

Our next quarterly volunteer orientation will be this month. We are especially looking for volunteers who will be available and willing to put in a few concentrated hours each month to help keep the library the beautiful and welcoming space it is. We specifically need someone to help us dust the shelves and pick up the grounds. So, if you are in touch with your inner Martha Stewart, fill out a volunteer application form and turn it in to the Reception Desk before September 19.
Aug 31, 2010

Meeting Minutes - July 15, 2010

The Chairperson, Colleen Van Auken, called the meeting to order at 7:42PM
Present: J. Fausone, M. Siegrist, D. Turner, C. Van Auken
(NOTE: Quorum was achieved when M. Siegrist arrived at 7:47 p.m.)
Absent: K. Schulz, G. Snow
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

No comments (G. Bell, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny, E. Skrzynski, M. Skrzynski, N. Szczepanski)

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented, after a quorum was present.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the June 17 meeting were approved as presented, after a quorum was present.

Communications

E. Davis indicated that she had received email communication from C. Young that Trustee G. Snow would not attend.

It was confirmed that the Board members had received email from Vice Chair M. Siegrist stating that he would be late in arriving.

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Aug 20, 2010

Library Board Meeting Agenda - August 19, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010 — 7:30PM
  • Call to Order
  • Call to Audience
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Old Business
    • Discussion of 2011 Draft Budget & 3-year budget projections (item of discussion)
  • New Business
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Aug 13, 2010

Blood Drive at the Library

Don't have a pint — donate it to the American Red Cross blood drive instead, when they set up shop at the library on Friday, March 11. You can sign up now at the Reception Desk, or just walk in any time between 11:00AM-4:45PM. There's a critical need for blood right now, so please drop by to donate. And be sure to bring a friend. (You must be 17 years of age and able to donate a full pint of blood to be eligible.)
Aug 12, 2010

Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2010

The Chairperson, Colleen Van Auken, called the meeting to order at 7:33PM
Present: K. Schulz, M. Siegrist, G. Snow, C. Van Auken, D. Turner
Absent: J. Fausone
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

No comments (K. Brandow, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, S. Rzetelny, N. Szczepanski, T. Towey)

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the May 20 meeting were approved as presented

Communications

The Board members in attendance confirmed their receipt of email from Trustee Fausone.

The Board was presented with invitations to the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting.

Report of the Library Director

E. Davis reported that, due to problems with the sheet metal fabrication, the new sorting system would not be delivered until June 30, with installation scheduled for July 1.

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Jul 16, 2010

Library Board Meeting Agenda - July 15, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010 — 7:30PM
  • Call to Order
  • Call to Audience
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Old Business
  • New Business
    • Discussion of Preliminary 2011 Draft Budget (item of discussion)
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Jul 12, 2010

Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2010

The Chairperson, Colleen Van Auken, called the meeting to order at 7:31PM
Present: K. Schulz, M. Siegrist, C. Van Auken, J. Fausone, G. Snow, D. Turner
Also Present: E. Davis, S. Rzetelny
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Jun 22, 2010

Library Board Meeting Agenda - June 17, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010, 7:30PM
  • Call to Order
  • Call to Audience
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Old Business
  • New Business
    • July Board Meeting (item of discussion) – verify quorum
    • Possible utilization of Fund Balance monies to pay some or all of 2011 debt obligation (item of discussion)
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Jun 11, 2010

Meeting Minutes - April 15, 2010

The Chairperson, Colleen Van Auken, called the meeting to order at 7:33PM
Present: K. Schulz, M. Siegrist, C. Van Auken, J. Fausone, G. Snow, D. Turner
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden, G. Bell, A. Davis, M. Swartz

Call to Audience

No comments (R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny)

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as amended

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the March 18 meeting were approved as presented

Communications

E. Davis shared with the Board an invitation from the new Belleville District Library to attend a reception and swearing-in ceremony of the new District Board on April 24th.

Included in the April PR packet were materials relating to the 2009 Annual Report that were mailed to donors and a placard that was sent to community partners.

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May 21, 2010

Shred Day at CFCU

Local residents can shred their documents at Community Financial Credit Union's Canton branch from 2:00-4:30PM Saturday, May 22. The special event is being hosted in partnership with Iron Mountain, a provider of secure information destruction. The Iron Mountain trucks will be available in the branch's parking lot located at 6355 N. Canton Center in Canton. For more information, visit the credit union website at www.cfcu.org or call (734) 453-1200 or (877) 937-2328, toll free.
May 21, 2010

We're Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!

Our next Volunteer Orientation is set for Wednesday, June 9th. While all applications are welcome, we are in special need of volunteers who are willing and immediately available to fill the following positions:
  • Water plants, bi-monthly — Green thumbs preferred, although not required
  • Maintain supply of romance novels in spinners — Some bodice-ripper experience would be helpful
  • Help clean grounds around building — Good exercise for the young and sedentary
  • Identify damaged materials — Warning: Exposure to our collections may result in checkout overdose, as you see hundreds of books you never knew we had, but must read now!
  • Scan & archive media clips — Your chance to be a part of library history

Anyone available for these positions should contact: Kathie Gladden via phone (734) 397-0999 ext 1071 or email: gladdenk@cantonpl.org.

Otherwise, please fill out our Volunteer Application form and return it to the Reception Desk. We will contact you about orientation as soon as your application is processed.

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May 14, 2010

Library Board Meeting Agenda - May 20, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010, 7:30PM
  • Call to Order
  • Call to Audience
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Old Business
    • Furlough Analysis (item of discussion)
    • Update on New Sorting Room (item of discussion)
  • New Business
    • Revision of Computing Resources Policy (item of action)
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
May 14, 2010

Try Our New Automated Phone Service

Our new, automated phone system will quickly direct you to whomever you want to speak — if you take a few seconds to listen to the prompts, that is:
  • Want to know when we're open or how to get here? Press 2
  • Need to talk to someone at Checkout about your account or to renew? Press 3
  • Have a question for an Adult Department librarian or about an Adult Department program? Press 4
  • Same thing, only for the Children's Department? Press 5
  • Want to book the library's Community Room or get information from our Business Office? Press 6
  • Need to get information about the Friends of the Library or their used book shop, Secondhand Prose? Press 7
  • Want to speak to that certain someone whose extension you've forgotten? Press # for the staff directory
Save yourself time and aggravation and endless transfers from the wrong extension. Listen to the prompts. Follow the prompts. You'll be glad you did.
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May 07, 2010