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Reading Assistance Dogs

Kids and Tweens going into grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up for a 10 minute session. Space is limited, on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 6:25PM.
Program Date: Thursday, September 2 at 6:30-8:30
Sep 02, 2010

Mother Daughter Book Discussion

The Canton Public Library is the recipient of a Giving Hope Women's Giving Circle Grant. Money from this grant is used for this Mother Daughter Book Discussion, a group for girls in grades 5-12 and their mothers or other significant women in their lives. Only the teen or tween needs to register for this program, but you will receive 2 books to read. This month's book selection is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Anne Brashares.  Register online today!  Program Date: Saturday, September 11 from 4-5 p.m.
Sep 02, 2010

Storytime Registration

Storytime registration begins Monday, August 30. Storytimes begin the week of September 13. Children must have their own library card to register for storytime. Check out this video to see some of the fun activities we do in storytime.

We have storytimes for various ages: For families planning to bring children of multiple ages, please sign up for the Family Storytime.
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Aug 30, 2010

Summer Reading Winners

We hope you had fun participating in our Summer Reading Program this year. The Canton Public Library had 4,487 patrons register for the program this year. Attached is the list of the raffle drawing winners. Children, tweens and teens can come to the Children's Desk to receive their prizes. Adult prizes will be available at the Adult Desk. Winners will have until September 4, 2010 to pick up their prizes. Congratulations to everyone!
Aug 29, 2010

Stellar Science Saturday

Learn, explore and discover the excitement of science. For third through sixth graders.
Registration begins Saturday, August 28
Program Date: Saturday, September 11 from 11:00-11:45AM
Aug 27, 2010

Grandparent Fun

Do you watch your grandchildren on a regular basis? Looking for something fun and different to do with them? Want to meet other grandparents who babysit too? The program is for grandparents and their grandchildren. Register online today!
Program Date: Tuesday, September 7 from 10:00-10:45AM
Aug 27, 2010

Tamil Storytime

Tamil, a prominent South Indian language, will be taught using stories, songs and games. All ages welcome. Registration not required.
Program Date: Thursday, September 9 at 7:00-7:45PM
Aug 27, 2010

Kiwanis Storytime

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Canton will read stories and complete fun activities. For all ages. Registration not required.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00-7:45PM
Aug 23, 2010

Reading with Plymouth Whaler, RJ Mahalak

Plymouth Whaler, RJ Mahalak, has such a great time reading he's coming back to share some more of his favorite stories! Registration not required.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00-2:30PM
Aug 14, 2010

Thank You to our Summer Reading Sponsors

The Canton Public Library would like to express our appreciation to our Summer Reading sponsors: We are very fortunate to have such generous sponsors. Thank you!
Aug 14, 2010

Summer Reading Celebration

Celebrate the end of summer reading with fun in the sun. Activities include crafts, entertainment, face painting and farm animals. All activities will take place behind the library. Registration is not required.
All are welcome!
Program Date: Saturday, August 14, Noon-3:00PM
Aug 13, 2010

Fourth Grade Book Discussion

Get together with other fourth graders and talk about a great book! Register online beginning August 12, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: August 26 at 2-2:45 PM
Book Title: Because of Winn Dixie
Aug 11, 2010

Summer Reading 2010

Today, Wednesday, August 11 is the last of Summer Reading. You have until 9:00 PM tonight to turn in your reading logs, receive prizes and choose your prize book from the Scholastic Book Fair. We hope to see you at the Summer Reading Celebration on Saturday, August 14 from 12-3.
Aug 10, 2010

Second Grade Book Discussion

Get together with other second graders and talk about a great book! Register online, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00-2:30PM
Book Title: Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Aug 10, 2010

Third Grade Book Discussion

Get together with other third graders and talk about a great book! Register online beginning August 11, and then check out the book at the Children's Desk.
Program Date: Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00-2:45PM
Book Title: Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries
Aug 10, 2010