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Total Wellness Training Program
Join Julie Burt, Head Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness and Tai Chi Instructor in finding your energy as you refresh and strengthen your body. Learn a set of simple flowing tai chi movements that will enhance your health and fitness. This workout will also let you cultivate your internal energy for total wellness. Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 PM.
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Food Memiors
Abu-Jaber, Diane
The language of Baklava 641.595 A
Food connects the author to the two cultures of her childhood –American and Jordanian
Angelou, Maya
Hallelujah! The Welcome Table 641.597 A
Memories and recipes—from her childhood in Arkansas and her world travels.
Chen, Patrrizia
Rosemary and Bitter Oranges Bio Chen
Recollections of a youth spent in the Tuscan seaside town of Livorno.
Child, Julia
My life in France Bio Child
Child’s experiences in Paris and Marseille led her to create a food revolution in America.
Conroy,Pat
The Pat Conroy cookbook 641.59 C
An account of great meals and great cooks from Conroy’s beloved south and the world.
Ellerbee, Linda
Take big bites 641.092 E
The veteran journalist looks where her career and life took her and the food she found there.
Elon,Beth
A culinary traveler in Tuscany 641.594 ELO
Ten itineraries down the back roads of Tuscany end in memorable meals.
Hesser, Amanda
The cook and the gardener 641.65 H
A writer for the New York Times befriends a crusty gardener in the French countryside.
Li, Leslie
Daughter of heaven 641.595 L
The author discovers her Chinese heritage through her grandmother’s
Loomis, Susan Herrmann
On Rue Tatin 641.594 L
Cooking school in Paris led to a house in Normandy and a lifetime love of France.
Mayes, Frances
Under the Tuscan sun 945.5 M
Restoring a villa in Tuscany, the author discovers the beauty of Italian life and food.
Narayan, Shoba
Monsoon Diary 641.595.5 M
Indian recipes and tales of childhood in South India and adulthood in the U.S.
Pepin, Jaques
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Edible Fiction
The school of essential ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
Dying for chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson
Fried green tomatoes at the Whistle-Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Elza's kitchen: a novel by Marc Fitten
Devil's food cake murder by Joanne Fluke
The Recipe Club: a tale of food and friendship by Andrea Israel & Nancy Garfinkel
Edible stories: a novel in 16 parts by Mark Kurlansky
National Poetry Month
Award Winners
The wild iris by Louise Gluck — 1993 — Gluck's sixth collection presents a series of spare, somber lyrics that has always invested his best work.
Neon vernacular: new and selected poems by Yusef Komunyakaa — 1994 — A collection of poems from the author's earlier books combined with a dozen new poems.
Internet Basics
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International Folk Dance Celebration
The International Folk Dance Program is being held at the Canton Public Library on Saturday October 13th at 2:00 PM in the Community Room. This free family-friendly event will feature dances, sounds and tastes of the many cultures that make up our community. Bring the whole family for a celebration of music, dance, food and culture.
Honor Sikh Temple Shooting Victims on August 12
On August 5th, 2012, a gunman killed 6 innocent people and critically wounded three at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Mourners began paying their final respects Friday to six worshipers gunned down by a white supremacist at a Sikh temple in the US almost a week ago.
In remembrance of the victims of the shootings and to create awareness about the Sikh religion, the Canton Gurdwara will have a "remembrance prayer" and "Langar" (lunch) at its premises on Sunday August 12th, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. Please pass the message along to family and friends.
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Sewing, Needlework and More
Sewing basics: all you need to know about machine and hand sewing by Sandra Bardwell
The sewing machine classroom: learning the ins and outs of your machine by Charlene Phillips
Sewing 101: a workshop in a book by [editors of Creative Publishing, International]
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Quilting
Quilting step by step by Maggi Gordon
Kaffe Fassett's quilts in Sweden: 20 designs from Rowan for patchwork quilting by Kaffe Fassett
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Origami
Origami for everyone: beginner, intermediate, advanced by Didier Boursin
Origami zoo: 25 fun paper animal creations by Paul Jackson and Miri Golan; illustrations by Paul Jackson; photographs by Avi Valdman
The new encyclopedia of origami and papercraft techniques by Ayako Brodek; edited by Claire Waite Brown
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Crafts
In love with paper crafts by [editor-in-chief, Jennifer Schaerer]
The complete book of home crafts: projects for adventurous beginners by edited by Carine Tracanelli
Fun family crafts by Kelly Doust
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Tulip Time Festival
It is spring time. The Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan is underway from May 5-12, 2012. Don't miss the unique festival of beauty with the display of millions of tulips. Also enjoy the showcasing of Dutch heritage and culture through dance, art, theatre and much more. Tulip Time Festival.Pure Michigan
Michigan is filled with mysteries, myths and majesty. See everyone's favorite places that vividly show the state's uniqueness. Get familiar with our great state, our endless freshwater coastline, and our major destination cites throughout the state. Let us celebrate Michigan. Welcome to a better state — Pure MichiganPresident's Obama's Reading List
On Friday, August 19th, 2011, while vacationing in Martha's Vineyard President Obama and his daughters made an impromptu stop at the island bookstore. Of the books purchased by the president were two new books: The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell and:
Rodin's debutante: a novel by Ward Just
The President also brought along three other books with him:
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Bollyfit
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