Twenty Years After 9/11: Chapter Books

September 6, 2021 | Boydl

9/11/2021 marks the twentieth anniversary of the attacks on DC, Manhattan, Arlington, and Stoneycreek, PA. These books share different perspectives on the attacks and what life was like from various perspectives. Read these with your family members and open a discussion on what this date was like for them, and how we have changed since as a nation. 

For more discussion, we invite readers aged 10-13 to join us for This is Not a Book Club on 9/27/2021. We will be discussing Alan Gratz's latest novel.

The places we sleep by Caroline Brooks DuBois
Nine, ten : a September 11 story by Nora Raleigh Baskin

STEAMx

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Students aged 11-13 who enjoy engaging in science, technology, engineering, art, and math are invited to join us and explore various STEAM topics. First, STEAMx will introduce participants to a topic and its supporting ideas. From there, participants will be given a problem and challenged to engineer a solution or create an example. Challenging, unusual, and different, these programs are a great way to exercise the brain in the most fun way possible.

Registration in required.

 

 

Upcoming sessions

Wednesday, October 20 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Community Room — NASA Propulsion Lab: Rovers and Helicopters
Saturday, November 13 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Community Room — Epidemiology

Celebrate Disability Pride Month: ADA 31th Anniversary

July 26, 2021 | Boydl
ADA 31th Anniversary Logo Red white and blue; 7-26-1990 to 7-26-2021

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. This month marks the 31th anniversary of the ADA and  Below are some books that feature characters with disabilities. Did we miss your favorite book? Add it below in the comments. 

Youth Materials

2021 Lammy Award Winners

June 2, 2021 | Boydl

For over 30 years, the Lammy Awards have been presented by LAMBDA Literary to celebrate LGBTQ+ books and authors. Check out some of this year's winners below or find more information on past awards or additional titles and the LAMBDA Literary organization; please click here. 

Fiebre tropical : a novel by by Juliana Delgado Lopera
You exist too much : a novel by Zaina Arafat

Listen Live

May 17, 2021 | Boydl
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Whether you see a favorite band, attend a play, or yuk it up with a comedian, there are plenty of ways to listen live this summer. 

Summer Concert Series

Be a Tourist in Your Town

May 17, 2021 | Boydl
one person posing for a photo in front a of a town, a map showing the town in the center

Whether you have been here for decades, years, weeks,  or days this summer, be a tourist in your town by completing these activities and following links to find out facts about Canton that you might not know. 

The History of Canton

Summer Jams

May 17, 2021 | Boydl
beach scene with Summer Jams playlists a beachball, flip flops, and a big umbrella

We have got you covered on some music to groove to this summer! Whether you are having a social distancing or virtual block party this summer, or your family is enjoying a backyard cookout, we want to provide you with some options for a summer soundtrack. We have two playlists to choose from on multiple platforms to stream or download for later. We also have provided some links below to our in house music collection as well as digital titles for you to download for free with your Canton Public Library card! 

 

Looking for more musical things to engage with this summer? 

 

Programs and More!

May is Asian American and Pacific Isander Heritage Month

May 5, 2021 | Boydl

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Heritage month. This month celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islanders' contributions to the history, culture, and achievements in the United States. Check out some of these newer titles in Youth, YA, and Adult materials featuring  Asian American and Pacific Islanders in their characters, authors, and illustrators. 

Youth Materials

Fatima's great outdoors by Ambreen Tariq

Excitedly joining her family for an outdoor camping trip in a Midwestern state park, Fatima Khazi helps set up a tent, build a fire, and fend off a daddy longlegs before settling down to sleep surrounded by the near-magical sounds of the forest

STEAM: Explosive Science

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*** This program will take place IN PERSON at the 62 Days of Summer Final Party on August 14 @ 11:00AM***

Have you ever watched exploding fruit or made vegetable volcano erupt? If you'd like to see this and more, please check out our Explosive Science program. 

We invite you to join us live as we dive into different aspects of explosive science with spectacular experiments.  A list of supplies and other information will be available at the program so you can try the experiments at home!

 

Want more explosive things? Check out these explosive reads!

What will you do next? Check out our 62 Days of Summer Landing Page for more fun! 

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

Calming Crafts

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Join us live on Zoom as we assemble beginner-friendly crafts, meant to soothe and calm. The kit is available by registration only and will include supplies to make a felt succulent wall hanging, stress-relieving slime, and some adult coloring sheets and pencils. You will need a hot glue gun, or other felt-friendly glue from home to assemble the succulents and wreath. We provide the rest! 

Registration begins July 15, 2021, and kits will be assembled for each registered patron and available for pickup. July 27- Aug 3, 2021. Zoom link for the program will be in the kits and emailed 24 hours before the program. 

 

Looking for more? Check out our 62 Days of Summer Landing Page for more programs and activities 

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

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