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Dreams Books for Kids

Alex Fitzgerald's cure for nightmares by Kathleen Krull; illustrated by Wendy Edelson

Another day in the Milky Way by David Milgrim

Ben's dream: story and pictures by Chris Van Allsburg

The Berenstain bears and the bad dream by Stan & Jan Berenstain

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Jun 20, 2011

Park and Read Passes

Since we have distributed our limit for passes this year, the 2012 Park and Read program at CPL is over.

The Michigan DNR Park and Read program allows library cardholders the ability to check out a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the $6 resident daily motor vehicle entrance permit. Many parks will also have a hammock available at no charge for Park and Read participants to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan's great outdoors.

Park and Read passes are available for one week at a time and cannot be renewed.

Jun 20, 2011

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Surreal Summer Library Programs

Children's programs

Dear Dumb, Dork and Wimpy Diaries — July 7, 2:00-2:45PM

Tween programs

Dear Dumb, Dork and Wimpy Diaries — July 7, 2:00-2:45PM
Memory Box — July 28, 10:00-10:45AM

Teen programs

Creative Writing, Discovering Your Inner Voice from 10:00-11:15AM on:
- June 25
- July 9
- July 23
- August 6
- August 13

Adult programs

Your Pecha Kucha — July 27, 7:00-8:30PM
Adults Writing Children's Lit Group — July 16 and August 27, 2:00-3:00PM

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Jun 20, 2011

Books for Adventurers

Enemies among us: a thriller by Bob Hamer

Every boat turns south by J.P. White

Fragment by Warren Fahy

The lost lady of the Amazon: the story of Isabela Godin and her epic journey by Anthony Smith

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Jun 20, 2011

Teen Reading Adventures

13 little blue envelopes by Maureen Johnson

An abundance of Katherines by John Green

Are we there yet? by David Levithan

Destination unexpected: short stories by edited by Donald R. Gallo

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Jun 20, 2011

Adventurous Kids Reads

Picture Books

The adventures of Bert by Allan Ahlberg & Raymond Briggs

The adventures of Patty and the big red bus by Meghan McCarthy

The adventures of Polo by Regis Faller

All aboard! by James Stevenson

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Jun 20, 2011

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Canton Parks

Brad disc golfing at Freedom Park

Canton Township prides itself on providing an excellent system of parks which offer a variety of activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities:

Parks & Facilities — Canton Leisure Services
Park Locator — Canton Leisure Services
Canton Sports Center on Michigan Ave.
Category:Parks on CantonWiki

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Jun 20, 2011

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Adventurous Summer Library Programs

All Ages programs

2011 Great Paper Airplane Contest — July 21, 11:00AM-Noon

Children's programs

Kids book discussion, Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking and other natural disasters — July 13, 2:00-2:45PM
Outdoor Storytime — July 20, 10:00-10:45AM

Tween/Teen programs

Minute to Win It — July 8, 2:00-3:30PM
Amazing Dewey Race — August 5, 1:00-2:30PM

Adult programs

Amazing Kites — July 9, 1:00-2:00PM
Your Pecha Kucha — July 27, 7:00-8:30PM

Jun 20, 2011

Books About Animals for Adults

Wild Africa by Alex Bernasconi

Planet Arctic: life at the top of the world by Wayne Lynch

Every dog has a gift: true stories of dogs who bring hope & healing into our lives by Rachel McPherson ; with Deborah Mitchell

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Jun 20, 2011

Teen Books About Animals

The beastly bride: tales of the animal people by edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling; introduction by Terri Windling; selected decorations by Charles Vess

Half brother by Kenneth Oppel

Pegasus by Robin McKinley

Hunting the Dragon by Peter Dixon

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Jun 20, 2011

Animals

Hey Kids! Are you a lover of animals? If so, check out these awesome animal books and get your Animal Lover Badge.

Picture Books

My farm friends by Wendell Minor

Chicken, chicken, duck! by Nadia Krilanovich

Gilbert Goldfish wants a pet by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Bob Shea

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Jun 20, 2011

Canton Dog Park

On Friday, May 20, Canton's new dog park opened at Preservation Park in Cherry Hill Village. The park provides a safe off-leash environment for dogs and their owners.

Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, and entrance to the park is $25 annually for Canton residents or $50 per year for non-residents. There are separate sections of the park for small and large dogs.

A grand opening celebration is planned for later in the Summer. Find out even more about the park at the Canton Patch.
[Photo courtesy of Canton Patch]

Jun 20, 2011