With Spider-Man swinging his way to millions at the box office and the sequel to the Fantastic Four ready to surf onto the silver screen next week It's easy to see why some people might think comic book films are solely about people dressing up in colored spandex and battling crime. But this isn't the case. Sure there are a large number of superhero films but there's been quite a few comic book films that don't involve costumed crime fighters.

You may have heard about Wizard Rock, the phenomenon of young people inspired by the Harry Potter books to create original music. These bands are getting noticed by MTV, Nashville Scene, and many others. The phenomenon comes to Canton as CPL welcomes international Wizard Rock superstars Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls with special guests Tom Riddle & Friends on July 21st, the day the final book in the Harry Potter series is released.

June Teisan was named 2007-2008 Michigan Teacher of the Year. She is a seventh grade teacher at Harper Woods Secondary School with more than 20 years of classroom experience, was selected from 18 regional semifinalists statewide. Her message as Michigan Teacher of the Year will be: "Quality teaching makes a difference in the lives of children." She'll carry on the valued tradition of Michigan Teachers of the Year who have shared their teaching knowledge, expertise, and skills with educators across the state.

The New York Times asked several writers about books they have enjoyed over the last couple months, and why. Their choices might give you some ideas for summer reading beyond the usual fare. If the Canton Public Library doesn't own what your looking for, ask at the Reference desk.

Classes in the Internet Lab are suspended for July and August so if you are interested in acquiring some new computer skills, sign up for one now. In the next couple weeks you could increase your Excel knowledge, learn how to work with graphics in Microsoft Word, and learn to download digital books. Sign up is easy if you have a Canton Public Library card. Just click here to access the program calendar. Don't have a Canton Public Library card yet? You can apply online here.

In a lecture at the Center for Naturalism, author Daniel C. Dennett uses the "meme" theory to suggest how some ideas survive selection, and argues for mandatory education in world religions. While few would doubt the importance of understanding religion from a social perspective, some "bristle at anyone who wants to investigate their practices and beliefs in a scientific manner." (from the jacket cover). The book upon which the lecture is based, Breaking the Spell, is also available in the library's catalog.