Brad B.'s Blog

"My Mitten" Drawing Contest

Starting July 1st, enter our "My Mitten" Drawing Contest and show us what you love about Michigan. It could be your favorite place, your favorite people who live in Michigan, or even your favorite Michigan "thing" (cherries, automobiles, whatever you love!). Last day to enter is July 26th, with artwork being displayed in the library July 30th - August 11th for voting (one vote per person per day).

Contest Entry Form

Contest Rules

Last day to enter: July 26th.
Limit of one entry per person.
Entries must be submitted on a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper.
Artwork must be your own. You may get inspiration from a book or online, but please do not copy someone else's art.
Artwork will be displayed in the library from July 30th - August 11th, and voting will be done by you (one vote per person per day)!
Prizes will be awarded in 5 different age categories: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-10th, and 11th-12th grades.
Winners will be announced August 17th at the End of CYS Party.
All winners' entries, with consent, will be displayed on the CPL website.
Last day to retrieve your submitted artwork will be September 1st.

May 29, 2013

Great Historical Nonfiction for Kids

George Washington, spymaster: how the Americans outspied the British and won the Revolutionary War by Thomas B. Allen ; featuring illustrations by Cheryl Harness

The worst of friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the true story of an American feud by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain ; illustrations by Larry Day

Marooned: the strange but true adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe by Robert Kraske ; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

Lincoln's grave robbers by Steve Sheinkin

One dead spy: the life, times, and last words of Nathan Hale, America's most famous spy by [text and illustrations], Nathan Hale

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May 15, 2013

Board Gaming League of Canton

Into board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, or Puerto Rico? Drop by Saturday, May 4 between Noon and 5:45 PM for our monthly Board Gaming League of Canton meeting. Play some of the hottest games and meet some new folks!

Apr 23, 2013

Teen Animanga Club

Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-8:45 PM join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store from a raffle to trivia to our always popular "mystery anime." What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Drop by and let your inner otaku run free.

Apr 23, 2013

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day! That's right, free comics at the library, courtesy of Comic City. Starting at 9:00 AM, pick up a comic (one per person) at the Children's and East (Teen) Desk. Supplies are limited, so get 'em while they last.

Apr 20, 2013

Eisner Award Nominees Announced

The nominations for the 2013 Eisner Award have been announced. Named after acclaimed comics creator Will Eisner, this is the 25th year of this award highlighting some of the best comics and graphic novels around.

Apr 16, 2013

WNBA YA Writers' Panel

The Women's National Book Association's third annual writers' panel is this April 24 at the Novi Public Library. The theme is young adult literature and how it spans generations of readers, with four award-winning Michigan YA authors on the panel. And, it's absolutely free!

Apr 14, 2013

Teen Animanga Club

Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8:45 PM join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store from a raffle to trivia to our always popular "mystery anime." What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Drop by and let your inner otaku run free.

Mar 24, 2013

Board Gaming League

Into board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, or Puerto Rico? Drop by Saturday, April 6 between Noon and 5:45 PM for our monthly Board Gaming League of Canton meeting. Play some of the hottest games and meet some new folks!

Mar 24, 2013

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

Join us Wednesday, April 3, from 3:00-5:00 PM for our Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament. Battle against your friends for glory and fame, or just play a round for fun with your favorite characters.

Mar 20, 2013

Fantastic Fantasy for Tweens & Teens

Here's some great books for those who like fantasy with a little wonder and humor:

The false prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The chaos code by Justin Richards

The scorpions of Zahir by Christine Brodien-Jones

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

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Mar 06, 2013

Board Gaming League

Into board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, or Puerto Rico? Drop by Saturday, March 2 between Noon and 5:45 PM for our monthly Board Gaming League of Canton meeting. Play some of the hottest games and meet some new folks!

Feb 22, 2013

Teen Animanga Club

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30-8:45 PM join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store from a raffle to trivia to our always popular "mystery anime." What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Drop by and let your inner otaku run free.

Feb 22, 2013