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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the talented dancers from O'Hare School of Irish Dance in Plymouth. We'll all be clapping our hands, tapping our toes and feeling very Irish for the evening. The dancers will be followed by an Irish folktale as told by one of our very clever librarians. Faith and Begorrah!
See you Thursday, March 10 at 7:00PM in the Community Room.

Everyone's Reading The Lincoln Lawyer

Note: Tickets for this event are sold out as of Thursday, April 7, 2011.

Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with crafts, songs, dancing and food. Join us at the library for a fun celebration beginning at 5:00PM with crafts for the kids followed by snacks and entertainment; at 7:00PM for everyone. This should be a great Chinese New Year for everyone. No registration is needed for this February 17th event.

The Kitchen Assistant, Darla Jaros

Darla Jaros, The Kitchen Assistant, tells you how to feed your family well on a strict budget. Learn how to stretch a dollar and make nutritious, delicious meal out of seemingly nothing. Darla shares dozens of hints from her book, The Kitchen Assistant.

Frugal Living Series — The Kitchen Assistant — February 24th (not the 29th as stated in Connections), 7:00PM. No registration needed.

Tai Chi

Join us for a Tai Chi session on February 5 at 2:00PM in the Purple Room. We're celebrating the township's 100 Days of Health by providing a class here at the library. Tai Chi can be enjoyed by everyone 16 and up. Please wear loose clothing and comfy shoes. Please register online as space is limited.

Motown Museum

Note: This event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Kick off Black History Month by reminiscing about Motown greats, such as the Temptations, the Supremes, the Miracles and Smokey Robinson and many more. It was an era of unique Detroit sound shared around the country. Lina Stephens, chief curator of the Motown Museum, shares the history, the personal stories and music with us.
No registration is needed

Business School Presents Social Media I

Beginners… Join us for an introduction to all avenues of Social Media (Facebook, Twitter etc.). Learn how to develop a social media strategy to grow and show off your business.
January 26 at Noon in the Internet Lab. Register online.

Investment Strategies During a Down Economy with Rick Bloom

Join Rick Bloom of Bloom Asset Management, for an educational, informative evening that will get you on the right financial track during this down economy. Bloom is a well-respected columnist, radio personality and investment guru with the best possible answers for your money.
January 27 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. No registration needed.

Business School Returns

What are you doing for lunch? Why not spend that time with us enhancing and growing your business with a series of targeted presentations. Attorney Ken Bloom, of Bloom Asset Management, will share his expertise on Wednesday, January 19 at Noon with Legal and Tax Aspects When Starting a Small Business.

Zumba

As part of the township's 100 Days of Health initiative, join us for an introduction to Zumba, the popular new fitness craze, on Saturday, January 29 at 2:00PM in the Community Room. Wear loose clothing, comfy shoes and be ready to move. Adults and teens age 16 and up are welcome. Registration begins two weeks prior to each session.

Business School is Back

Canton Public Library's popular Business School is back in session for local business people at Noon in the Internet Lab. The following sessions are available:Registration begins two weeks prior to each session. Spend your lunch hour with us and grow your business.

The Raw Vegetarian

Andrea McNish, raw foodist, will discuss ways to eat healthy and fulfill your nutritional needs while eating raw. Join us on Thursday, January 13 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. No registration is needed.

Philanthropy Education


At this conversational forum, the Canton Community Foundation representative will discuss and answer questions about estate planning, estate taxes and charitable gift annuities. This is an informational forum without sales pitches or solicitations. If you this the last time, the information is timely and targeted to our Canton audience for peace of mind and a well-lived future. Please join us on January 20 at 7:00PM in the Community Room.

Remix Design with Marleen Prater

Don't settle for an average home when you can have a fabulous home with the advice decorator Marleen Prater of Remix Designs. Marleen will share her secrets for affordable re-mixed decorating to have your home looking its very best for the holidays. Join us on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. No registration is necessary.

Joe Gagnon, The Appliance Doctor

The renowned Joe Gagnon, aka The Appliance Doctor, tells us how to spend our money wisely when purchasing large appliances, so we get the most bang for our hard-earned bucks. The doctor also shares when it is time to replace or repair an appliance, based on his years of expertise. We all know and love Joe Gagnon from radio and newspaper columns — now is your opportunity to meet and talk in person on Thursday, December 2 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. No registration needed.