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Composting and Healthy Lawns
This program has been canceled.
Be the envy of your neighborhood. Have a beautiful lawn and be friendly to our precious earth at the same time. Mary Vangieson of the Wayne County Department of Public Services shares the need-to-know information on Composting and Healthy Lawns and gardens. Join us on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM as we continue our celebration of Earth Week.
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Living Green in Southeast Michigan
To celebrate Earth Week, we have invited Granton Brooks, the communications specialist from SEMCOG to share the many earth-friendly projects supported by SEMCOG in his Living Green in Southeast Michigan program. Did you know that they declare Ozone Action Days for our region or that they sponsor the Michigan Rideshare program or the studies of water run-off? SEMCOG impacts our community in many ways. Come see how they can help your earth-friendly everyday life on Monday, April 23 at 7:00 PM.
This post is part of our Earth Day 2012 celebration.
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Vegetarian Eating for Everyone
Are you trying to be a little healthier with your eating habits? Are you trying to save the creatures that share our world with us? Well, The Fat Chef in the Little Coat has suggestions for eating delicious, healthy food at least once a week or more. He shares his recipes for vegetarian dishes we can all love in Vegetarian Eating for Everyone. Join us as we continue our Earth Week celebrations on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 PM.
This post is part of our Earth Day 2012 celebration.
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Open Chess
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Knit Night
Join other handcrafters for an evening of sharing and learning. All ages and stages are welcome at this informal gathering on Monday, April 9 at 7:00 PM.- Login to comment
Meet Best-Selling Author, Sandra Brown
Meet award-winning, best-selling author Sandra Brown in person. The lifelong Texan has written over 60 best sellers full of interesting characters, heart-pumping action and clever plot twists. Her newest book, Lethal, is our featured read for Everyone's Reading. Read the book, share the conversation and meet the author. Free tickets are available at our help desk for two appearances in the Metro Detroit area:
- Thursday, March 22 at 2:00 PM at Rochester Church of Christ in Rochester Hills
- Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills
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Publisher
This program has been canceled.
Learn how to create greeting cards, certificates or brochures with Microsoft Publisher and volunteer instructor Asha on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30-8:30 PM. Registration begins April 4. Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboarding skills.
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What is the Truth About Islam?
The Muslim Community of Western Suburbs returns for a visit to educate, inform and connect with the Canton community while answering your questions about Islam. Join us for an informational evening with your neighbors on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 PM.- Login to comment
Autism Awareness Month with Author Ryan Ennis
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eReaders Users Group
Join library staff and other eReader users as we share eBook tips and tricks in an informal environment. Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 PM.- Login to comment
Internet Basics
Learn how to search the Web, the library catalog and online databases. Date: Monday, March 19, from 9:30-11:00 AM in the Internet Lab
Online registration begins at 9:00 AM on March 5
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St. Patrick's Day with Terry Murphy
Shine up your shillelaghs, put on your silly green hat and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with really fine, fun Irish music by local artist Terry Murphy. Murphy will have you singing by the end of the evening on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 PM.- Login to comment
Everyone's Reading 2012
Everyone's Reading promotes community dialogue through the shared experience of reading the same great book… and we do have a great one for everyone this year. Sandra Brown's Lethal will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Brown, the author of over 60 best sellers, certainly has a way with words and your emotions. She is making two personal appearances in the Metro Detroit area: Thursday, March 22 at 2:00 PM at the Rochester Church of Christ and at 7:00 PM that same evening at Adel Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. We have free tickets to both events available at the information desk beginning March 12 to Canton cardholders in good standing. It promises to be fun and informative events. Also watch for Lethal to be featured at our Lunch and a Book discussion on April 12 and at the Canton Senior Book Discussion Group on May 23.
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New J.K. Rowling Novel for Adults
Author J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame just penned a deal with Little, Brown publishing house to pen her first adult novel. The title, release date and details about the novel were not released. Rowling is quoted as saying, "Although I've enjoyed writing it every bit as much, my next book will be very different to the Harry Potter series." We'll all be on pins and needles until we get our hands on Rowling's newest book.- Login to comment
Try SEMCOG's MiRideshare Program
What would you do with an extra $3000? Where is this money going to come from? By using SEMCOG's (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) MiRideshare. Commuters can save up to $3000 per year by sharing a ride to work. If you register for the program during the month of February, you could also win a $100 Amazon gift card. Information on transportation options is available at SEMCOG's website. High gas prices are not as scary when you're sharing the cost.- Login to comment