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Scholarship Opportunity

fawcettl — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:53 +0000

Woman’s Life Chapter 827-Chicks 4 Charity will be offering a $500 scholarship(s) for part time students and $1,000 scholarship(s) for full time students to women residing in Canton and the surrounding areas that are looking to transition back into the workforce. Applicants must be attending an accredited Michigan college, university or trade school in the fall of 2013. Preference will be given to women that demonstrate financial need, education/training needs, and those who are involved in the community. For additional information please contact Zlatina Dimova at dimova.zlatina@gmail.com. Applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2013 and winners will be notified by August 1, 2013.

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eBook Basics

fawcettl — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:53:59 +0000

Join us to learn how to check out free library eBooks and read them on your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other device. Watch a live demo and try a few of the eReaders on the market today. Join us February 7 at 7:00 PM.

Movies for Election Day

fawcettl — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:48:18 +0000

Election themed entertainment to help you set the mood for November 6, 2012.

Election

Ides of March

The Manchurian candidate

National Sandwich Day

fawcettl — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:33:34 +0000

Did you know that November 3rd is National Sandwich Day? Legend has it that Englishman John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, created the first sandwich in 1762 by putting meat between two pieces of bread. Celebrate by enjoying your favorite sandwich or by trying something new from one of the many sandwich cookbooks at the library.

101 soups, salads & sandwiches [electronic resource]

Beautiful breads and fabulous fillings: the best sandwiches in America by Margaux Sky; photographs by Ron Manville

Nancy Silverton's book of sandwiches: the best sandwiches ever from Thursday nights at Campanile by Nancy Silverton in collaboration with Teri Gelber; photographs by Amy Neunsinger

Roadfood sandwiches: recipes and lore from our favorite shops coast to coast by Jane and Michael Stern

Simple Italian sandwiches: recipies from America's favorite panini bar by Jennifer and Jason Denton

Holiday Fabric Flower

fawcettl — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:18:34 +0000

Join us Wednesday November 28 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Purple Room as we create poinsettia inspired fabric flowers. These lovely hand sewn flowers make the perfect hair accessory, pin, or holiday package decoration. Ages 12 and up. Registration required

eBook User's Group

fawcettl — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:37:04 +0000

Join library staff and other eReader users as we share eBook tips and tricks in an informal environment. Group will meet February 28 at 7:00 PM in Group Study Room A.

Neil Armstrong 1930-2012

fawcettl — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:14:53 +0000

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon has died at the age of 82. Armstrong was the commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft which landed on the moon July 20, 1969. During Armstrong's famous moonwalk he radioed back to earth the now famous phrase "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

Veterans' Summit 2012

fawcettl — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:01:19 +0000

The Canton Community Foundation is hosting an educational program for professionals and veterans and their families September 12th and 13th. The two-day summit offers a day for attorneys and advocates to earn continuing legal education credits. The second day is devoted to veterans who will learn about potential benefits will meet directly with benefit representatives.
Visit the Canton Community Foundation for more information.

Marvin Hamlisch 1944-2012

fawcettl — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:02:34 +0000

Marvin Hamlisch, award winning film and broadway composer has died at the age of 68. Best known for his broadway hit A Chorus Line, Hamlish also wrote the scores for many famous films including The Way We Were, Ordinary People and Sophie's Choice. His adaptation of Scott Joplin's music for the movie The Sting earned him an Oscar in 1973.

Michigan Primary Election

fawcettl — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:08:52 +0000

The Michigan Primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The Michigan Voter Information Center provides details on polling locations and voter eligibility. The League of Women Voters non partisan voter guide is available at Vote411.org.

Geek Out With eBooks

fawcettl — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:55:11 +0000

Reading an eBooks is an excellent way to earn your Geek Out Badge. With hundreds of titles available in the Metro Net Online Lending Library you are sure to find something to download to your Nook, Kindle, iPad or other compatible device. Once you finish your book, don't forget to log on and claim your badge!

Sport Books for Teen Girls

fawcettl — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:22:08 +0000

Suggested titles for the female sports fanatic:

Throwing like a girl by Weezie Kerr Mackey

MadCat by Kathy Mackel

Sliding into home by Dori Hillestad Butler

Yours truly, Skye O'Shea by Megan Shull

Breathing soccer by Debbie Spring

Soccer chick rules by Dawn Fitzgerald

Books by Bloggers

fawcettl — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:36:02 +0000

Earn your Geek Out badge with one of these books from some of the Internet's most popular bloggers:

Let's pretend this never happened: (a mostly true memoir) by Jenny Lawson

Sleep is for the weak: the best of the mommybloggers including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and more!: a blogHer book by edited by Rita Arens ; forward by Stacy Morrison

The digital mom handbook: how to blog, vlog, tweet, and facebook your way to a dream career at home by Audrey McClelland and Colleen Padilla

Planting dandelions: field notes from a semi- domesticated life by Kyran Pittman

Let's panic about babies!: how to endure and possibly triumph over the adorable tyrant who will ruin your body, destroy your life, liquefy your brain, and finally turn you into a worthwhile human being by Alice Bradley and Eden M. Kennedy

Julie and Julia: 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 tiny apartment kitchen: how one girl risked her marriage, her job, and her sanity to master the art of living by Julie Powell

The pioneer woman cooks: recipes from an accidental country girl by Ree Drummond

80's Braided Ribbon Barrettes

fawcettl — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:02:30 +0000

Remember these fun hair accessories? These adorable barrettes were once a fashion craze and are enjoying a return to popularity. Join us Saturday July 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Purple Room for a flashback craft program. All ages are welcome, but registration is required.

Not Your Grandma's Geeks

fawcettl — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:36:45 +0000

Gone are the visions of pencil protectors and computer nerds. These days, the term "Geek" is used to describe those who are passionate about a particular hobby or interest. Perhaps one of these titles will inspire you to Geek Out!

Geek girls unite: how fangirls, bookworms, indie chicks, and other misfits are taking over the world by Leslie Simon; illustrations by Nan Lawson

Theater geek: the real life drama of a summer at Stagedoor Manor, the famous performing arts camp by Mickey Rapkin

Fashion geek: clothes, accessories, tech by Diana Eng

Geek dad: awesomely geeky projects and activities for dads and kids to share by Ken Denmead; foreword by Chris Anderson

Lawn geek: tips and tricks for the ultimate turf from the guru of grass by Trey Rogers

Dungeons & dreamers: the rise of the computer game culture: fron geek to chic by Brad King and John Borland