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Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet
Have you ever wanted to make your own homemade food for your baby, but think you'd never have time to do so? The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet offers over 200 healthy recipes, and many of them can be made in less than ten minutes. You'll rest assured knowing what goes into every bite of food your baby takes!- Login to comment
Story Blocks
Story Blocks is a great resource for parents, caregivers and librarians alike. A project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy, Story Blocks is filled with short video demonstrations of rhymes, songs and fingerplays for your baby, toddler, or preschooler. You'll pick up some useful early literacy tips, and a little Spanish vocabulary, too, thanks to a selection of bilingual video clips. Explore the videos and learn something new that your little one will love. I've definitely learned a few new tricks for story time!- Login to comment
Holiday Books
Have you ever wished you could browse all the books for a certain holiday at once? Now you can! The Children's Department now has a section just for holiday books. You'll be able to find picture books for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and many more holidays with the greatest of ease. This new section is located across from the Parenting magazines in the Children's Department. Ask a librarian to show you next time you stop in. Happy Holidays!- Login to comment
Pajama Storytime
Families with kids up to age 5, wear your PJs to this special storytime filled with bedtime stories, songs and a craft. Register online now.Program date: Monday, December 6, 7:00-7:45PM
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Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2010
Every year, The New York Times Book Review asks a panel of judges to select ten picture books they consider to be the best children's picture books of the year. All of these books are available here at the Canton Public Library and are listed below.
Here comes the garbage barge! by written by Jonah Winter; illustrated by Red Nose Studio
Children make terrible pets by Peter Brown
Seasons by Blexbolex
Shadow by Suzy Lee
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No-Bake Recipes For Kids
Kids in grades 2-4 can learn how to create some yummy no-cook, no-bake snacks. Register online now.Program Date: November 22, 7:00PM
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National Sandwich Day
Did you know that November 3 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 National Sandwich Day by eating your favorite, or inventing a new kind of sandwich. Find some inspiration in this Super Sandwiches cookbook.- Login to comment
Tween Book and Pizza
There's still space available in this month's Tween Book and Pizza book discussion. Register online and pick up a copy of the book at the Children's Desk. This month's selection is Flip by David Lubar.Date: November 6th at 2:00PM
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Driven Crazy?
Do you ever find yourself saying, "My kids are driving me crazy!" Rest assured, you aren't the only one! Help — My Kid Is Driving Me Crazy is a useful guide to dealing with the various ways kids push the envelope. Learn how to deal with manipulation and keep it from happening over and over again, and bring peace back to your household! Find it in the Parenting section in the Children's Department.- Login to comment
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market
Drop by the Canton Farmer's Market this Sunday, October 17th, for a special Halloween storytime put on by the Canton Public Library. Dress up in costume, enjoy a Halloween story, and make a Halloween craft. Two sessions, 11:00AM and 1:00PM
The Farmer's Market is located at Preservation Park (at the Bartlett-Travis House), 500 N. Ridge Road, Canton. See you there!
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Happy October!
It's October 1st and I'm ready for pumpkins. What about you? Get in the mood for fall and read a pumpkin book. Here are two that are easy to read on your own.
Oh my, pumpkin pie! by Charles Ghigna; illustrated by Kenneth Spengler
Marley and the runaway pumpkin by based on the bestselling books by John Grogan; text by Susan Hill; interior illustrations by Lydia Halverson
Or if you want to read about more of the other fun things that happen in fall, try these books below.
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Love in Spoonfuls
Need a new cookbook for your baby or toddler's meals? Try Love in Spoonfuls from the editors of Parenting magazine. It's full of new recipe ideas for your child from age six months to two years. Accompanying are fabulous color photos of these easy-to-make, healthy recipes. Check it out from the Parenting section for a change of pace at baby's mealtime.- Login to comment
Second Grade Book Discussion
Registration opens today for the Second Grade Book Discussion on Tuesday, September 21st at 5:00PM. This month we'll be talking about Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet! Register online, then pick up a copy of the book at the Children's Desk. See you there!- Login to comment
Say Hello To Your Friends
Are you a fan of the Baby-Sitters Club book series? Kids ages 8 and up can join us for activities, crafts, snacks, and some fun talk about the books.This program takes place Tuesday, September 7th from 7:00-8:00PM.
Register online now!
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Ready-For-School Easy Reads
Amanda Pig, school girl by Jean Van Leeuwen ; pictures by Ann Schweninger
Angel Cat Sugar. Sweet school day by Ellie O'Ryan ; illustrated by Sachiho Hino ; Angel Cat Sugar characters created by Yuko Shimizu
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