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…and a Happy New Year
Looking for a film to ring in the New Year for your kids? One that you can show early? Like around 8? Look no further than CPL! Here are some options:
Winnie the Pooh [videodisc]: a very merry Pooh year by Walt Disney Home Entertainment — Winnie the Pooh and friends make New Year resolutions not to bother Rabbit
Year without a Santa Claus [videodisc]: Nestor the long-eared Christmas donkey, Rudolph's shiny new year — Rudolph helps Father Time locate a missing New Year baby
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Free iPad Picture Books
Yes, Please! If you have ever accessed TumbleBooks through Canton Public Library, you know that they have fun interactive stories for kids. They've recently begun adding stories in iPad format. From the front page, select the red "Storybooks" button. On the next page, choose the green "iPad Books" button. There are currently only 50 books listed, but the plan is to add more soon. Happy Reading!- Login to comment
New Holiday Videos
Every year in December a bumper crop of new Holiday Kids Movies makes their debut. This year is no exception with many of the new films starring characters kids recognize from their favorite movies. Many of these movies are available at CPL now, with more on the way in the coming weeks. These are great solutions when you need some down time to make dinner (or squirrel away to wrap some gifts). Here are some of this year's offerings:
Merry Madagascar [videodisc] by DreamWorks Animation LLC
Penguins of Madagascar [videodisc]: The all-nighter before Xmas
Christmas with the chipmunks [videodisc] by Bagdasarian Productions LLC
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Family Game Day
November 20-26 is National Game and Puzzle Week. If you are looking for some post-Thanksgiving-Day fun, join us on Saturday, November 26th in the Community Room at 1:00 PM for Family Game Day. We'll have many board games here for you to play. You'll also get to make a version of Speed Scrabble to take home with you!- Login to comment
Fables and Fairy Tales on DVD
If you've enjoyed watching The Monkey's Heart puppet show that was posted on our website this week, there are many more similar resources here at the library! The Grammy Award winning Rabbit Ears series are narrated by celebrities and cover a broad range of stories. Animated Tales from Around the World by Schlessinger Media combines two short native stories from one country. You can find both of these series in our fairy tale section of the children's library.
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The Monkey's Heart
In this puppet show based on an Indian trickster tale, hungry Crocodile tries to eat Monkey's heart. Will Monkey be able to trick Crocodile and get away? Watch and find out!
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October 7th is Ada Lovelace Day
Today, October 7th, is Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace, daughter of poet Lord Byron, is regarded to be the first computer programmer. In honor of her, this day is designated for the recognition of the achievements of women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. It would be a great day to check out a book on women inventors, astronaunts, or mathematicians. Or stimulate your own daughter's interest in one or more of these subjects with one of our many science films from here in the library. My favorite is the Disney Imagineering Series. Another good option is The Way Things Work, based of the David Macauley book by the same name.
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Family Movie Night
When the weekend weather forcast is like this weekend's — cold, rainy, and dreary — Families start looking for something to do inside. Have a movie marathon! Pop some popcorn, blend up some milkshakes, and pick up some movies from Canton Public Library. Here are a few themes to get you started:
Classics
That movie that you loved as a kid that you can't find anywhere? We may have it here.
The parent trap [videodisc] by Walt Disney Productions
Swiss family Robinson [videodisc]
The great race [videodisc] by Warner Bros. and Patricia- Jalem-Reynard Co.
Baseball
Uh, the Tigers are the AL Central Division Champs! Celebrate with some baseball themed movies:
The Sandlot [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox in association with Island World
Rookie of the year [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox
Angels in the outfield [videodisc] by Walt Disney Pictures
Muppets
The Muppets return to the big screen in November. Get reacquainted with Kermit and friends by watching some of their many films.
The Muppet movie [videodisc] by Henson Associates; Incorporated Television Company
The Muppet Christmas carol [videodisc] by Walt Disney Pictures presents, from Jim Henson Productions a Brian Henson film
The great Muppet caper [videodisc] by Henson Associates; Incorporated Television Company; Universal Pictures
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Saturday is Free Museum Day
Looking for something to do? Here's an idea. Saturday, September 24th is Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Free Museum Day. Check out the website to apply for a voucher for 2 free admissions to one of many Detroit Area Museums, including the Detroit Science Center, Detroit Children's Museum and the Yankee Air Museum. Get out and have some fun!- Login to comment
Third and Fourth Grade Book Discussion
If you had a mean old principal, what would you do? George and Harold take matters into their own hands, and the results is the Epic Novels of Captain Underpants. On August 17th at 2:00PM, third and fourth graders are invited to join us as we read and discuss The Adventures of Captain Underpants. And probably laugh a lot too. Registration begins August 3rd. Don't forget to pick up your book at the Children's Reference Desk!- Login to comment
International Games
Kids around the world like to have fun just like you. They just do it a little differently. Come learn some new games at our International Games Day on July 26th at 1:00PM. If it is nice and sunny, we'll meet out behind the library. The rain location is the Community Room inside the library. If you haven't earned your Multicultural Badge yet, this is a fun, easy way to claim it!- Login to comment
Children's Featured Films
It's one of the highest trafficked areas of Canton Public Library's Children's Department. We're talking about rows 20-22, where all the Children's Feature Films live. Here you'll find current favorites like Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street, and Thomas the Tank Engine. You'll also find full length movies, like Tangled, The Sandlot, and The Great Muppet Caper, when they're not already checked out that is! Have a favorite cartoon from when Mom and Dad were little? We probably have those too! Movies check out for a week and are free! So stop here first the next time you plan a Family Movie Night.
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Time's running out…
Teens and Tweens — Don't forget to register for our Minute To Win It program on Friday, July 8th at 2:00PM! We know you've all been waiting to try those cool games yourselves. So come and join us. Earn your Adventurer Badge, Discover wacky skills you didn't know you had, and maybe even win a prize! Yup. We did just say the "P" word. Register Today- Login to comment
Minute to Win It
Johnny Applestack. Worm Diving. Chocolate Unicorn. They're all games from Minute to Win It. You've watched the TV show, now it's your turn! Check out NBC's Minute to Win It website and start brushing up on your mad skills for our Minute to Win It program on July 8th at 2:00PM. This program is for Teens and Tweens. Registration begins June 24th.- Login to comment
International Game Day
All ages can join us on July 26th at 1:00PM as we enjoy learning about different cultures through games played around the world. You could even earn your Multicultural badge! No registration required. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside.- Login to comment