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2012 Connect Your Summer Final Party!
August 11 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. To thank you for taking part in the Connect Your Summer reading program, we are throwing a huge bash! Be present for prize announcements, eat a snow cone, make some art and much more, such as:- Photo booth by inaBooth Photography
- Live Animals from Carousel Acres
- Music by Earth Angels
- Clowns making balloon animals
- Face painting with D&M Art studio
- Henna
- Art Making with the DIA
- Snow Cones!
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Evening Family Storytime/ABC Activity Time
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Photo Trek with Rick Lieder
OnTuesday, July 17 at 10:00 AM, join acclaimed photographer, Rick Lieder, as he treks around the library grounds in search of creatures to "capture" on film. The library will provide disposable cameras or you may bring your own. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to "capture" images of your own. This program is geared to patrons aged 9 and up. Space is limited, so register today.
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Summer Reading with a Plymouth Whaler
All ages are welcome to gather and hear a Plymouth Whalers hockey team member read some stories. Skate on in to the Purple Room on July 18 and August 1 from 3:00-3:30 PM. - Login to comment
Baseball! Monday Movie Madness
Join us on Monday, July 16, for an all day, baseball family movie extravaganza starting at 10:00 AM with a film for our youngest patrons and gradually getting more sophisticated, until the 6:30 PM showing of Moneyball.- Login to comment
Children's Traditional Yoga Basics
On Wednesday, June 13, from 10:00-10:40 AM, Thirupu Siva will teach children five-nine years old the basic asanas building up to intermediate poses. If attending, please wear loose fitted clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel on which to learn. Registration for this program begins on May 24 at 9:00 AM.[Vrksasana – postura del árbol / Amineko Yoga by ((carol)) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]
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Child ID Event
Western and Southern Financial will provide a free Child ID event. All children will be fingerprinted and photographed to create a "Protect Your Child" booklet for your own personal records. This event takes place on June 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM.[fingerprints by mollykiely is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]
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CPL at Liberty Fest
Come out and visit the Canton Public Library tent during the Canton Liberty Fesitval on Friday, June 15 from 5:00-8:00 PM. We will have information about our Connect Your Summer reading program and there will be lots of fun stuff to see and do all around Heritage Park including live music, great food and craft tables. Hope to see you there!- Login to comment
Starlab Indoor Planetarium
Since the dawn of time, man has dreamed of traveling through the heavens. Today's students are tomorrow's astronauts! Explore the wonders of the night skies on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In the comfort of their large inflatable Starlab Dome, Dynamic West Assemblies bring the star-filled presentation to you. An awe-inspiring program that is fully interactive, this one is not to be missed!
We will repeat the same show several times within the two hour program time beginning at 10:00 AM. Please be aware that space is limited.
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Sylvan Saturday: Celebrate Summer Learning
Join the folks from Sylvan Learning Center on May 19th from 2:00-3:00 PM for a fun, inspiring, idea packed event to help students come up with activities to maintain their learning skills all summer long. Summer is the perfect time for a different kind of learning. This event will feature lots of resources and "giveaways" to keep tweens and teens motivated and excited about learning even once school is out. Register now!Starfish Family Services: Word Play - Rhymes and Reading Acitivities
Join the Starfish Family Services on Thursday, June 7 from 9:45-11:30 AM as they show how to make nursery rhymes interactive and engaging all the while stressing the importance of phonological awareness in preschoolers. This program is developed for parents, day care providers, and family caregivers and will take place in conjunction with our Thursday morning Family Storytime/ABC Activity time. Free childcare is offered during this program by Starfish's licensed day care providers. - Login to comment
Starfish Family Services: Schedules and Routines
Parents, grandparents and caregivers, join the professionals from Starfish Family Services as they discuss the benefits to keeping a daily routine and providing a predictable social frame for your young children. The program takes place on Monday, May 7 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Starfish Family Services also provides licensed daycare providers to watch over your children as you attend the workshop.- Login to comment
Animal Adaptations Slideshow
The Organization for Bat Conservation visited the library on Earth Day to kick-off our Earth Week celebrations. Mr. Chad presented their Animal Adaptations program and brought over a number of furry and feathered friends. Check out our slideshow.
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Starfish Family Services: Math Learning in the Home
Parents, grandparents and caregivers, join the professionals from Starfish Family Services as they discuss the importance of math during the preschool years. They will also outline materials from the home that may be used to support math learning. The program takes place on Tuesday, April 24th from 9:30-11:30 AM. Starfish Family Services also provides licensed daycare providers to watch over your children as you attend the workshop.- Login to comment
The Original Animated Lorax
To wrap up our Earth Week celebrations, CPL will present a screening of the original, 1972, animated version of Dr Seuss's The Lorax. Join us on Friday, April 27 at 4:00 PM to watch the story of the greedy, truffula tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax who speaks up for the vanishing forest. When the film is over patrons are invited to create their own truffula tree vista to brighten up their home. This program is open to families and kids of all ages.
This post is part of our Earth Day 2012 celebration.
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