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Celebrate Heart Health Month
Dateline 1863!
The year 1863 was a particularly memorable one in both American and world history.
Good to Great Book Discussion Series
Join us as we read and discuss the key points in the classic business book, "Good to Great" by James Collins. Led by retired executive and Canton Kiwanis Club President, Mark Ott, this discussion is for business owners, leaders and anyone interested in leadership.
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March Counseling Sessions With SCORE
Thinking about starting a small business but you're not sure where to begin? Schedule a one hour consultation on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00-9:00 PM with a mentor from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and receive free and confidential advice from a seasoned professional. To register for a session or for additional information, please contact SCORE representative Ed Krupa.- Blogbrarian
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Good Art Listens
On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum in Boston. 5 drawings by Degas were among the missing. B.A. Shapiro draws from this fact for her novel--The Art Forger.
Adult Contemporary Book Discussion March 18
Please join the Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Purple Room to discuss with the author via Skype:
Say Nice Things About Detroit by Scott Lasser. Twenty-five years after his high school graduation, David Halpert returns to a place that most people flee. But David is making his own escape—from his divorce and the death of his son. In Detroit, David learns about the double shooting of his high school girlfriend Natalie and her black half-brother, Dirk. As David becomes involved with Natalie’s sister, he will discover that both he and his hometown have reasons to hope.Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks
anywhere with your Canton Public Library card number.- Easy checkout
- 24/7 access
- Automatic return; no late fees
- Holds can be placed if book is check out
- Read/listen on computer or compatible device
Presidents Day
Community Literacy Council
Eye Glasses Needed
New Book Club in a Bag Kit
Lives like loaded guns: Emily Dickinson and her family's feuds [kit] by Lyndall Gordon - In 1882, Emily Dickinson's brother Austin began a passionate love affair with Mabel Todd, a young Amherst faculty wife, setting in motion a series of events that would forever change the lives of the Dickinson family. The feud that erupted as a result has continued for over a century. Lyndall Gordon, tells the riveting story of the Dickinsons, and reveals Emily as a very different woman from the pale, lovelorn recluse that exists in the popular imagination. Gordon digs deep into the life and work of Emily Dickinson, to reveal the secret behind the poet's insistent seclusion, and presents a woman beyond her time who found love, spiritual sustenance, and immortality all on her own terms.
Favorite Hen Lit
Hen Lit is grown-up chick lit with an older heroine who probably has a kid or two and a mortgage. But she’s still just as much fun as her twenty-something chick lit sisters.
The generous gardener by Trisha Ashley — Living in an idyllic Welsh village with a handsome husband and a loving daughter, 40-something Fran March has reason to be happy with her lot. Then her daughter, the result of an unforgettable one-night stand, starts asking awkward questions about her "real" father.
Hens dancing by Raffaella Barker — Abandoned by her husband, Venetia Summers is not alone. Living in a dilapidated house in Norfolk, she is surrounded by her three children, a houseful of animals, and a garden run amok.
Savannah blues: a novel by Mary Kay Andrews — Antique “picker” “Weezie” Foley is still angry that ex-husband Talmadge got her painstakingly restored Savannah townhouse in the divorce. So finding the dead body of Talmadge’s new girlfriend casts suspicion on her.
Printable Program and Event Listing, March 2013
Worst Opening Sentence Contest
We are celebrating National Library Week at the Canton Public Library with a special writing contest! All ages and resident/nonresident patrons are eligible to participate. The goal is to create a funny, original, unpublished opening sentence to the worst imaginary novel ever written. CPL's "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" bad-writing contest will receive entries during National Library Week, beginning 9:00 AM April 14 through 9:00 PM April 20. One winner will be selected. The rules are simple: submit your entry (inappropriate situations or language will be disqualified) online or in-person at the Adult Help Desk with your name and contact information. The winner will be contacted by April 30 and have a week to claim a prize. Good luck to all our participants!The Ins and Outs of Medicare Part D
Rhonda Moore from the Canton Walgreen's Pharmacy will share her expertise about Medicare Part D. She will have all the answers to ease your anxiety and keep you healthy, whether you're a new or seasoned retiree. Join us on Monday, March 18 at 2:00 PM.Where are the Puppets?
Many of the puppets in the children's department have gone on vacation for a few days to be cleaned and sanitized. They will be back soon, and look forward to playing with their many fans.AP Images Database
Want to jazz up your school report with images? Want to add photos to your PowerPoint presentation? You will find plenty of photos documentating current news, sporting events and people in our AP Images database. It contains photos from the Associated Press from the 1840s till now.Photo courtesy of AP Images--Pope Benedict XVI on Ash Wednesday
Valentine's Day
Originally a feast day of two Christian martyrs named Valentine, Valentine's Day has changed over time into a more general celebration of love in which cards, flowers and chocolates are often exchanged. If the day puts
you in the mood for love, check out this collection. It highlights love letters, famous couples and classic novels. But there's also plenty of love in the movies. For these we've listed some favorite Classic Romantic Comedies, Offbeat Romances and Romantic Dramas. Last but not least, there is a selection of Romantic Music for your listening pleasure.
Banana Joe the Affenpinscher wins Best in Show
He's the top banana. He's the top dog. He's Banana Joe, the five-year old affenpinscher won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night in New York's Madison Square Garden. Banana Joe defeated 6 other dogs and will retire.STEM Program Series: Our Stupendous Solar System
2nd-5th Graders: Join us Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM in the Purple Room to "Tour our Solar System" with astronomy speaker Mike Best. Enjoy some intergalactic images, silly space jokes, and an out-of-this-world snack! Registration is limited to the first 25 kids, so sign up today!