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February Special
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer February buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy 2 get 1 free-All adult fiction
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, February 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, February 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, February 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Documentaries for Black History Month
American Experience: The Abolitionists by Artist Not Provided — Men and women, black and white, Northerners and Southerners, poor and wealthy, these passionate anti-slavery activists fought in the most important civil rights crusade in American history. Part of the PBS series American Experience.
Africans in America [videodisc]: America's journey through slavery by produced for PBS by WGBH Boston — The story of slavery's birth in the early 1660s through the onset of thr Civil War. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett.
What We're Reading: February 2013
The information [sound recording]: [a history, a theory, a flood] by James Gleick
Ten-gallon war: the NFL's Cowboys, the AFL's Texans, and the feud for Dallas's pro football future by John Eisenberg
The racketeer [Large Print] by John Grisham
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If you like Danielle Steel, try...
Showdown by Tilly Bagshawe
String of pearls by Madge Swindells
An absolute scandal: a novel by Penny Vincenzi
The deep blue sea for beginners: a novel by Luanne Rice
20 Great Reads for Black History Month
Mr. and Mrs. Prince: how an extraordinary eighteenth- century family moved out of slavery and into legend by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina; researched with Anthony Gerzina
Black mutiny: the revolt on the schooner Amistad by William A. Owens
African American History
The month of February has been set aside to celebrate the contributions of the country's African Americans. It was in 1926 that Negro History Week was first organized by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) and others. During America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976, the one-week span was lengthened to four and February was established as Black History Month. The Canton Public Library has a vast amount of resources for and about African Americans.
Books: Reference
Blind Date with a Book
Pretty Little Liars Read-a-Likes
Invitation only: a novel by Kate Brian
The A-list. 1 by Zoey Dean
The luxe [electronic resource] by Anna Godbersen
iPads Available to Check Out
We now have two iPads that are available to check out! Each has 18 apps (including many educational games), though we've restricted web access (sadly, for security reasons you won't be able to check your e-mail). You can check out an iPad for 3 weeks (and, yes, you can renew it if no one else is on hold for it), but you must return it to a staffed desk, and it's $5 per day overdue (so remember to return it on time).Super Bowl Reads
The Super Bowl: an official retrospective by edited by Ken Leiker and Craig Ellenport
The NFL Super Bowl companion: personal reflections on America's favorite game by edited by John Wiebusch
The billion dollar game: behind the scenes of the greatest day in American sport: Super Bowl Sunday by Allen St.
Schneider Family Book Award
Sylvan ACT Practice Test
Just in time for the official MME testing in March, Sylvan returns to the Canton Public Library to administer a practice ACT test. Sylvan invites sophomores and juniors to attend the free practice session on Saturday, February 23, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. Sylvan will also be giving away one free online Sylvan Online ACT prep course that features video professors and a curriculum that is personalized to the winning student's individual learning needs.
This student will have access to the course for the entire year.
Registration is open, so sign up today!
2013 Printz Award Winners Announced
2013 Printz Award Winner:
In darkness by Nick Lake
2013 Printz Honors:
Code name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Dodger by Terry Pratchett
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
2013 Newbery Winners
The one and only Ivan by Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao has been awarded the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature for the year 2013. This heart-moving tale about a captive silverback gorilla was inspired by a true story. Ivan has spent 27 years of his life at The Big Top Mall, a cheap roadside circus attraction, confined to an enclosure of glass, metal, and concrete. He has become numb to his existence, watching TV, dabbling with art, and eating food thrown to him. Bob, a spunky dog, and Stella, an aging elephant are his only friends and companions. Ivan's melancholy life begins to change, however, when Ruby, a young vibrant elephant appears on the scene and Stella dies from neglect. Stella's dying plea to Ivan is help Ruby escape.
2013 Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards
Author Award:
"Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America" by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Author Honor Books:
"Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson
"No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller" by Vonda Micheaux Nelson
Illustrator Award:
"I, Too, Am America" illustrated by Bryan Collier
Illustrator Honor Books:
"H.O.R.S.E." illustrated by Christopher Myers
2013 Caldecott Honor Books
Along with the 2013 Caldecott Medal Winner, the 2013 Caldecott Honor books have also been announced. This year five picture books were selected to receive the Caldecott Honor. Those five recipients are:
Creepy carrots! by words, Aaron Reynolds ; pictures, Peter Brown
Extra yarn by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen
2013 Caldecott Medal Winner
This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, has been awarded the 2013 Caldecott Medal. Klassen's story of a little fish, a big fish, a stolen hat and the consequences that follow is told through spare text and simple, yet clever illustrations. This award-winner will have kids and parents turning the pages over and over to enjoy both the story and the artwork.Vietnam War Peace Agreement Anniversary
A bright shining lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam by Neil Sheehan
Ending the Vietnam War: a history of America's involvement in and extrication from the Vietnam War by Henry Kissinger
Savvy Seniors: Tax Filing
Canton Seniors, residents over the age of 55, might be eligible for free assistance preparing their 2012 tax forms at http://www.canton-mi.org/webevent/scripts/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;token=guest;eventID=12935. Call 734-394-5485 to make an appointment. Tax preparation will begin on February 5.
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Savvy Seniors February 2013
Computers for seniors for dummie [Large print] by Nancy Muir
Using the internet safely for seniors for dummies [Large print] by Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir
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