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Teen Paranormal Romance
Looking for some paranormal adventure mixed with a little romance? Try one of these books:
Daughter of smoke & bone by Laini Taylor
The Raven Boys [sound recording] by Maggie Stiefvater
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
The iron king by Julie Kagawa
Meeting Minutes — January 17, 2013
The Chairperson, Kim Schulz, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader who would have turned 84 this year. A federal holiday to honor King, who was assassinated in April 1968, was first observed in 1986. Congress also designated it a national day of service in 1994.
Books
April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr.'s death and transformation of America by Michael Eric Dyson
At Canaan's edge: America in the King years 1965-68 by Taylor Branch
Starfish Family Services - Understanding Preschool Development
On Monday, February 4, 6:30-8:30 PM join staff from Starfish Family Services as they present their workshop — Look What I Can Do: Understanding Preschool Development. They will present how to recognize the uniqueness in the way children think and view what's around them, as well as facts about brain development and strategies to support children's thinking. Free daycare is provided to participants by Starfish's licensed daycare providers.Coming of Age in America
The reality of our planet is we are an aging society. Soon over half the global population will be over the age of 50. This is unprecedented in human history. What will this mean to society? A new PBS documentary is in the works, Coming of Age in America. It will look at where we live, how we work, and what impact will this have on the world. Watch your local PBS station for broadcast times.
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Join the HRWC's Stonefly Search on Saturday, January 26
The Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) seeks volunteers for its annual Winter Stonefly Search on Saturday, January 26. Interested individuals are invited to come on their own or bring a small team of friends and family for a unique wintertime activity in the Huron River. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. First time volunteers need to fill out a basic information form and a program registration form. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 23.Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
On loan from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit entitled "Walk to Freedom." You can visit this exhibit, highlighting Dr. King's march down Woodward Avenue to Cobo Hall on Sunday, June 23, 1963, at Canton Public Library through the end of February. It was a nonviolent march supported by the Detroit Council of Human Rights, the NAACP, the UAW and many more. This famous "Walk to Freedom" was a 'dress rehearsal' for the famous March on Washington and Dr. King's I Have a Dream speech. Also be sure to check out the lovely, informative showcases in the library as we celebrate Dr. King and Black History Month.Hockey's Back in the Big D!
Finally, the official start of the shortened 2012-2013 NHL Hockey Season begins Saturday, January 19th. Tune in to see newly named Captain Henrik Zetterberg lead the Wings as they take on the St. Louis Blues. So don your spirit wear and cheer when the puck drops at 8:00 PM.Presidential History
Once every four years, Americans enter into a months-long national spectacle — often with bitter battles, high drama, mudslinging, and hilarious blunders. At the end of all of this discourse, we ultimately entrust the leadership of our country to the victor. Although, the election of George Washington as the country's first president was a foregone conclusion, the campaigns to follow were usually anything but. This Special Collection provides a guide to those individuals elected to lead our country, as well as a look at how the Presidential campaign has evolved in the last 200 years. As we observe Inauguration Day 2013, this is a good time to immerse yourself in some presidential history.
Reference Books
Adult Contemporary Book Discussion February 18
Please join the Adult Contemporary Book Group on Monday, February 18 at 7:00 PM in the Purple Room to discuss:
Killing Lincoln: the shocking assassination that changed America forever by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard — The host of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic events in American history, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. On the night of Good Friday, April 14, 1865 just 5 days after General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army, President Lincoln was assassinated at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. by John Wilkes Booth, an acclaimed stage actor of his time. First, read this book and feel like you're there.
Diversity & Inclusion Movie - Akeelah and the Bee
Diversity and Inclusion, we are proud to show Akeelah and the Bee starring Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer. It's the story of a young girl from south Los Angeles who tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee. The movie will be followed by a discussion on preventing bullying and promoting inclusion led by PCCDI. Join us February 12 at 6:00 PM.H&R Block Basics with Tom Stires
H&R Block's Tom Stires will walk us through the tax filing basics including withholding status, exemptions, life changes and tax code changes in Michigan. Also learn what the Affordable Care Act and other government mandates mean to you and your taxes for 2013, 2014 and 2015. Come learn the best ways to save on Monday, February 25th at 7:00 PM.Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chef Tom Lin
Local Chef Tom Lin will share his extensive culinary skills with a Chinese cuisine cooking demonstration. You will learn knife skills, cooking techniques and maybe even get a bit of a taste of some great food. Chef Lin owns several local Chinese restaurants and is well-known and respected among his peers. Adults only please on Sunday, February 3 at 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Registration required.ELL Book Group
Advanced English Language Learners — join us Friday, February 8th and 22th at 1:00 PM to read and discuss books in English. Books will be discussed until finished. Meets in Group Study Room A every other Friday.
Pay it forward: a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde — the moving story of Trevor McKinney, a twelve-year-old boy who accepts his social studies teacher's challenge to come up with a plan to change the world. Trevor's idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to "pay it forward" to three others who need help.
Open Chess
Join us for informal open play as well as a tournament by the "Library Chess Clubs" on the fourth Sunday of each month in the Community Room. For tournament information and registration, please email clubchess@wowway.com.Reading Assistance Dog Program
Program Date: February 25, 6:30-8:30 PM
Watch "Great Lakes Now Connect: Invasive Species"
The Nature Conservancy announced a first-of-its-kind television and Web special, designed to convene a discussion on the solutions to the threats posed by dangerous invasive species in the Great Lakes. This special event "Great Lakes Now Connect: Invasive Species" broadcast on January 15, but you can still view it as an archive. For more information on invasive species search CPL's Science in Context database for "invasive species" or "biological invasions."[Goby by Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory is licensed by CC BY-NC 2.0]
Beginning Excel
Learn to create a spreadsheet and manage a list with Microsoft Excel 2007. Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboarding skills. Join us Wednesday, February 20th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
Traditional Yoga Basics
On Wednesday, February 13 at 4:00-4:45 PM, Thirupu Siva will teach young people from 6-16 years of age the basic asanas, building up to various intermediate poses. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat to work on. Registration for this program begins on January 25.[Halasana - Postura del Arado/Amineko Yoga by ((carola)) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]
