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Look What's In Large Print: May 2013
Lost in Shangri-La: a true story of survival, adventure, and the most incredible rescue mission of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff
Every man in this village is a liar [Large print]: an education in war by Megan K. Stack
The American Revolution [Large print]: a history by Gordon S. Wood
Victory at Yorktown [Large print]: the campaign that won the Revolution by Richard M. Ketchum
The zookeeper's wife [Large print]: a war story by Diane Ackerman
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Lunch & a Book June 2013
On Thursday, June 13 at noon, we will be discussing:
11/22/63: a novel by Stephen King — Jake Epping's friend Al, who owns the local diner, divulges a secret: his storeroom is a portal to the past, a particular day in 1958. Al enlists Jake to take over the mission that has become his obsession: to prevent the Kennedy assassination. So begins Jake's new life as George Amberson, in a different world of Ike and JFK and Elvis, of big American cars and sock hops and cigarette smoke everywhere. From the dank little city of Derry, Maine, to the warmhearted small town of Jodie, Texas, where Jake falls dangerously in love, every turn is leading eventually, of course, to a troubled loner named Lee Harvey Oswald and to Dallas, where the past becomes heart-stoppingly suspenseful, and where history might not be history anymore. Time-travel has never been so believable. Or so terrifying.
Milestone Children's Movies
Holes [videodisc] by Walt Disney Pictures presents in association with Walden Media a Chicago Pacific Entertainment & Phoenix Pictures production, an Andrew Davis film — Based on the Newbery winning children's book, this camp adventure starring Shia LaBeouf is 10 years old this year. It has it all...humor, adventure, family, friendship, and stinky shoes.
The Sandlot [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox in association with Island World ; a David Mickey Evans film ; written by David Mickey Evans & Robert Gunter ; produced by Dale de la Torre, William S. Gilmore ; directed by David Mickey Evans — If you haven't seen this classic baseball adventure in the 25 years since it came out, you need to rectify it. A newcomer to town makes friends and faces fears while learning the fine game of baseball on his local Sandlot.
Michigan Legal Forms
Michigan Legal Forms, accessible from CPL’s database page, offers an array of legal forms at your fingertips. You can browse the categories, such as Wills & Estates, Power of Attorney, and Landlord Tenant. You can also search for your form in the search box. All forms are officially approved. Michigan specific forms are clearly indicated. Forms are available in Microsoft Word and/or Rich text.
Savvy Seniors: May 2013
Older Americans Month is a proud tradition that shows our commitment to honoring the value that elders contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—highlights the significant contributions made by thousands of older Americans across our nation. Canton Public Library offers older adults a wide variety of programs throughout the month:
May 1 Savvy Seniors Computer Basics
May 2 Senior Spring Swing
May 11 eBook Basics
May 14 Social Security: What's at Stake
May 15 Total Wellness Training
May 18 Social Security: What's at Stake
May 23 Canton Senior Book Discussion
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Murder Will Out: May 2013
Behind the walls: a Harper Jennings mystery by Merry Jones
Cage of bones: a novel by Tania Carver
Killer librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin
Moon underfoot by Bobby Cole
Nickeled and-dimed to death by Denise Swanson
Scratchgravel Road by Tricia Fields
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Book Club Choices: May 2013
The perfect book for a book discussion is one that's not too easy, not too hard, that will hold the interest of a diverse group of readers and will also inspire a lively discussion. For additional book club resources try Canton Public Library's Book Club in a Bag kits.
The serpent's tale by Ariana Franklin
Atticus: a novel by Ron Hansen
The dressmaker: a novel by Kate Alcott
The tiger's wife: a novel by Téa Obreht
The light between oceans: a novel by M.L. Stedman
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Intermediate Word
Beginning Word
Learn basic word processing skills including creating and formatting text, printing and saving. Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboarding skills. Join us Friday, May 17th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
Enjoy eBooks & eAudiobooks
Access anytime, anywhere our large collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks from our website. Your Canton Public Library card is your key to gaining access to the latest best selling authors and titles. Don't forget to log in before you start searching.
Rid Your Home of Unwanted Medication
will participating in the National Prescription Drug Give-Back program. You can drop off any unwanted, unused and expired medications on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in the lobby drop-box at the Canton Police Department, 1200 S. Canton Center Rd. Liquids and needles will not be accepted. The initiative addresses a vital public health and safety issue. Usual disposal methods like flushing them down the toilet or throwing in trash poses are now not advised. Such methods pose both safety, health and environmental hazards. New Book Club in a Bag Kit
Behind the beautiful forevers [kit] by Katherine Boo — In this brilliantly written, fast-paced book, based on three years of uncompromising reporting, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human. Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, and as India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. With intelligence, humor, and deep insight into what connects human beings to one another in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers carries the reader headlong into one of the twenty-first century's hidden worlds, and into the lives of people impossible to forget.
NHS Homework Help
NHS students are here to provide 3rd-12th graders free homework help. If you're interested in getting tutored:
- You must be in 3rd through 12th grade
- If you're under 12, your parent must remain in the library
- You must bring the assignment and any other needed materials
Days and Times
- Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM by the Teen Desk
- Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM by the Teen Desk
- Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Plymouth District Library
- Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Plymouth District Library
- Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM by the Teen Desk
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Michigan Notable Books 2013
The Library of Michigan has announced the most 20 Michigan Notable Books out of 200 nominees written by a Michigan-connected author for 2013. Each title features the state's rich cultural, historical and literary heritage. The Michigan Notable Books at CPL are on display and find out where these authors are appearing in area libraries.
Low Winter Sun
Detroit will be the setting for the new drama Low Winter Sun which will begin airing on AMC on August 11 at 10 p.m. The new drama is based on a 2006 British miniseries of the same name and stars Mark Strong and Lennie James. The story begins with the murder of a cop by a fellow Detroit detective that will eventually pull him into the heart of the local underworld. Not only will the drama be set in the Motor City, but it will also be filmed there throughout the summer with much of the casting coming from the Detroit area. The pilot episode was shot last September and nine more will be filmed for the first season. AMC is also home to such groundbreaking programming as Mad Men, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. View the trailer here.Congratulations to the Worst Opening Sentence Contest Winner!
The results are in and the judges have determined the winner in our National Library Week's Worst Opening Sentence Contest. Congratulations to the author of the winning sentence:
"When Asia Was the World" by Stewart Gordon
Stewart Gordon has fashioned a fascinating and unique look at Asia from A.D. 700 to 1500; a time when Asia was dominant; by describing the personal journeys of Asia's many travelers-the merchants who traded spices along the Silk Road, the apothecaries who exchanged medicine and knowledge from China to the Middle East, and the philosophers and holy men who crossed continents to explore and exchange ideas, books, science, and culture. Come join us on June 18 at 7:00 PM as he talks about When Asia Was the World. Earn your Back in Time badge by attending this informative look back in history. The book When Asia Was the World will be available for purchase and signing.- skrzynskie
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Canton Seniors Book Group May 23, 2013
The summer I dared: a novel by Barbara Delinsky
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How to Train Your Puppy
We've added one of the cutest books ever to our Pet collection. It's called Newborn Puppies: dogs in their first three weeks. This colorful pictorial book features a variety of breeds at the beginning of their puppyhood. Puppies need care and training so check out this book, Complete Guide to Puppy Care as well. Once the weather warms up, take your pup to Preservation Park in Canton for some fun and exercise!Sylvan Saturdays: Study Strategies Workshop
Make your mom happy on Mother's Day weekend and bring her to Sylvan Learning Center's make it/take it study strategies workshop. This is a fun interactive workshop where moms* AND middle school students will work together to create study aids to use during upcoming tests and final exams. This could be the best present you ever gave your mom! Join us on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00-11:30 AM. There will be door prizes at this event. Registration begins April 25.*Moms need not attend for student to benefit from this program.
