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A Walk to Remember
In the next 2 weeks, Michigan's 15 public universities will award degrees at commencements for the graduating class of 2008. Preparing for these monumental ceremonies can be stressful as the big day approaches. It's a transitional time for students adjusting from studying for exams and cleaning out dorm rooms to finding a place of their own and starting their careers. As you walk across the stage to get that degree you've worked so hard to earn, remember this moment and congratulations.
What will you do for Earth Day/
If you're looking for ideas or wondering what other people are doing, check out the Google Earth Day site. You can check out what others are doing and add your own plans as well. Here at CPL, we're replacing two of our aged HVAC units with new, more efficient ones, which will save both energy and money.
Teen-Friendly SAT advice
In Sunday's USA Weekend ParentSmart section, contributor Ann Pleshette Murphy provided some useful tips for teens taking the SAT tests. Flocabulary is a site of hip-hop songs whose lyrics are commonly seen words on the SAT test. Kaplan SAT Prep 2008 is an interactive game for news iPods and look for the book, Up Your Score: the Underground Guide to the SAT to be published in July.
HVAC replacement gets another go
Due to frost laws, our planned HVAC work had to be postponed. It's now scheduled for Tuesday, April 22. During the work, certain sections of the library will be closed to staff and patrons. We anticipate all work to be completed by 5 p.m. If you have any questions, check our website for updates or call the library at 734-397-0999.
Help with ACT , SAT , or TOEFL is Just a Click Away
Getting ready to take the SAT? The ACT? TOEFL? And all the library's workbooks are checked out? Then you need LearningExpress Library aka LearnATest! It offers interactive online learning with practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. You can use Learn-a-Test at the library or, if you are a Canton Public Library cardholder, at home.
What Do I Read Next?
4/21/08 Have you tried the electronic resources (i.e. databases) available at the Canton Public Library lately. No? Then take a look at WHAT DO I READ NEXT? Every month they highlight books that include seasonal favorites, award winning titles, and lots of bookmarks.
Meeting Minutes -- April 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Gillig, at 7:28 p.m.
Present: J. Fausone, J. Gillig, G. Snow, C. Young, C. Van Auken , N. Williams
Absent:
Also Present: E. Davis, S. Rzetelny, Frank Audia, Wendy Trumbull - Plante & Moran
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No Comments. (R. Havenstein-Coughlin, A. Heidemann, C. McLaughlin)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It's College Application Season!
This article from U.S.News and World Report gives some helpful advice from college admissions officers if you're wait-listed at the college of your choice.
April 2008 Lunch & a Book
Brit's supreme dream comes true with the Motown sound
That's the headline (and link to) an article from the Saturday, April 12 Detroit News, about the love that many in England have for the soul music that came out of Detroit from the late 1950s and into the 1970s. Not just Motown recordings, but also music on other local labels. What's cool about this guy is that he went beyond just being a fan and collector, to working with guitarist Dennis Coffey to use Detroit musicians from that era, including some Funk Brothers, to record four new songs. I love hearing about people who pursue their dreams beyond what the average person might attempt.
Library Offers Free Investor Education Program
Video Games at the Library - Not Just For Kids Anymore!
This week, the Canton Public Library unveiled its new video game collection in the Adult Department. We are now offering games for XBOX 360, Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Games are located next to the TV series dvd collection so stop in and check one out.
Best Graduate Schools
Planning to get a master's degree soon? Before you apply, check US News and World Report Magazine's list of best graduate schools. More than 12,000 graduate programs were reviewed. This year's rankings include the following disciplines: Business, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Education, The Sciences, Library and Information Studies, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Health, Public Affairs, and Fine Arts.
In Bruges
That link takes you to the Internet Movie Database and its page about this comedy-crime movie. Combining the two genres in a single movie isn't easy, but this film manages to do it effectively, notwithstanding the blood and violence depicted. It stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes. One Comment from the imdb page describes it well. A Review in Rolling Stone calls the 2008 movie "literate, lively cinema." The New York Times is a bit less complimentary, terming it "an amusing trifle from the potty-mouthed playwright Martin McDonagh." If you like movies such as Pulp Fiction, though, then In Bruges is one to seek out.
Bag a Bargain--Canvas bag price increase in effect May 1
The library's stylish canvas tote bags have been very popular. Hundreds have been sold at the low introductory price of $2 each. In order to cover our costs, we will be raising the price to $3 each starting May 1, 2008. Hurry and get yours before the price goes up. They are great for shopping and have been spotted all over town, filled with groceries, drugstore purchases and other goods. Do your part for the environment and bring a tote bag or purchase one of ours when you visit the library.
What Do I Read Next?
Found a new author and want to read everything they've written? Started a new series and need to know the order in which to read? Or you've read all of your favorite authors' books and you'd like to find an author who writes similarly? You can find all of this on Canton Public Library's database WHAT DO I READ NEXT?
Special Board Meeting Minutes -- April 1, 2008
Review & Award of Roofing Bid
Tuesday, April 1, 20087:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Gillig, at 7:35 p.m.
Present: J. Gillig, G. Snow, C. Young, C. Van Auken
Absent: J. Fausone, N. Williams
Also Present: E. Davis, S. Rzetelny, Paul Majkowski, Professional Service Industries
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No Comments. (A. Heidemann, R. Havenstein-Coughlin)
BID REVIEW
Free eBook of the Month- "Retire Happy!"
NetLibrary's free eBook of the Month is available for you to peruse online for the entire month of April. "Retire Happy: What You Can Do Now to Guarantee a Great Retirement" by Ralph E. Warner and Richard Stim was published by the famed Nolo Press this year. You can access this ebook both at home and at the library by going to the library's eBook Page. You do need to open a free NetLibrary account when accessing this site from home the very first time.
More Youth Travel All Over the World
In Sunday's Detroit Free Press, more teenagers are traveling to faraway places on student trips for community service or as part of their academic enrichment programs. Check the link above for youth travel organizations.
