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Savvy Seniors March 2013

Are you a Canton resident unable to come to the library due to a permanent or long-term illness or disability or an older adult (65+) without a way to get to the library? Canton Public Library offers Books by Mail service to Canton residents. Every month a librarian will select books/audiobooks/DVDs based upon your preferences, to be delivered to your home postage free. When done return them to the Canton Public Library in the postage-paid mailer provided.
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Mar 08, 2013

Muslim Journeys Grant

Due to a Humanities Grant from the American Library Association, our library has received books and DVDs that are reflective of Islamic history, life, art and culture. Included are both novels with a historic backdrop as well as biographies and reference material. Here is a list of our new titles:

The house of wisdom: how Arabic science saved ancient knowledge and gave us the Renaissance by Jim Al-Khalili


House of stone: a memoir of home, family, and a lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid

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Mar 07, 2013

Spring Ahead This Weekend!

Daylight Saving Time begins March 10th at 2:00AM. Don't be left behind and set your clocks ahead one hour. Daylight Saving Time also brings longer days, brighter mornings, bird songs, flowers and Springtime! Learn more about the history of Daylight Saving Time.

[Photo courtesy of AP Images]
Mar 07, 2013

Fantastic Fantasy for Tweens & Teens

Here's some great books for those who like fantasy with a little wonder and humor:

The false prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen


The chaos code by Justin Richards


The scorpions of Zahir by Christine Brodien-Jones


The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

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Mar 06, 2013

Children's Foreign Language CDs

Looking for songs in other languages?  We have many scattered through out the children's CD collection

Beth Manners' playtime Spanish for kids [sound recording] by Manners, Beth



Universe of song [sound recording] Spanish by featuring Maria Del Rey



La vida es un carnaval [sound recording] by Las Ardillitas

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Mar 06, 2013

Murder Will Out March 2013

Antiques disposal by Barbara Allan

A killer in the wind by Andrew Klavan

Least of evils: a Percy Peach mystery by J.M.

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Mar 06, 2013

March Bookstore Specials

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

History, religion, self help and biographies

Bag Sale

Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):
  • Friday, March 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Mar 05, 2013

Look What's In Large Print March 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

Twelve steps to a compassionate life [Large print] by By Karen Armstrong

Leap!

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Mar 05, 2013

See Book, Read Book!

OverDrive Read lets you do just that. iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can now borrow a supported title, click the Read button to open the book in a new tab to read. No download is necessary. It's that simple. Find out more from the Help Site. You can also check device compatibility. 
Mar 04, 2013

April Counseling Sessions With SCORE --CANCELED

This session is canceled but SCORE will return next month.

Thinking about starting a small business but you're not sure where to begin? Schedule a one hour consultation on Thursday, April 11 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 (epkrupa@yahoo.com).  
Mar 04, 2013

Federal Tax Instruction Booklet - 1040

The federal 1040 instruction booklets are now available. You can find them in the spinner rack in front of the Help Desk.
 
Note: This is an instruction booklet, it does not contain tax forms.
Mar 04, 2013

Dance Your Fanny Off

Hey all of you little folk, come to our library and get your dance on! This program is an open dance party with both guided and freestyle songs to get you movin' and groovin'. This program is designed for new walkers up to 5 years old and is a great way to have some fun!

Disco Ball by brainflakes is licensed under CC BY SA-2.0

Mar 04, 2013

Women in Science & Technology

The 2013 theme for National Women's History Month is "Women Inspiring Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics." In that spirt, check out some of the following titles acknowledging the tremendous contributions of women to science and technology throughout history:

Jocelyn Elders, M.D.: from sharecropper's daughter to surgeon general of the United States of America by Joycelyn Elders and David Chanoff — Jocelyn Elders, pediatrician, public health administrator & the first woman Surgeon General of the United States

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Mar 04, 2013

Time Was...Time Is... March 2013

The big screen: the story of the movies by David Thomson

Breakaway: from behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL: the untold story of hockey's great escapes by Tal Pinchevsky

The entertainer: movies, magic, and my father's twentieth century by Margaret Talbot

The hour of peril: the secret plot to

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Mar 04, 2013

Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913

This year is the 100th anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Parade organized by the suffragist Alice Paul. On March 3, 1913 more than 5,000 participants - including such notables as Helen Keller - marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in support of granting women the right to vote. However, it wasn't until August 26, 1920, with the passage of the 19th Amendment, that American women finally attained that goal.
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Mar 03, 2013

25 Extraordinary Women from Past & Present

Celebrate Women's History Month by reading about one of the fascinating women below.

Madam Secretary by Madeleine Albright, with Bill Woodward — Madeleine Albright, Ambassador, first woman to become United States Secretary of State


Arbella: England's lost queen by Sarah Gristwood — Arbella, English Renaissance noblewoman

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Mar 03, 2013

Book Club Choices March 2013

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), think about reading an Irish author or about Irish history.

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Mar 03, 2013

Celebrate Seuss!

Theodor Seuss Geisel (otherwise known as Dr. Seuss) was born on March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield, MA.  He began his career with articles and cartoons aimed at adults, but in 1937 he published his first book for children, And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. He went on to write more than 60 books, many of which are considered core reading for early readers. 

One great way to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday is to participate in Read Across America by reading to your child this evening. You can also watch Seuss videos or play games on the Seuss-themed website Seussville.
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Mar 02, 2013

Savvy Seniors Computer Basics

Do computers confound you? We can help! 
Become a certified Computer-Savvy Senior with this 3-part introduction to the world of computers and technology. We'll talk about what a computer is and how it works, and how to tell it to do what you want. We'll start with the very basics, such as turning it on and using the mouse, and work our way up through basic word processing and into the wide world of the Internet. No experience required! 

This 3-class series will be held on Wednesdays from 12-2pm from April 17th to May 1st. in the I-Lab. Patrons must attend all 3 classes. Registration is required.
Mar 02, 2013

What We're Reading March 2013

Looking for something to read? Ask a librarian, take a look at May We Suggest , or the library's monthly displays...
 

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Mar 02, 2013