October is Cookie Month!
October is also Cookie Month. What a great thing to celebrate. Cookie Monster must be so proud. There are some great recipes out there for making fun cookies and after you are done making them; half of the fun is sharing them with friends and family. Oh yeah, and eating them too!

Do Something Nice Day (October 5th)
Since Oct. 5th is Do Something Nice Day, kids and parents can really get into the act by doing nice things for each other, for family members, or in their community. Here are a few community sites help get you started:

Sukkot
The Jewish Holiday of Sukkot will be celebrated through October 3rd this year. It occurs on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and lasts for seven days. Sukkot is so unreservedly joyful that it is commonly referred to in Jewish prayer and literature as Z'man Simchateinu , the Season of our Rejoicing. Here are some ways you and your family can learn more about this Jewish Holiday.

World Pasta Day (Oct 25th)
An old family favorite, Pasta gets its own day October 25th so eat up and enjoy! Don’t forget to think outside the box—pasta is also great in haunted houses as one of those weird squishy things that kids love to feel and it’s easy to make.

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Halloween (October 31st)
Halloween can be a really great time of year for kids. It’s so much fun getting to dress up like your favorite superhero or Disney princess. However, kids and parents also need to be safe while out Trick-or-Treating so here are some websites that have tips on being safe for Halloween and tips for creating great costumes. Enjoy!

October Reading from the Canton Public Library
Here are some great books from our collection for you and your children to read and enjoy!