On Tuesday,  May 7 from 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 April 25.

Please join the Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group on Monday, May 20 at 7:00 PM in the Purple Room to discuss:

In the presence of my enemies by Gracia Burnham, with Dean Merrill — A gripping true story of American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham’s year as hostages in the Philippine jungle, was a New York Times best seller and has sold nearly 350,000 copies. Now releasing in trade softcover for the first time, this updated edition has a new look and contains never-before-published information on the capture and trial of the Burnhams’ captors; Gracia’s secret return trip to the Philippines; and updates on recent events in Gracia’s life, ministry, and family.

Kids and Tweens in grades K-6, improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a dog. Sign up begins at 6:25 PM and is on a first come, first served basis. Sessions are 10 minutes long.

Date: May 20, 6:30-8:30 PM

The Women's National Book Association's third annual writers' panel is this April 24 at the Novi Public Library. The theme is young adult literature and how it spans generations of readers, with four award-winning Michigan YA authors on the panel. And, it's absolutely free!

Our 2013 local author guests cover nearly every genre from children's to tweens, mystery and history, nonfiction and inspirational. We are pleased to welcome an interesting and successful group of authors to the Canton Public Library on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us to hear their stories of how they are making their way in the book world, to purchase their books and to get the books signed. This is a great opportunity to buy signed, first-edition books for your collection.

Our guest authors include:

• Diana Barnes Patillo, children's
• Gordon Briley, children's
• Leis Dauzet-Miller, history
• Jody Lamb, tween
• Stephanie Neilan, children's
• Elaine Pereira, nonfiction
• Linda Svacha, inspirational
• Angil Tarach-Ritchey, nonfiction
• Ed Wendover, mystery
• Sean Williams, children's
• Kris Yankee, tween/teen

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The Canton Public Library is proud to welcome Michigan's premier big band group, The Paul Keller Quartet, for a night of swing music from the fabulous 40s on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. So put on your jitterbug shoes and get ready to jam to some boogie-woogie beats under the twinkling lights. This program is funded through the Savvy Seniors/Providence Community Relations Grant. Refreshments provided. No registration required.

Once again, the library is celebrating Earth Day with an extended week's worth of programs for all ages. Join us for the following programs:

• Meatless Mondays: April 22, 7:00 PM. One meatless day per week helps take a big strain off the environment. Door to Door Organics explains.
• Michigan Made: April 23, 7:00 PM. Taste and experience Michigan made products from Heart of Michigan.
• Rain Gardens and Live Walls: April 25, 7:00 PM. Learn to create eco-friendly rain gardens and living plant walls with landscaper Jeremy Christianson.
• Native American Dancers for Mother Earth: April 27, 2:00 PM. Enjoy the rhythmic sounds and beautiful dance that celebrates Mother Earth.

Are you or a loved one considering retirement?  What is the best way to take your Social Security benefit?  Did you even know there were options?  Are you going to have a big tax burden?  Will it be enough to support a comfortable lifestyle?   Tom LaBeau will share insight and answers as we celebrate Older Americans Month on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM and again on Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 PM, both in our Purple Room.

Storyteller Alfreda Harris shares tender, heart-warming, humorous tales of mothers and motherhood. Please join us to share a laugh or a tear as we celebrate our mothers.  All ages are welcome on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 PM.

 There is no meeting in May due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  See you June 23rd.

Join other handcrafters for an evening of sharing and learning.  All ages and stages are welcome at this informal gathering on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 PM in the library Purple Room.  Bring your own project, yarn and needles.

Join us all week for super fun Spring Break activities for all ages!  Please follow the links for more details and registration information. 

• Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament.  Wednesday, April 3, 3:00-5:00 PM in the Community Room.
• Creatapillars.  Thursday, April 4, 2:00-3:00 PM in the Purple Room.
• Kristy Robinett, Psychic.  Thursday April 4, 7:00-8:00 PM in the Purple Room.
• Ninjago Lego Party.  Friday April 5, 2:00-3:00 PM in the Community Room.

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On Tuesday, April 9 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 March 26.

Family Storytimes begin the week of April 29. These storytimes are designed for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver, and do not require registration. Weekday sessions are held in the Community Room. Saturday sessions are in the Purple Room.

Open Family Storytimes , April 29-June 1:

• Mondays 10:00-10:30 AM in the Community Room
• Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 PM in the Community Room
• Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 AM in the Community Room
• Thursdays 10:00-10:30 AM in the Community Room
• Saturdays 10:00-10:30 AM in the Purple Room

NOTE: The library is closed and there will be no storytime on Monday, May 27.

ABC Activity Time will begin April 29. This is an informal session where parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment. This drop-in playtime includes sensory activities, puzzles, and matching games for children ages birth to 5, with caregiver. No registration required. Program takes place in the Community Room, unless otherwise noted.

NHS students are here to provide 3rd-12th graders free homework help.