Registration for February's Tween Book Discussion is now open. We're meeting on Saturday, February 13, from 1:00-2:00PM to talk about Gordon Korman's Schooled. This funny book is about the adventures of a boy raised by a hippie grandmother, trying to survive when he has to go to a "normal" public school. Sign up today - we look forward to hearing what you think!

The Great Michigan Read program selection is Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen and this month the University of Michigan Library is hosting the Michigan Humanities Council’s traveling exhibit, Their Journey: Vietnamese in Michigan, which is on display February 1-24, 2010 (University of Michigan Hatcher Graduate Library, Ann Arbor) as well as a live webcast conversation on February 10 with Professor Peter Ho Davies and

On Sunday, February 21 at 2:00PM in the University of Michigan's Hatcher Graduate Library (Room 100/Gallery) Curator Kathryn Beam will share her personal memories of how the exhibit History of the Bible from Ancient Papyri to King James came to be and what the process has meant to her in Sharing a Personal View of the Bible Exhibit.

Sponsored by the University of Michigan Special Collections Library.

Get together with other second graders and talk about a great book! Register online, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Monday, February 15 5:00-5:45PM
Book Title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton

Working on your tax returns? Don't submit your return until you attend this free program on February 11, 7:00-8:30PM offered through a partnership with H & R Block. Learn how unemployment benefits, health insurance subsidies, first-time home buyer credit, new vehicle purchase and home improvements can impact your tax return. Make sure you are claiming all the right things and getting the full benefit of the American Re-Investment and Recovery Act. No registration required. There will be a question and answer session following the program.

The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is currently hosting an exhibit: A History of the Bible from Ancient Papyri to King James at the Hatcher Graduate Library/Audubon Room/First Floor. The exhibit contains ancient Egyptian manuscripts on papyrus, Medieval manuscripts, and printed books. Follow a path of documents that lead to the creation of the 1611 King James Version of the Bible.

Audubon Room Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:00PM, Sat 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sun 1:00-7:00PM
Shorter spring break hours begin February 27; see Hatcher Library/Audubon Room for more information.

Get together with other third graders and talk about a great book! Register online, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Saturday, February 6 2:00-2:45PM
Book Title: Amber Brown is NOT a Crayon By: Paula Danzinger

Join Detroit New reporter, author, and 97.1 Sports Radio host Terry Foster for A Night of Detroit Sports Talk tonight, Thurday, January 28^th, from 7:00-8:30PM in our Community Room. Registration is not required, so come by if you're interested!

Also, check out Mr. Foster's Books if you can't see him in person.

Children in 3rd through 6th grade are invited to make origami animals. Paper and some instruction will be provided. Register online today.
Program Date: Monday, January 25 5:00-6:00PM

The Adult Contemporary Book Discussion Group meets the third Monday of each month in the library Conference Room. This self-directed group discusses contemporary fiction and non fiction at 7:00PM. There is no registration necessary. The 2010 book list was just published, so please join us for some fine reading:

On Saturday, January 16, Canton artist Byron Reed celebrated diversity and his love of art with our patrons. Children were able to create their own art that will be on display at the Village Theater tonight as Canton celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
The Canton community Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration is the result of a continued partnership between the Canton Public Library, Canton Township, the Partnership for the Arts and Humanities, Inc. and the Friends of the Canton Public Library. The event, at the Village Theater, is free to the public with refreshments at 5:30PM and program at 6:00PM.

Connecting to Success: Using resources to make your business more competitive and Successful will be held Wednesday, January 27, 7:30-9:00AM at the Summit on the Park Banquet Center. The featured speaker will be Turkia Awada Mullin, Assistant County Executive and Chief Development Officer of Wayne County's Economic Development Grow Engine.

Please register in advance by Friday, January 22 by phone to the Canton Chamber of Commerce at (734) 453-4040.

This workshop will be the kickoff of the Strategies of Success seminar series sponsored by Canton Township and is free to Canton businesses and Canton Chamber members.

Wednesday, January 13, 6:30-8:45PM Join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store, from a raffle to karaoke to a mystery anime to top it all off. What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Come hang out and let your inner otaku run free.

Get together with other first graders and talk about a great book! Register online, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Saturday, January 23, 4:00-4:45PM
Book Title: Poof! Rabbits Everywhere by Peter Lerangis

Attention 5th and 6th graders, get together with other tweens, eat pizza and talk about a great book. Register online today, and then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Saturday, January 23, 2:00-3:00PM
Book Title: The Underneath by Kathi Appelt

Families with children ages 4-9 can join in an out-of-this world party with crafts and stories, all about space. Register online today!
Program Date: Thursday, January 21, 7:00-8:00PM

This program is sponsored by the Target Early Childhood Reading Grant and Friends of the Canton Public Library.

Join Canton resident Sharon Brand and learn about the benefits of Yoga. Sharon has nine years experience teaching the flowing style of Hatha Yoga. We offer this program as a way to promote Canton's 100 Days of Health.
Only a few spots remain, so register online soon. Wear loose fitting clothing, bring a mat or beach towel and bring a water bottle. Let's stretch, bend and breathe with Sharon on Thursday, January 14th at 7:00PM in the library's Community Room.

To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. children in 1st through 4th grade are invited to participate in art projects with Canton artist Byron Reed to be displayed at the Village Theater on January 18. Register online today.
Program Date: Saturday, January 16, 2:00-3:00PM

Grandparents are welcome to bring their grandchildren to Grandparent Fun on January 4, 2010 from 10:00-10:45AM. We meet monthly to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and to play!
Registration is now open, use your own library card or your grandchild's. See you there!

Storytimes are starting the week of January 11! Online registration for everyone begins December 28, at 9:00AM. All children must have their own library card to register. We have storytimes for various ages: 4 months - not yet walking, Walking - not yet 2 years old, 2 - not yet 4 year olds and 4 - 5 year olds.