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Join the Friends Online
Money raised through memberships and the used bookstore is used to help support library activities and acquisitions, as well as to fund some things not provided for in the library's operating budget. Joining the Friends with your tax-deductible contribution provides you with:- A subscription to Just Between Friends quarterly newsletter
- An invitation to the annual membership meeting
- Access to Secondhand Prose on members-only Tuesdays
Jul 01, 2011
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CoverSpy
If you watched, and liked, the viral Youtube video Hey You! What Song are you Listening to? NEW YORK, you might be interested to find out that a Tumblr has been doing the same thing with New Yorkers, but for books; and they've been at it for a long time. CoverSpy is "A team of publishing nerds hits the subways, streets, parks & bars to find out what New Yorkers are reading right now." Here are some spied covers from the site, linked here to the CPL catalog:
Mountains beyond mountains by Tracy Kidder — At CoverSpy — (F, 20s, circle-patterned dress, C train)
The fountainhead by Ayn Rand, with an afterword by Leonard Peikoff — At CoverSpy — (M, 20s, ordered iced coffee w/ just a tiny bit of milk, Grey Dog on Carmine)
Fire and rain: the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the lost story of 1970 by David Browne — At CoverSpy — (F, 30s, brown hair in ponytail, orange laptop bag, Swedish Hasbeens, L train)
Jun 27, 2011
- Brad Czerniak
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Badges, Blogs, and Experiences
The Connect Your Summer program centers around badges:
- Deciding which badge to earn
- Deciding how to earn it
- Having a Summer experience
- Sharing your experience to claim the badge
Adventurer
Animal Lover
Artist
Dreamer
Entertainment
Foodie
Multicultural
Reader
Sports Fan
Traveler
More
You can also see all posts in one place:
Jun 20, 2011
- Brad Czerniak
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Art Exhibits to Visit
Art on Display at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill — Art Exhibitions are free and open to the public Monday-Friday from 10:00AM-2:00PM.Ford Road Art Sculptures — Public Art on Ford Road
Belle Isle Public Art Exhibit — June 18-24 on Belle Isle
Pure Michigan's Art Galleries Listing — hundreds of galleries, fairs, and exhibits
Detroit Institute of Arts — A world-class art museum in Detroit
Sources to Find Local Restaurants
There are a lot of options for going out to eat in Canton; from local favorites to international fare. If you're interested in what's available and what other foodies think about establishments, check out the following links:
Jun 20, 2011
Websites for Travelers
Deal Sites
- Expedia — Expedia is a great travel website worth visiting when you are planning a trip. It provides vacation packages, cruises and even helps you build your travel online primarily because it is also a travel agency
- Hotwire — Hotwire is a robust site that offers some of the best travel deals available. Also Hotwire partners offer unsold inventory at big savings
- Hostel World — A huge portfolio of hostels is offered on this site. This is one of the most comprehensive sites for budget accommodations
- Kayak — The only place you need to search for discounted airfare is Kayak.
Local Bookstores and Summer Author Talks
Local Bookstores
Comic City- Borders Canton
- Old Village Bookshop in Plymouth
- Paperbacks & Things in Westland
- Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor
Summer Author Talks
More events to come.
Ann Patchett will be promoting State of Wonder at McLean & Eakin Bookstore in Petoskey on Monday, June 20 at Noon.
Park and Read Passes
Since we have distributed our limit for passes this year, the 2012 Park and Read program at CPL is over.
The Michigan DNR Park and Read program allows library cardholders the ability to check out a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the $6 resident daily motor vehicle entrance permit. Many parks will also have a hammock available at no charge for Park and Read participants to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan's great outdoors.Park and Read passes are available for one week at a time and cannot be renewed.
Jun 20, 2011
Canton Dog Park
On Friday, May 20, Canton's new dog park opened at Preservation Park in Cherry Hill Village. The park provides a safe off-leash environment for dogs and their owners.Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, and entrance to the park is $25 annually for Canton residents or $50 per year for non-residents. There are separate sections of the park for small and large dogs.
A grand opening celebration is planned for later in the Summer. Find out even more about the park at the Canton Patch.
[Photo courtesy of Canton Patch]
Jun 20, 2011
Community Sports and Recreation
Sports can help us remain fit and stay in shape our entire life. Canton has a wide variety of sport related activities throughout the community:- Fellow's Creek Municipal Golf Club — Golfer friendly golf course
- High Velocity Sports — Canton's Premier Sports and Recreation Venue
- Pheasant Run Golf Club — Community golf facility
- Pump it Up — Inflatable Party Zone
- Skatin Station II — Family Skating Center
- Summit on the Park — Summit on the Park has something for everyone!
- Zap Zone — Zap Zone is Michigan's premier spot for laser tag, glo golf, mini bowling, go carts and much more!
Jun 20, 2011
Become a Polyglot
pol·y·glot /ˈpäliˌglät/
Adjective: Knowing or using several languages.
Noun: A person who knows several languages.
Find Books, DVDs, and Periodicals in particular languages here at CPL on our Languages page. We also have multiple Language databases.
Selected Language Books
Dictionary of languages: the definitive reference to more than 400 languages by Andrew Dalby
Canton Parks
Canton Township prides itself on providing an excellent system of parks which offer a variety of activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities:
- Parks & Facilities — Canton Leisure Services
- Park Locator — Canton Leisure Services
- Canton Sports Center on Michigan Ave.
- Category:Parks on CantonWiki
Jun 20, 2011
National Fudge Day
The Ultimate Candy Book: More than 700 Quick and Easy, Soft and Chewy, Hard and Crunchy Sweets and Treats by Bruce Weinstein — Celebrate National Fudge Day on June 16 and try one of the 700 recipes in Bruce Weinstein's cookbook. The story is in 1866 a female student at Vassar College adapted the English recipe, added chocolate, and began selling fudge for 40 cents a pound at Baltimore, MD confectioneries.
Jun 16, 2011
- madame librarian
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Babies, Pets, & Allergies
A recent study of 565 children by Ganesa Wegienka, an epidemiologist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit indicates if during their first year, children (birth through 12 months) are exposed to pets, they are less likely to develop pet allergies. According to Dr. Wegienka, exposure to pets after that first year of growth has little impact on a child's proclivity towards pet allergies.
Jun 15, 2011
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Host a Virtual Garage Sale
Everyone has unwanted stuff at home, but hosting a real garage sale can be a time consuming and complex process. Did you know that many of those items you are tripping over can be sold online, on your terms and at your own pace? Join us Tuesday June 28th at 2:00PM in the Internet Lab for tips on how to host your own Virtual Garage Sale. We will discuss ways to unload your items and make a little extra cash on sites like Ebay, Etsy, and Craiglist.Nintendo Introduces Next Home Console
Nintendo announced the next generation home console, Wii U, this week. It includes a touch screen controller, motion control, and HD graphics. You can check out demo video, and find more information on the E3 website. So far, there isn't a specific release date for the Wii U, but I suspect we will be waiting a while.
Jun 08, 2011
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Murder Will Out: Arthur Ellis Awards 2011 Announced
The Crime Writers of Canada announced the winners of this year's Arthur Ellis Awards. Louise Penny's Bury Your Dead won for Best Crime Novel and The Debba by Avner Mandelman was chosen Best First Crime Novel.
Jun 04, 2011
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Michigan Tax Amnesty In Effect Until June 30th
The State of Michigan is offering delinquent taxpayers the opportunity to pay past due state taxes and have penalty charges waived. Taxpayers who qualify would also avoid criminal prosecution by the Michigan Department of Treasury. To be eligible, all taxpayers must submit the complete amnesty application and full payment, including interest, by June 30, 2011. Visit mitaxamnesty.org for more information.Batter Up!
Get your math bat out (otherwise known as your brain) and have fun playing Math Baseball! This fun game is part of the Funbrain website. It has different levels of difficulty and also different skills (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) that you can test your math magic on. Each time you get a right answer you get a home run! Have fun!
Cyberchase Games Central
Even though the school year is nearly done, Cyberchase Games Central has tons of fun games that you can keep playing all during summer vacation. These games have different challenges you can solve, inventions you can make, and math problems that need to be solved. It is developed by PBS.org. Enjoy!