Children going into third grade can sign up and check out a copy of the book at the Children's Desk.  Register online today.
Program Date: August 20 at 2-2:45 pm.
Book Title: Gloria Rising by Anne Cameron

August 7-9 marks the 34th Annual Twins Day Festival, held in Twinsburg, OH. This yearly festival is the world's largest gathering of twins according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Even if you aren't a twin and won't be attending this festival, why not enjoy your own Twins Day celebration with some of our fabulous fictional stories about twins. My favorite is Avi and Rachel Vail's Never Mind! A Twin Novel. Happy Reading!

Children going into fourth grade can sign up and check out a copy of the book at the Children's Desk. Register online today.
Program Date: August 18 at 2-2:45 pm.
Book Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Children going into second grade, sign up and check out a book at the Children's Desk. Register online today.
Program Date: August 17, 2 - 2:45 pm
Book Title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton

Children going into first grade, sign up and check out a book at the Children's Desk. Register online today.
Program Date: August 19 at 2 - 2:45 pm
Book Title: Cinder Rabbit by Lynn Hazen

Today is the first day to claim your Summer Reading book prize! Patrons of all ages found some great picks to take home. If you finished Summer Reading this year, bring your book certificate to the Community Room now through August 12. We cannot replace lost certificates.

If you haven't checked Summer Reading off your list yet, remember that August 12 is the last day to turn in logs for prizes. There's still time to get the reading done and earn the ultimate Summer Reading prize!

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making the book fair possible.

Is your little listener finishing up their reading log for the summer? Need one more book to read? I Stink! by Kate and Jim McMullan is sure to entice your child to sit and listen to this fun and stinky story! Told by the ruff and gruff garbage truck himself, the story follows the garbage truck's important job while also reinforcing the alphabet - the garbage truck loves to eat Apple cores, Banana peels, Candy wrappers...Parents will also love to read it because the creative wording will let them have fun reading in their very best garbage truck voice!

Throughout the summer, many of the Plymouth Whalers have been sharing some of their favorite hockey picture books with their fans. The last storytime of the summer will be on Thursday, August 6th at 11am.

The Bubbleman show bubbles in a magical manner. Big bubbles, small bubbles and even bubble sculptures. No registration required.
Ages: Children going into Kindergarten - 4th grade
Program Date: Tuesday, August 4 from 2 - 2:45pm

If you completed Summer Reading this year, don't forget to redeem your book certificate August  5th - August 12th in the Community Room.  If you are going to be out of town or unable to make it to the library during that time, see a librarian to pick up your book early.  Book certificates will not be redeemed after August 12th.  If you haven't completed your reading yet, remember that August 12th is the last day to turn in your logs or claim any prizes.

As part of our Adult Summer Reading program, "Master the Art of Reading," participants can color the Mona Lisa painting in their own special way and turn it in for a chance to win an 8GB iPod Nano. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to see all the amazing work.  Feeling inspired?  Well there is still plenty of time for you to show off your creativity as well - you have until 9pm, August 12th to submit your entry!

Are you ready for some football?  Did you know that Lions' training camp begins on Friday?  Let's show them our support by getting into the Lions spirit!  Check out books on the Detroit Lions, and quarterback

Storytime introduces stories, songs and fingerplays to parents and young children.  No registration required.
Ages: Babies - Not Yet 2 Years Old
Program Dates: July 27 at 7pm

"8th Wonder Theater" will present a special preview of "Big River," the Tony Award winning musical version of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckelberry Finn." Everyone is welcome!  Registration not required.
Program Date: Saturday, July 25 at 12:00pm and 1:00pm

You may notice books on the shelf-end or "endcap" displays in the Adult area have a special "Master the Art of Reading" bookmarks.  These bookmarks are put in books as suggestions for the various Adult Summer Reading program levels, Student, Apprentice, and Master.   For example, if there is a book on the end display of the Romance area with a bookmark, it will fulfill the requirment for the Student level Romance catagory.  You are welcome to keep the bookmark with the book when you check out.

Make a one-of- a-kind clay pot to stash your treasures in. All materials will be supplied. Register online today.
Program Date & Time: July 30, 1 - 2 pm
Grades: Going into 5th - 12th grade

If you finished your CPL summer reading log and want to keep reading, check out some other reading programs offered this summer:
Reading Warriors
Scholastic Summer Reading
Borders Summer Reading Challenge
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading
The requirements for these programs are all different, so read the directions carefully. They might even inspire you to create your own summer reading challenge!

Come test your skills with other Yu-Gi-Oh fans. Register today
Grades: Tweens (Going into 5th and 6th)
Program Date: Thursday, July 16 at 1-3pm

Join us for a show filled with music, magic and drama. “Beethoven,” a St. Bernard puppet will make a special appearance.
Program Date: July 21, at 7 - 7:45pm
Ages: Going into Kindergarten - Fourth Grade

Hey Kids!