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April Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer April buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy 2 get 1 free-Everything in the bookstore!!
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, April 26, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, April 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, April 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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March Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer February buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy 2 get 1 free-All adult fiction
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, March 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, March 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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February Special
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer February buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy 2 get 1 free-All adult fiction
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, February 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, February 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, February 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Secondhand Prose Holiday Hours
- Closed December 24th and 25th
- Open December 26th, 2:00-8:00 PM
- Closed December 31st and January 1st
- Open January 2nd, 2:00-8:00 PM
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December Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer December buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
1/2 Off
Specially priced books and Christmas themed books.Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, December 14, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, December 17, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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November Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer November buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
Buy two get one free
Cookbooks, crafts, children's and self help.Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, November 16, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, November 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, November 19, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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October Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer October buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
- Buy two get one free — All adult fiction (mysteries, novels, romance, science fiction and westerns)
- Buy two get one free — Self-help
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, October 26, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, October 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, October 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Origami Expert, Charles Esseltine
Join origami expert, Charles Esseltine, on Thursday, October 4 from 7:00-8:00 PM to learn about basic folds and shapes. Charles will demontrate a variety of origami models, including some fun, Halloween designs. All materials will be provided. All ages and experience levels welcome. Registration is required and will open on September 25. Little hands will need assistance from big hands. Warning: All attendants must arrive willing to have fun!Photo used with permission by origamiguy1971.
September Bookstore Specials
The Secondhand Prose used bookstore (brought to you by the Friends of the Canton Public Library) is happy to offer September buys where you can get a great deal on gifts for the whole family, including yourself!
- 1/2 Off — Crafts and cookbooks
- 8 for $1.00 — Children and youth
Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, September 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, September 22, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, September 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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August Bookstore Specials
Buy two get one free
Hard back mystery, romance and novelsBag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, August 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, August 25, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, August 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Butterfly Wings and Musical Things
This unique program combines interactive storytelling, beautiful music, full audience participation and hands-on fun with musical instruments. From 2:00-3:00 PM on Friday, July 13, The Storytellers present music and instruments from the Caribbean, West Africa, North America, Brazil, Australia and other countries. Children will be invited to play various instruments at this memorable storytelling concert.[BW music by buttons.butterflies is licensed under CC BY SA 2.0]
Traditional Folk Dance
On Monday, July 9 from 7:00-8:00 PM, Jim McKinney of the Golden Griffon Stringtet will instruct us on and "call out" a litany of traditional folk dances. This lively, energetic and very fun program harks back to a different time when do-si-dos and sashays were the hot new thing. Costumes optional. Come join the fun![Austen folk dancing by Michael R Perry is used under CC BY-SA 2.0]
July Bookstore Specials
Christmas in July
All specially-priced books 50% off.Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, July 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, July 28, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, July 30, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Copper Tom: Music, Comedy and Storytelling
Copper Tom incorporates cool, sometimes arcane, rhythms into accessible songs. He draws inspiration from American roots music, including old time country, blues and roots rock and roll. He might even throw in a little New Orleans funk, Trinidadian calypso, reggae and some fun tales to boot. Join us on Wednesday, July 25 from 7:00-8:00 PM as we sing and dance to Copper Tom's eclectic music.
June Bookstore Special
Buy 2, Get 1 Free
During June, all science fiction, novels (mystery is not included) and romance are buy two, get one free.Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, June 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, June 23, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, June 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Special Bag Sale
May 2012 Bookstore Specials
Buy 2, Get 1 Free
During May, all sports, business, science, animal, gardening and textbooks are buy two, get one free.Bag Sale
Fill a bag and purchase the lot for just $5 (some restrictions may apply):- Friday, May 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Monday, May 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Animal Adaptations Slideshow
The Organization for Bat Conservation visited the library on Earth Day to kick-off our Earth Week celebrations. Mr. Chad presented their Animal Adaptations program and brought over a number of furry and feathered friends. Check out our slideshow.
Book and Author Luncheon
Kevin Boyle, historian and author of Arc of Justice, will be appearing at Fox Hills' banquet center on Tuesday, May 29 at Noon for the 26th annual Friends of the Library Plymouth-Canton-Northville-Novi Book and Author Luncheon.Reserve your seats, which are available using this request form, starting April 15.
April 2012 Bookstore Specials
Our monthly Bag Sale will be on April 27, 28 and 30.
Learn more about the Friends of the Library, find the bookstore hours, and see why to join the Friends on the Friends page.
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