Tweens and Teens, do you watch the Amazing Race on TV? Interested in embarking on your own adventure? Join us in the library for a race of your own. You will travel around the library and complete tasks from all around the world. Maybe you will be the one to conquer the Dewey Decimal System!

Who: Kids, Tweens and Teens, going into grades 4 & up
When: Friday, August 5, 1:00-2:30PM
Where: Library Community Room
Registration begins Friday, July 22

Local author James DiStefanis shares his knowledge and passion for fly fishing on Wednesday, August 3rd from 7:00-8:30PM. Learn how to tie a fly and perhaps cast a line or two. No registration necessary.

Note: This event has been canceled.

Are you a master driver or pro mushroom thrower? On August 11 from 2:00-4:00PM, teens going into grades 7-12 can prove your driving skills at our Mario Kart Tournament.

Join us Thursday, July 28, 1:00-3:00PM for Backyard Games! We'll have badminton, bocce ball, croquet, lawn bowling, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, and a bunch more. Bring back the joy of summer with this all ages event!

[Photo by Rachel Monroe on flickr]

Wicket, gully, bowler, batsman… learn all about the game of cricket from the Michigan Cricket Association on Thursday July 21st from 7:00-8:30PM. A major sport in England and India, cricket is becoming more popular here in the United States. In fact, Canton recently unveiled the Township's first cricket field in Heritage Park. Find out more about this game of fierce competition and skill while earning a Connect Your Summer Sports Fan Badge! No registration necessary.
Photo courtesy of eLibrary.

Flyfisher's guide to Michigan by Jim Bedford

Trout streams of Michigan: a fly-angler's guide by Bob Linsenman and Steve Nevala; foreword by Ernest Schwiebert

Beginner's guide to fly fishing by Jim Casada

All-Ages Programs

• Backyard Games — July 28, 1:00-3:00PM
• 2011 Great Paper Airplane Contest — July 21, 11:00-Noon
• Open Chess from 1:00-5:00PM on
  • June 26
  • July 10
  • July 24
  • August 14
  • August 28
• Summer Reading with the Plymouth Whalers — June 27 and 29, 2:00-2:30PM
• Summer Reading with the Plymouth Whalers — July 14, 11:00-11:30AM
• International Game Day — July 26, 1:00-3:00PM

Tween programs

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!

Hockey hotshots: young stars of the NHL by Steele Filipek; with photographs

Hockey skills by James MacDonald

Hockey superstars 2009-2010: your complete guide to the 2009-2010 season, featuring action photos of your favorite players by Paul Romanuk

Dairy queen: a novel by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Front and center by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

The girl who threw butterflies by Mick Cochrane

Girl overboard by Justina Chen Headley

Some of the newest books for each sport. Read about the game, the personalities, and the drama, then go out and play!

Cricket — Featured Sport

The art and science of cricket by Bob Woolmer

Cricket by Ralph Dellor

Cricket explained by Robert Eastaway: Illustrations by Mark Stevens

All ages can join us on July 26th at 1:00PM as we enjoy learning about different cultures through games played around the world. You could even earn your Multicultural badge! No registration required. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside.

All ages can see the Plymouth Whalers mascot Shooter and hear a special story. Program Dates:

• Monday, June 27, 2:00-2:30PM
• Thursday, July 16, 11:00-11:30AM
• Friday, July 29, 2:00-2:30PM

July 21, 11:00AM-Noon. Compete in contests from distance to tricks and win some prizes. Plus, learn some wicked new designs from our experts. Bring your own plane(s), or use our paper to create some.