Second through Fourth graders celebrate both Children's Book Week and Michigan Month with a book discussion featuring Jon Scieszka's The Frog Prince, Continued. Scieszka is a Michigan author known for writing humorous stories. Join us to talk about this fabulous fractured fairy tale.

Saturday, May 18 from 1-1:45 PM

It's not too late to sign up! Register online beginning April 26, then pick up a copy of the book at the Children's Help Desk before the book discussion.

May is Older Americans Month and this year's theme is Never Too Old to Play. Canton Public Library offers several opportunities to play in May. On Thursday, May 3 view the new documentary Honor Flight Michigan. Travel with a group of Michigan's World War II veterans to Washington, DC, visit the National World War II Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and catch up with old war buddies. The Canton Seniors Book Group meets on Wednesday, May 23 to discuss the 2012 Everyone's Reading selection, Lethal by Sandra Brown and on Thursday, May 24 sing along with former New Christy Minstrels member, Jackie Davidson and her partner, Gary Brandt as they sing the good old songs again.

The Great Michigan Read 2011-2012 is drawing to a close. This year's selection has inspired displays and discussions across the states in public libraries and schools. The author, Kevin Boyle, received his undergraduate degree from University of Detroit-Mercy and his doctorate from University of Michigan. He is presently teaching at Ohio State University. Arc of Justice won the National Book Award in 2004 and was named Michigan Notable Book in 2005.

Kids, you are invited to join us in discussing Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith. Registration begins Tuesday, March 2. Register with your library card and come to the Children's Reference Desk to pick up your copy of the book. This book discussion will meet, Tuesday, March 15 from 5:00 to 5:45PM. See you all there!

Too old for Storytime but not quite ready for a book discussion? We have just the right program for you! Join us for Fun with Books on November 27th at 2:00PM. This new program is designed to get early readers excited about books and reading. Kids in kindergarten and first grade will hear a story and engage in discussion and literacy activities based on that book. Registration begins Saturday, November 13th.

Registration for the First and Second Grade Book discussion begins today for our meeting on November 15th @5pm. This month we're reading The Frog Prince Continued...by Jon Scieszka.  With the change of age ranges in our book discussions, you may find that they fill up faster than they have in the past.  Don't forget that we now have Book Clubs in a Bag that you can check out for more Book Discussion fun.

Register for the Tween Book and Pizza program beginning Saturday, September 11. We will be discussing the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Holes follows Stanley Yelnats as he is sent to a terrible correctional camp for juvenile delinquents in the Texas desert. He must find a way to endure the horrible conditions of the camp, while discovering the secret of the holes! Tweens, join us September 25, from 2:00-3:00PM. Books available at the Children's desk.

Hey kids! Be sure to sign-up for the next 3rd grade Book Discussion. Registration starts at 9:00AM on Wednesday, May 5th and the Book Discussion will meet on Wednesday, May 19th at 5:00PM. This month's book is The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster. See you there!

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

From October 26-30, you are invited to participate in a unique, virtual dialogue on "Stealing Buddha's Dinner" with individuals from other Michigan communities, high schools, colleges, and others. Questions emanating from Bich's tour visit Oct 13-17, as well as from her memoir, will be posed to stimulate dialogue on immigration stories, cultural understanding, and contemporary history.

Discussion will occur on the Great Michigan Read Facebook Discussion Board, beginning October 26. We look forward to the conversation and your participation!

Get together with other second graders and talk about a great book! Register online today, then check out the book at the Children’s Desk.
Program Date: Wednesday, October 21, 5:00-5:45PM
Book Title: Case of the Spooky Sleepover

During the week of October 26, the Michigan Humanities Council will initiate an online dialogue with high school classrooms and residents across the state. The dialogue will focus on Stealing Buddha's Dinner, perspectives presented in Nguyen's author tour, and the themes of cultural understanding, immigration stories, and contemporary history. The public is invited to participate, at the Council's Facebook Discussion Forum.

Talk About Books- Book discussion for 1st and 2nd graders. Register online, then pick up a book at the Children's Desk.
May 13, 5pm- Gooney Bird Green - Registration begins 4/29

Talk About Books is a book discussion for kids in 1st and 2nd grade. Register online, then check out a book at the Children's Desk.

Chalk Box Kid by: Robert Clyde Bulla
Date: 4/18 at 1pm

Beans on the Roof by: Betsy Byars
Date: 4/23 5pm

The Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped introduces the Brown Bag Book Club. Bring your lunch and the Library will provide snacks, beverages, and dessert. Each month they will discuss two books on the second Tuesday of the month. Call the library at (734) 727-7300 to register and they will send copies of the books each month. The first book discussion will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from Noon-2:00PM at the Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind: 30555 Michigan Avenue, Westland, MI. For more information call (734) 727-7300 or (888) 968-2737.

Book Buddies is for 3rd and 4th graders.
Get together with other kids and talk about a fantastic book. Online registration begins February 5 or February 7. After you’re registered, visit the Children’s Information Desk to check out a copy of the book. Please register for only one book club per month.
February 19, 5pm: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
February 21, 1pm: Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes

Talk About Books is for 1st and 2nd graders.
Read a book and then get together with other kids to talk about it and to do some fun activities. Register online beginning January 24 or January 29, then come to the Children’s Desk to check out a copy of the book.
February 7, 1pm: My Dog the Dinosaur by Jackie French
February 12, 5pm: The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling

It's not too late to sign up for this month's Tween Book and Pizza!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
February 12, 7 p.m.

If you enjoyed the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books by Jeff Kinney, you’ll love this program.