Khan Academy is a free, fun, educational and totally awesome organization. The goal of Khan Academy is to change "education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere." The site contains over 2,700 videos on math, physics, biology, chemistry, finance and art. Students, parents, coaches, and teachers can use Khan Academy in many ways. Teachers and homeschool parents can use this resource to coordinate classwork and monitor student work. Kids looking for homework help can find explanations and practice examples on the virtual scratch pad. Adults looking for continuing education opportunities will find help here as well.

Just in time for summer vacation, Park & Read passes have arrived at the library. A joint venture of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Library of Michigan, the Park & Read program provides a free one-day vehicle permit to any Michigan State Park & Recreation Area. Like the popular Museum Adventure Pass program, the passes are "checked out" for seven days; you pick the day you want to use it. Park & Read runs through October 1, 2011. So visit the Canton Public Library for a pass and a great book to read.

You are invited to change the world through the power of the written word at Zoe Live Publishing's Author Extravaganza on Saturday, September 11, benefiting the Canton Public Library.

• 10:00-11:30AM: Aspiring Author Workshop — Learn to tell your story, or share your message in this free workshop
• 1:00-5:00PM: Book Expo — More than 20 family-friendly authors sign and sell their works to raise funds for the Canton and Plymouth libraries
• 6:00-8:00PM: Poetry Slam — A family-friendly open mic venue to share your prose and poetry

The Plymouth Author Extravaganza will be held at the Comfort Inn, 40455 Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth (near Bennigan's). The event is free. Each author will donate $1 from book sales and a signed copy of their book to the Canton and Plymouth libraries. For more information, visit www.zlwriters.com.

Spending a few hours in school this summer could pay off big for your business. That's the idea behind the Canton Public Library's Summer School for Small Business series. Spend a lunch hour at the library and learn tips and techniques with classes that are specifically geared for business application. For a full list of classes, click the attachment or search the program calendar.

Our Exchange Day programs begin this month with a coupon exchange on Wednesday, May 12, 10AM-Noon. We provide the space, you provide the coupons to swap, share and exchange with others. Trade diaper coupons for dog food coupons, restaurant coupons for recreation coupons or whatever works for you. No sales or compensation allowed and all items "as is" so read the fine print. It's fun and it's free so join us and see what you end up with. [Photo courtesy of Flickr user jek-a-go-go / license]

Tonight, May 3, 6:30-8 p.m., CPL welcomes over 20 colleges, institutes and specialty schools to the Summit on the Park ballroom for the second annual Key to Your Success night. This open house is perfect for high school students considering options for the fall and adults looking for retraining or a whole new career. Admissions associates will be on hand to provide information on programs, admissions requirements and more. Learn about options to finance your education from representatives of U of M-Dearborn, the Canton Community Foundation and the Michigan Education Trust. A partial list of attendees includes:

• Irene's Myomassology Institute
• U of M-Dearborn
• Schoolcraft College
• Walsh College
• Lawrence Tech
• Specs Howard School of Media Arts
• L'Esprit Academy
• Wayne State University
• Davenport University
• International Bartending School
• ITT Tech
• Art Institute of Michigan
• Center for Film Studies
• Concordia College
• Eastern Michigan University
• Dorsey Business School
• Armed Forces Recruiting
• DeVry University

Wayne County parks are 90 years old this year and they are celebrating with a host of activities throughout the park system. From Movies at Dusk and Jazz on the River, to Pirate Palooza or Mud Day, there's something to appeal to all tastes. Pick up your copy of the 2009 Wayne County Parks Schedule of Events brochure in our lobby and find the event that's right for you.