Join us on Thursday, January 14 from 11:00-12:00 PM for this interactive program. No registration required.

Looking for information?  Gale Cengage Learning* databases provided by Canton Public Library include tools and special features to make information accessible in a variety of circumstances. When a document is opened the “Listen” feature icon is displayed and enables a user to hear the article/information read aloud. 

Cartooning in the Digital Age is a two-hour program by veteran cartoonist Bill Barnes (Unshelved, Not Invented Here).
The first part, The Basics of Cartooning, is a fast and fun workshop for middle schoolers through adult, covering every step in creating a comic strip: creating memorable characters, writing dialog, lettering, pencilling, inking, and coloring.
The second part, The Technology and Business of Cartooning, is oriented towards mature teens and adults. Bill demonstrates how to use computers to create and publish comic strips to the Internet, and how to make money doing it.
Join us on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30-8:30 for one or both parts of this smart and information workshop!

This month we're not reading, but watching.  Check out these films.

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is making history with his bid for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.  Although he is making political history right now, he's best known for his views on business and wealth.  Check out one of these titles for a uniquely Trump-ed up perspective.

On August 14, 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. In addition to the program we now think of as Social Security, it included unemployment insurance, old-age assistance, aid to dependent children and grants to the states to provide various forms of medical care.

Shadow work: the unpaid, unseen jobs that fill your day by Craig Lambert

Spinster: making a life of one's own by Kate Bolick

How the Earth changed history [videodisc] by BBC Productions ; National Geographic Channel

The Mangle Street murders by M.R.C. Kasasian

Dreams to remember: Otis Redding, Stax Records, and the transformation of Southern soul by Mark Ribowsky

A recent publication from the Michigan Attorney General's office can help prevent consumer scam, particularly those targeting Michigan's older adults.   PROTECT YOURSELF, PROTECT YOUR FUTURE includes tips on protecting your personal information and reducing your exposure to identity theft,
including directions for getting your name off unwanted telemarketing and junk mail lists and for exercising
your right to receive free annual credit reports. The information and advice in this Guide is supplemented by other free publications of interest to consumers.
You can view Michigan Senior Brigade's consumer alerts online by visiting their website, www.michigan.gov/ag or by calling the Consumer Protection Division, toll-free, at 1-877-765-8388.

Summer is here! Babysitting is an excellent way to spend your time and possibly make a few extra bucks in the process. On Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM the staff from Starfish Family Services will teach young men and women from 6th-8th grade the basics of babysitting, including safety in the home and caring for infants. Participants will receive training in first aid. This is an all day event, so don't forget to bring a sack lunch. Registration begins on June 15th.

Congratulations to American Pharoah winner of the Triple Crown. American Pharoah is the 12th horse and the first since 1978 to win the Triple Crown. Come on in and see our display dedicated to the eleven Triple Crown
winners and the beautiful traditions of the three highly acclaimed races:  the
Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.  Also featured are
materials available for check-out containing  awe-inspiring stories of horses
like Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and many others that have had an impact on our
nation