September 27, 2011 | SuperMegaAnna
Saturday October 8th from 1:00-2:00 PM, teens can join Sylvan teachers for a hands-on workshop using manipulatives to help improve your pre-algebra skills. Math can be a lot of fun! Registration opens September 24th.
September 13, 2011 | dskop
Museum Adventure Program passes will be available until September 23, 2011 to check out. Museums will accept passes until September 30, 2011.
The 2012 program will run from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
September 12, 2011 | SuperMegaAnna
It's that time of year again! School has started up and help is on the way. Monday, September 26th, will be the first day for free NHS tutoring. If you are interested in getting tutored:
Starting September 26th, Days and Times:
*Tutors will not be here during snow days or the holiday breaks, they need a break too!
September 8, 2011 | kimit311
The Canton Public Library would like to thank Linda Papa for 3 years of excellence in teaching. Linda, an instructor at University of Detroit Mercy, has been teaching our creative writing class for teens for the past 3 Summers. This class emphasizes free expression with a focus on artistic creation. Linda's patience and love for writing and teaching makes this a very popular program each summer. Over the next few weeks look for audio recordings of stories the students created in the class.
September 3, 2011 | SuperMegaAnna
September 17th at 1:00 PM (to 2:00 PM) the staff from Sylvan Learning Center will help teens get the school year off to a strong start. Attendees will learn to use a planner, establish an after school study time, and become familiar with several techniques that help build long term retention of information for test success. Registration opens September 3rd.
September 1, 2011 | barkerm
Canton's own Pat Butzin, volunteer extraordinaire, is always available to lend a helping hand - even in Haiti after the earthquake. Learn how the experience changed her, changed her mind about many things and changed Haiti. Join us on September 22 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room for an evening of hope, helping and sharing.
August 31, 2011 | kimit311
Children ages 4-8, with a caregiver are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a storytime presented by the staff from the bookstore As the Page Turns.
Program Date: Thursday, September 8 7:00-7:30 PM.
August 24, 2011 | mebbitt
Hi Kids. If you are looking for some great music to get you in the mood to go back to school, look no further. We have great music CDs for all ages, from preschool to middle school, that will help you prepare for the new school year. Enjoy your first day!
August 24, 2011 | kimit311
Starting kindergarten is a major developmental milestone for children and their parents. During spring, many elementary schools host "Kindergarten Round-Up” sessions to help families prepare for this exciting event. Here are some picture books you and your child can read together that deal with the excitement, worries and routine of kindergarten.
Adventure Annie goes to kindergarten by Toni Buzzeo; illustrated by Amy Wummer
The pirate of kindergarten by George Ella Lyon; illustrated by Lynne Avril
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn; illustrations by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak
Is your buffalo ready for kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick; illustrated by Daniel Jennewein
August 17, 2011 | Marianne
Many parents teach signs to their young children before they are able to speak. If you'd like to try signing with your baby, we have materials that can help you get started. Below are some suggested books and DVDs that can be found in the Parenting section in the Children's Department.
Baby sign language basics: early communication for hearing babies and toddlers by Monta Z. Briant
Baby signing: how to talk with your baby in American sign language by Andrea Fixell and Ted Stafford
Baby sign language for hearing babies by Karyn Warburton
Baby talk: a guide to using basic sign language to communicate with your baby by Monica Beyer; with a foreword by Alan Greene
