October 26, 2015 | Ellen
Learn basic word processing skills including creating and formatting text, printing and saving. Prerequisite: basic computer skills and Google/Gmail account recommended but not required. Join us Monday, November 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
September 30, 2015 | Ellen
The Detroit Institute of Arts hosts a quarterly book discussion, Art + Authors to discuss great books and great art together. To complement the upcoming 30 Americans exhibit, a Canton Public Library librarian will co-lead a discussion of two books, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coats and The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin both November 6th and November 7th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the DIA. The discussion will be followed by a tour of a permanent exhibition led by an Interpreter Program volunteer. The program is free but registration is required. Call 313-833-4005 for more information
June 1, 2015 | Ellen
Join us at the Farmer's Market to make recycled book crafts. Have some fun and earn an On the Scene badge Sunday July 19th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No registration required.
May 28, 2015 | Ellen
Basic ESL improves an individual’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a simple to follow, and instructionally proven curriculum.
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May 26, 2015 | Ellen
Join us Sunday, June 14th at 1:00PM in the Community Room 
to discuss the Everyone's Reading novel, The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer. Beecher White is an archivist who spends his days working happily in the past, where things are emotionally safe. Clementine Kaye, his crush in back in school, asks for his help tracking down her long-lost father. After they accidentally happen upon a priceless artifact - a 200 hundred-year-old dictionary that once belonged to George Washington, hidden underneath a desk chair, Beecher and Clementine find themselves suddenly entangled in a web of deception, conspiracy, and murder.
Soon a man is dead, and Beecher is on the run as he races to learn the truth behind this mysterious national treasure. His search will lead him to discover a coded and ingenious puzzle that conceals a disturbing secret from the founding of our nation.
Gripping, fast-paced, and filled with the fascinating historical detail for which he is famous, The Inner Circle is a thrilling novel that once again proves Brad Meltzer is a master of suspense.
Copies of the book are available to sign out at the Information Desk.
May 11, 2015 | Ellen
Beecher White is an archivist who spends his days working happily in the past, where things are emotionally safe. Clementine Kaye, his crush back in school, asks for his help tracking down her long-lost father. After they accidentally happen upon a priceless artifact he was never intended to see, a 200 hundred-year-old dictionary that once belonged to George Washington, Beecher and Clementine find themselves suddenly entangled in a web of deception, conspiracy, and murder. Their discovery points to a murder and subsequently its connection to a secret organization of the United States government.
Gripping, fast-paced, and filled with the fascinating historical detail for which he is famous, The Inner Circle is a thrilling novel that showcases a brilliant author writing at the height of his craft.
Participating libraries will host events relating to The Inner Circle this May and June, including a special book discussion June 14th at 1pm, and author Brad Meltzer will appear in person at two events on June 22nd.
Due to popular demand, a ticket will be required for both author appearances. Tickets are free but limited and will be given away at the Information Desk on a first come, first serve basis to Canton Public Library cardholders in good standing.
November 24, 2014 | Ellen
Advanced English Language Learners — join us to read and discuss books in English. Books will be discussed until finished. Meets at 12:00 NOON in the Community Room Friday, December 5th, 12th and 19th.
