September 17, 2011 | kimit311
Staff from Starfish Family Services will teach 6th-8th graders the basics of babysitting, including safety in the home and caring for infants. Participants will receive certification in first aid. Register online today.
Saturdays, October 1 and October 8, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
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 | kimit311
Family Storytimes begin the week of September 12. These storytimes are designed for childrens ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Storytimes are held in the Community Room and do not require registration.
September 3, 2011 | kimit311
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, children ages 5-8, with a caregiver, are invited to join us for stories and crafts about pirates.
Program Date: Monday, September 19 7:00-7:45 PM
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 31, 2011 | kimit311
Miss Marianne and Miss Kristel tell stories and sing a song all about clouds, rain, and the Sun.
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 16, 2011 | kimit311
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Canton will read stories and offer other fun activities. All ages welcome.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 23 7-7:45 p.m.
August 11, 2011 | kimit311
Starfish Family Services will present a workshop on the importance of reading with preschoolers. Childcare will be provided by Starfish Family Services. Registration begins Tuesday, August 2.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 16 9:30-11:30 a.m.
August 5, 2011 | kimit311
Get together with other tweens and teens to talk about a great book. Register online, then check out the book at the Children’s Desk. The book selection for this month is Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos. Register online today.
Program Date: Tuesday, August 16 2:00-2:45 p.m.