June 26, 2012 | mebbitt
Kids in grades two-six, join us Tuesday, July 10 from 7:00-8:00 PM and make a special book, card or other craft for someone you love. We will have everything you need, but if there is something special you want to include on your craft, bring it with you.
May 30, 2012 | mebbitt
Memorial Day kicked off summer celebrations all over Michigan. As the days get warmer, enjoy some of these picture books filled with great ways to spend those summer days.
Summer days and nights by Wong Herbert Yee
Now it is summer by written by Eileen Spinelli; illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma
Kitten's summer by Eugenie Fernandes
Mama, is it summer yet? by Nikki McClure
It's vacation time by Lerryn Korda
May 21, 2012 | mebbitt
From board books, to pictures books, to chapter books, it's is so hard to choose? Here are some children's books that we love and we hope you will too!
Story time for Lamb by Michael Dahl; illustrated by Oriol Vidal Pastor
At the beach by Salina Yoon
Funny feet by Liesbet Slegers
Spot's hide and seek by Eric Hill
Ten black dots by Donald Crews
May 19, 2012 | mebbitt
Time Out New York Kids has named They Might be Giants as the #1 Band for Kids. The list of the Top 25 Bands for kids includes The Laurie Berkner Band, Gustafer Yellowgold, Recess Monkey and more. You'll find many groups from the list in the Children's music section of the library. Check out your favorite bands again, or experience some new music for the first time. Happy listening!
Here come the 123s [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
Here come the ABCs [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
Here comes science [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
No! [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
April 17, 2012 | mebbitt
Good helpers, everyone needs one sometime. Here are some picture books to read with the kids, to show them how to be great helpers at home, in school, or in your community.
Arthur helps out by Marc Brown
The Berenstain Bears lend a helping hand by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Boswell wide awake by Alexandra Day
Can I help? by Marilyn Janovitz
Franklin helps out by Bourgeois, Paulette
Giddy up, Cowgirl by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
April 17, 2012 | mebbitt
Is your little one a rocker at heart? Looking for some Beatles, Madonna, or Van Halen just right for your baby? Then look no further! Check out Rockabye Baby! Enjoy soothing, sleep inducing tunes from Def Leppard to Kanye West.
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of depeche mode
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of Dave Matthews Band by Bissell, Andrew, 1979-
Rockabye baby! Lullaby renditions of the Flaming Lips [sound recording] by Boone, Steven
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of Madonna
Rockabye baby! [sound recording]: lullaby renditions of the Police
March 12, 2012 | mebbitt
Have you been wondering how you can listen to your favorite song from storytime when storytime is over? Look no further, here is a list of some classic storytime cd's:
Six little ducks [sound recording] by Al Dana... [et al.]
More singable songs [sound recording] by Raffi with Ken Whiteley
Jim Gill sings The sneezing song and other contagious tunes [sound recording] by Gill, Jim
Rhythms on parade [sound recording] by Hap Palmer
Dragon tunes [sound recording]: [from Dragon Tales] by Sesame Workshop/Columbia TriStar Television
Jim Gill sings Do Re Mi on his toe leg knee [sound recording] by Jim Gill
February 29, 2012 | mebbitt
Are you looking for some new books to read at bedtime? Look no further! We have many, many wonderful stories to get those little ones in the sleeping mood.
Jammy dance by Rebecca Janni; pictures by Tracy Dockray
Hide-and-squeak by Heather Vogel Frederick; illustrated by C.F. Payne
Good night, Chickie by Emile Jadoul
Bouncy bouncy bedtime by David Bedford; [illustrations by] Russell Julian
Who's there? by Carole Lexa Schaefer; illustrated by Pierr Morgan
February 29, 2012 | mebbitt
Classical music is not just for adults. We have lots of classical music in the Children's Department that kids will love. Check out any of these wonderful titles and enjoy!
Brainy Baby Classical Tunes Instrumental Classics [sound recording]
Classical naptime for tots [sound recording]
Disney's silly classical songs [sound recording]
The classical child at the ballet [sound recording]
Wish upon a star: A tribute to the music of Walt Disney [sound recording] by Jenny Oaks Baker
Beethoven's wig 4 [sound recording]: Dance along symphonies by Perlmutter, Richard
February 28, 2012 | mebbitt
Children, ages 4-9 with a caregiver, join us Tuesday, March 13 from 7:00-8:00 PM to celebrate all things green. We will sing some festive songs, share some lucky tales, create some golden crafts and enjoy some green treats. This St. Patrick's Day themed program is supported by Target and the Friends of the Canton Public Library and each family will receive a special St. Patrick's Day book to add to your home collection. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28, 2012.