April 16, 2015 | visnawj
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy
Farmer
A tale dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
The true meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex
alchemyst: the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael
Scott
The emerald atlas by John Stephens
April 16, 2015 | visnawj
Half magic by Edward
Eager ; illustrated by N.M. Bodecker
Horten's miraculous mechanisms: magic, mystery
& a very strange adventure by Lissa Evans
My dad the dragon by Jackie French ; illustrated by
Stephen Michael King
Where the mountain meets the moon by Grace Lin
Kathy Mackel
April 16, 2015 | visnawj
Attack of the fluffy bunnies by Andrea Beaty
Green boy by Susan
Cooper
The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes; illustrated by
Laura Carlin
Urchin of the riding stars by M.I. McAllister
April 16, 2015 | visnawj
The Dragon of Doom by Bruce Coville and
Katherine Coville
The charm bracelet by Emily Rodda and
Raoul Vitale
Knights of the kitchen table by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Spaceheadz: SPHDZ. bk.1 by Jon Scieszka,
Francesco Sedita, and Shane Prigmore
Aliens for dinner by Stephanie Spinner and
Steve Björkman
April 16, 2015 | visnawj
Dude, where's my spaceship? by Dan Greenburg ;
illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
Transformers prime. Meet team Prime adapted by
Kirsten Mayer
Cosmo and the robot by Brian Pinkney
Space Station Mars by Daniel San Souci
April 16, 2015 | visnawj
Hedgie blasts off! by Jan
Brett
episode 1: Horus' horrible day by Shana Corey and Mark Teague
Hiccup the hero adapted by Catherine Hapka with art by by Charles Grosvenor and Justin Gerard
Up, up, up dear dragon by Margaret Hillert and David Schimmell
Fluffy meets the Tooth Fairy by Kate McMullan and Mavis Smith
March 30, 2015 | visnawj
Bring out the hero in you at our Target Family Reading Night on Wednesday, May 6, 7:00-8:00 PM. Attendees, ages 4-8, will hear heroic stories, participate in a series of activities to get their "official" superhero certification, and receive a free book to add to their own personal library. Costumes welcome. Registration begins April 22.
March 26, 2015 | visnawj
Help kick off our Earth Week series of events with our Marble Run Mania with Recycled Materials on Sunday, April 19, 2:00-3:00 PM. Practice your engineering skills by repurposing the materials we provide to create a fun marble run. Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required.
March 12, 2015 | visnawj
The Canton Public Library is pleased to be a partner with Read Aloud 15 MINUTES, a non-profit organization that is working to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes a new standard in child care. As part of our partnership, we are committed to reminding parents that reading aloud is one of the most important things you can do to prepare your youngster for reading and learning. In the weeks to come, look for messages and info in the Library and via our social media about reading aloud every day.
February 2, 2015 | visnawj
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults for 2015. The Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children was announced, as were six Caldecott Honor Books.
The adventures of Beekle: the unimaginary friend written and illustrated by Dan Santat
Nana in the city written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo
The noisy paint box: the colors and sounds of Kandinsky's abstract art written by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre
Sam & Dave dig a hole written by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon Klassen
