Activities

Speedcubing at CPL

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Hand manipulating a speed cube similar to Rubick's cube

On Saturday, August 4th from 10:00 am to Noon, join our guest, James Hildreth the Michigan representative for the World Cubing Association, as we learn about the sport of competitive speedcubing. Come and learn about cubing, test drive different types of cubes, ask questions, or test your time against others and see if you can reign supreme on the CPL time board! Recommended for patrons aged 8 years old and up.

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Savvy Senior: Canton Senior Summit 2018

May 19, 2018 | kasarak

The 16th annual Canton Area Senior Summit, hosted by Canton Supervisor Pat Williams, will be held on Wednesday, May 30 from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM at Canton's Summit on the Park. Typically held in September, this year's Senior Summit has been moved to May to accommodate fall renovations to the facilities at Summit on the Park.

During the Senior Summit, enjoy a continental breakfast, box lunch, goody bag, and door prizes. The day includes a variety of workshops, health screenings, and informational booths hosted by area community service and health providers. Tickets are free but participants are asked to please pre-register at Club 55+ by calling (734) 394-5485.

Sensory Snacks: A Healthy Twist on Summer Snacks

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Making healthy choices can be a challenge all year round and sugary, carb-laden summer treats can be hard to resist. The library is the place to help your family achieve your best and healthiest summer ever by offering a family-friendly Sensory Snackfest! Join us in the Community Room to create your own healthy, homemade and wholesome snacks from our Snackfest stations: nut-free, gluten-free trail mix, rainbow healthful fruit kebabs, and super nutritious s’mores. We’ll take these classic summer snacks and give them a healthy twist without losing the fun. The library is where you can get your Snackfest fix! All ages and abilities are welcome; no registration required.

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4th Wall Theatre Company Presents...

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Need an opportunity to showcase your hidden theatrical talents? Join us and the 4th Wall Theatre Company for an introductory, inclusive and interactive workshop in our Community Room! Learn the basics of becoming a star by breaking through the fourth wall and shine! Our program provides an enriching experience filled with music and movement to help build confidence through teamwork and cooperation. All ages and abilities are welcome! No registration required!

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Canton Seniors Book Discussion: January 25, 2018

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Please join the Canton Seniors Book Group to discuss: 

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Also available in: audiobook | video

The story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, is told from her point of view, beginning with the story of her mothers, Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah. These wives of Jacob give her the gifts that are to sustain her through a damaged youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land.

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Savvy Seniors: Seniors Safe, Sound and Secure Seminar

October 10, 2017 | madame librarian

Canton Public Safety invites all Canton seniors to learn more about personal safety on November 8 from 12:00-3:00PM at the Summit on the Park.   This free informative seminar will help you learn new techniques to keep you and your family safe.  Speakers, interactive booths, lunch, and give-a-ways are just a few highlights of this event. Pre-Registration is required to participate. For more information and to register, call Canton Community Senior Services at 734-394-5485.

Savvy Seniors: Canton Senior Summit 2017

August 11, 2017 | madame librarian

The 15th annual Canton Area Senior Summit, hosted by Canton Supervisor Pat Williams will be held on Monday, September 11 from 8:00AM-12:00PM at Canton's Summit on the Park. Enjoy a continental breakfast, box lunch, goody bag, and door prizes. The day includes a variety of workshops, health screenings and informational booths hosted by area community service and health providers. Must pre-register at Club 55+ desk for this free event, call 734/394-5485, or visit www. cantonfun.org. Limited spots available.

Thorndyke Thoughts: My Summer Goal

June 3, 2017 | Thorndyke

Hey Kids,

I registered for Connect Your Summer and picked up my StoryBox. I decided to decorate my box like a good friend of mine, Bear. You might recognize him.

I had a hard time thinking of a goal. I want to read a lot this summer, but I don't want to make my goal too troublesome to reach. After thinking about it for a good long time, instead of picking a number of books or a number of minutes, I decided I wanted to read with someone every day. 

So if you're in the library this summer, please stop by. Read me a story if you have time. I love all kinds of stories. And don't forget to take a picture with me. You can print a copy for your StoryBox (and one for mine, if you like), or you can share your picture online. Don't forget to tag it #CYSstorybox.

Can't wait to see you all this summer.

Bear hugs,

Thorndyke

Puzzle Station

June 1, 2017 | hathawaym

Completing an entire puzzle can be quite a feat, but together we can connect the pieces in no time! Stop in to the Library to work on one of the featured puzzles at our Puzzle Station. 

Add a few pieces as you pass by, or pull up a chair and relax for a bit. Work alone or with a friend. We'll have different puzzles throughout the summer, so be sure to check back for new challenges.

Speaking of challenges, this and other activities are a great way to complete your Connect Your Summer challenges and help us work toward our community goal! Are you ready to have your Best Summer Ever?

Canton Senior Book Discussion: May 25, 2017

April 24, 2017 | madame librarian

Please join the Canton Seniors Book Discussion group on Thursday, May 25 from 2:00PM-3:00PM in the Friends Activity Room when we discuss BLACK DIAMONDS: THE DOWNFALL OF AN ARISTOCRATIC DYNASTY... Copies of the book will be available on April  28.

Black Diamonds: the Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty by Catherine Bailey
Also available in: audiobook | e-audiobook

"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Rooms, the extraordinary true story of the downfall of one of England's wealthiest families. Fans of Downton Abbey now have a go-to resource for fascinating, real-life stories of the spectacular lives led by England's aristocrats. With the novelistic flair and knack for historical detail Catherine Bailey displayed in her New York Times bestseller The Secret Rooms, Black Diamonds provides a page-turning chronicle of the Fitzwilliam coal-mining dynasty and their breathtaking Wentworth estate, the largest private home in England. When the sixth Earl Fitzwilliam died in 1902, he left behind the second largest estate in twentieth-century England, valued at more than [ ] billion of today's money--a lifeline to the tens of thousands of people who worked either in the family's coal mines or on their expansive estate. The earl also left behind four sons, and the family line seemed assured. But was it? As Bailey retraces the Fitzwilliam family history, she uncovers a legacy riddled with bitter feuds, scandals (including Peter Fitzwilliam's ill-fated affair with American heiress Kick Kennedy), and civil unrest as the conflict between the coal industry and its miners came to a head. Once again, Bailey has written an irresistible and brilliant narrative history"--.

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