Are you in a reading rut? Summer is a great time to try something new.

Use the drop-down menus on the Kids Book Lists page and May We Suggest blog to generate suggestions for a brand new read. Try a graphic novel, audiobook or ebook for a fresh reading experience. If you're feeling brave, combine a new format with a genre you've never read before to truly conquer this badge.

Can't find anything inspiring? Fill out the May We Suggest form to receive personal recommendations.

Elvis Presley was told he'd never make it as singer. He kept trying until one late night at the recording studio, it all came together like magic. The rest is history and he went on to become one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Stop by the display showcase and remember Elvis. Earn CYS badges too. If you fill out a quiz and correctly answer all the questions, your name will be entered in a drawing for 2 free tickets to the Michigan Elvis Fest, July 13 and 14 in historic Depot Town, Ypsilanti. The quiz is located next to the Michigan Elvis Fest poster on the large print shelf. Return quizzes to the Help Desk.

Imagine yourself as a medical detective. Put your skills to the test by solving the following mystery — the first of 4 this summer. Read all the clues, find out the answer, and send your guess to askcpl@cantonpl.org with the subject line "Medical Mystery #1". After you send your guess you should claim your Sleuth It or Be Well badge. The contest winner must solve all 4 mysteries this summer to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Good Luck!

Clues

1. I was a deadly virus
2. During my outbreak, between 50-130 million people died
3. Soldiers, sailors and other travelers helped me spread across the world
4. The first case in the U.S. was reported in the state of Kansas
5. Most of my victims were young, healthy adults

Canton Seniors Book Group will meet on Thursday, April 25 at 2:00-3:00pm in Canton Public Library's Group Study Room A.  We will be discussing Jeffrey Zaslow's THE GIRLS FROM AMES.  Copies of the book are distributed at the group's meeting or request a copy  at the Adult Help Desk.

The girls from Ames: a story of women & a forty-year friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow

Canton Seniors Book Group meets on Thursday, February 28 at 2:00-3:00PM in Canton Public Library's Group Study Room A.  This month we are discussing:

Room: a novel by Emma Donoghue

Teens, It is time to vote for your favorite book of the past year.  The Michigan Library Association give the Thumbs Up! Award annually to the author who writes a book with the most teen appeal.  After you vote, don't forget to claim your LOVE IT badge online.

Fill out one of our LOVE IT hearts with your favorite book, movie, music, or program.  You can pick up a heart at the the Children's Help Desk and the Adult Help Desk.  After you fill out your heart, don't forget to claim your LOVE IT badge online.

The popular Museum Adventure Pass program is back for its fifth and final year. Get all the details on our Local Attractions page.