Activities

Savvy Seniors: First Annual Canton Senior Games

July 7, 2016 | madame librarian

A wide variety of events has been scheduled for Seniors interested in competing in the First Annual Canton Senior Games, which are scheduled to take place August 23-25.  Canton Club 55+ will offer a variety events in which seniors may compete in for a nominal fee for a chance to win in their age category.   
 
Events include:Sports Tournaments (Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, Billiards), Cards/Wii Games (Euchre, Pinochle, Will Bowling), and Field Games (Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Ball, Frisbee Toss, Softball Throw, Basketball Shot, Soccer Kick, Football Toss) 
 
Competitions will take place throughout Canton at:  Pheasant Run Golf Club, Summit on the Park, Heritage Park, Freedom Park and Griffin Park.  Registration begins online at www.cantonfun.org July 11, 2016 for Canton Residents and July 18, 2016 for non-residents.  For additional information, call the Canton Club 55+ front desk at 734.394.5485. 

A Friendly Visit with Our Fish

June 1, 2016 | strande
Girl with Fish

Show your love for all animals by stopping by to say hello to our fish. If you're really into showing your love, you might share your favorite book with them. The fish are great listeners.

Don’t forget to claim your Animal Lover On-the-Scene badge online to be eligible for a prize drawing. All prize drawing winners will be notified by email. The last day to claim badges is Wednesday, August 17. Visit www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more badges to earn through the summer.

Geek Out Selfie Station

June 1, 2016 | strande
Thorndyke and Stormtrooper

Take a selfie with Thorndyke to earn your Geek Out badge.

Up the geek factor by wearing something geeky or bringing a lightsaber to hold while you snap your photo. To be eligible for prize opportunities, share your selfie on social media with the #CYSreturnofthefun hashtag, and don’t forget to claim your Geek Out badge online and submit a ticket at the CYS Command Center near the Self Service Area. (Don’t have a camera? See someone at the children’s desk.)

All prize drawing winners will be notified by email. The last day to claim badges is Wednesday, August 17. Visit www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more badges to earn through the summer.

Timeline Challenge

June 1, 2016 | strande
CPL Groundbreaking

How well do you know your history? Complete one of our Timeline Challenges to find out. One focuses on library history and the other has a wider scope.

Use the event magnets on the whiteboard located near the Children's Reference Desk to put one of the timelines in order. For library events, explore our About Us page if you need hints. When you've finished, fill out a ticket form from our spinner rack and submit it to the drop box. Don't forget to include your email so you can be notified if you're a prize drawing winner.

Check www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more ways to earn badges. The last day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17.

Decision 2016

June 1, 2016 | strande

Make your voice heard at the library. Each week a new issue will be posted near our Connect Your Summer command center and YOU can vote! Each week's vote is an entry into a prize drawing, so make sure you include your email: all prize winners will be contacted by email. Don't forget to also claim your You Choose On-the-Scene badge online.

Check www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more ways to earn badges. The last day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17.

Tell Us a Joke

June 1, 2016 | strande

Submit an original or a favorite joke to earn your Laugh It Up On-the-Scene badge. If you need inspiration, check some of the sources listed below.

Find a submission form in the Connect Your Summer command center spinner. Fill it out (make sure you include your email address) and drop it in the drop box for a chance to win a prize. All prize winners will be notified by email.

Check www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more ways to earn badges. The last day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17.

Jokes and more about dogs by Maria Nelson
Laugh out loud jokes for kids by Rob Elliott
Also available in: e-book

Presents a collection of jokes for young readers, including one liners, knock knock jokes, and tongue twisters.

Animal Lover Bingo

June 1, 2016 | strande

Test your knowledge of animals in books, movies, and song with our Animal Lover Bingo. Pick up a handout in the Connect Your Summer Command Center, and fill out your bingo sheet. When you've gotten five across, up and down, or diagonally, drop your completed sheet in our drop box. Don't forget to include your email. All prize drawing winners will be notified by email.

Check www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more ways to earn badges. The last day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17.

Rebels in the Library

June 1, 2016 | strande

Need to earn your Geek Out On-the-Scene badge? Try our geeky crossword challenge.

Visit our Connect Your Summer Command Center and pick up a Rebels in the Library handout. Use the clues to find a location in the library where one of the Rebels is hiding. Write the name of the Star Wars character in the crossword. When you're done, don't forget to submit your completed crossword in the drop box. Make sure your email address is legible: all prize winners will be notified by email.

Check www.cantonpl.org/connect-your-summer to find more ways to earn badges. The last day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17.

Puzzle a Puzzle

June 1, 2016 | strande

Earn your Game On On-the-Scene badge this summer by working on one of our puzzles. Find an easier puzzle in the Children's Department, and a harder one in the Adult Department near the Hold Shelf.

Once you've added your pieces, log in to Connect Your Summer online to claim your Game On On-the-Scene badge. While you're there, you can find more ways to earn badges and have fun with your library this summer.

The final day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17. All prize drawing winners will be notified by email.

CYS Coloring Mural

June 1, 2016 | strande

Stop by our Connect Your Summer Command Center and add to our CYS Coloring Mural. All supplies are located near the front window. Once you've made your creative contribution, log in to Connect Your Summer online to claim your Be Creative On-the-Scene badge. While you're there, you can find more ways to earn badges and have fun with your library this summer.

The final day to earn badges is Wednesday, August 17. All prize drawing winners will be notified by email.

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