Databases & Websites

Hoopla and OverDrive Tutorials Now Available on TechBoomers

August 16, 2016 | hathawaym

If you are interested in learning more about ways to get library books, movies, music and more on your computer or mobile device, TechBoomers has added online learning tools to help you get started. The website has now added tutorials for two of our most popular library apps: Hoopla and OverDrive. TechBoomers tutorials are developed with beginners in mind. Learn at your own pace, and unlock thousands of digital resources for free on your laptop, smartphone, iPad, or other device.

 

Gale Courses Begin August 17

August 10, 2016 | hathawaym

Make your summer break both fun AND productive with Gale Courses!  Gale Courses can help you learn the computer skills you need to take control of your school and work assignments. Get a solid foundation, or take your knowledge to the next level with multi-tiered courses in Microsoft Office software such as Excel or Outlook; Adobe products such as Illustrator or Photoshop; or even specialized accounting and drawing software. 

All Gale Courses are free with your Canton Public Library card, and the next set of classes is will begin on Wednesday, August 17. Learn on your own schedule, and receive a certificate of completion when you've finished. Our goal is to provide lifelong educational opportunities for you to gain new skills or improve existing ones. New sessions are offered every month. Take advantage of these instructor-led courses on our databases page!

Gale Courses Begin July 13

July 6, 2016 | hathawaym

Did you know that Gale Courses offers 6-week courses on a wide variety of topics, from computer skills and creative writing to health and wellness, or even starting a business. Learn to take a better photograph, publish your writing, design a website, or help your children become ready readers. Gale Courses has it all!

The Canton Public Library offers free Gale Courses to its cardholders, and the next set of classes is will begin on Wednesday, July 13. Learn on your own schedule, and receive a certificate of completion when you've finished. Our goal is to provide lifelong educational opportunities for you to gain new skills or improve existing ones. New sessions are offered every month. Take advantage of these instructor-led courses on our databases page!

Online Chess for Kids

June 10, 2016 | jonesw

Love chess? Want to learn? Check out ChessKid to learn the rules, practice your skills, and play games for free! ChessKid provides a safe, fun, pressure-free environment for kids of all ages to enjoy chess.

Geek Out With Dewey

June 10, 2016 | jonesw

Surf the web Dewey-style! On #DeweyBrowse, thousands of fun and educational web sites are organized based on the Dewey Decimal System. Explore everything from technology to history with this awesome resource and don't forget to claim your Geek Out badge when you're done!

Building Detroit

June 10, 2016 | jonesw

How did Detroit grow from frontier to factory town? Explore an interactive timeline of the city's history OR play the game Building Detroit on this site created by the Detroit Historical Society. 

Gale Courses Begin June 15

June 8, 2016 | hathawaym

Don't stop learning just because school is out. Fight the summer slump with Gale Courses!  Gale offers 6-week online classes to help teachers prepare for the coming school year. Learn more about using technology in the classroom, managing difficult behaviors, or working with special student populations. 

All Gale Courses are free with your Canton Public Library card, and the next set of classes is will begin on Wednesday, June 15. Learn on your own schedule, and receive a certificate of completion when you've finished. Our goal is to provide lifelong educational opportunities for you to gain new skills or improve existing ones. New sessions are offered every month. Take advantage of these instructor-led courses on our databases page!

Michigan Databases

June 1, 2016 | strande

If you're looking to complete the Michigan challenge, look no further than our databases page, which features a lengthy list of amazing online resources. Some require a Canton library card to access from home, but all can be explored here at the library. Check out the Canton resources for local information, or try the Michiganology database for Michigan history.

Savvy Seniors: Mass Transit Plan to be Released

May 12, 2016 | madame librarian

Mark your calendars! May 31, 2016 the region's very first master transit plan will be released to the public for review and comment. The plan will be accessible on-line from any computer at www.rtamichigan.org.  'Like' RTA on Facebook to receive notifications about the plan and public meetings that will take place in June. 

Questions? Contact:   

Elizabeth A. Hude, AICP on behalf of the RTA of Southeast Michigan

313-757-2492   OR   elizahude@gmail.com

Gridlock : why we're stuck in traffic and what to do about it by Randal O'Toole
Traffic : why we drive the way we do (and what it says about us) by Tom Vanderbilt

Gale Courses Begin May 18

May 11, 2016 | hathawaym

Spring is a time of new beginnings-what will it bring for you? Prepare for a school entrance exam, earn a certificate to improve your career prospects, or just take up a new hobby!
The Canton Public Library offers free Gale Courses to its cardholders, and the next set of classes is will begin on Wednesday, May 18. Learn on your own schedule, and receive a certificate of completion when you've finished. Our goal is to provide lifelong educational opportunities for you to gain new skills or improve existing ones. New sessions are offered every month. Take advantage of these instructor-led courses on our databases page!

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