Babies

Garden to Table

May 17, 2021 | kasarak

                           

      Gardening does not simply allow one to be mentally old,

      because too many hopes and dreams are to be realized.

                            - Allan Armitage

 

The Earth gives us the opportunity to cultivate and enjoy its offerings. Trees, flowers, and gardens can all flourish under our care. What gardens offer in exchange is the ability to take the end result right to our table. For ideas and inspiration on what the garden to table experience can look like for you, check out the activities, books, and resources listed below.

Activities

Rainy Day Fun

May 17, 2021 | kasarak

                                            

                                                   Rain is grace;

                                rain is the sky descending to the earth;

                                    without rain, there would be no life.

                                                  - John Updike

 

We wait so long for sunny skies and outdoor opportunities in Michigan's ever-changing weather, that a rainy day in the summer can be...a bummer. Allowing ourselves to reframe the day and observe what's available to us inside to enjoy can be good. The 62 Days Square "Rainy Day Fun" is here to help you with that.

Activities

Best Your Nest

May 17, 2021 | kasarak

 

Our homes can be a reflection of who we are, how we're feeling, and what brings us joy. That piece of art--expensive or made in preschool, the blanket that acts as a comfort when life is overwhelming, and the chair that is waiting at the end of the day--all are part of your "nest." For ideas on how to "best your nest," CPL has you covered.

Activities

CPL Rollin' Rally

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Choose your ride and get ready to roll! Join us on your bike, scooter, stroller, wheelchair, or other personal wheeled vehicle (no cars!). We'll be talking bike safety with Canton Public Safety. Then grab some swag, a snack, and head to Heritage Park for your own personal, self-guided ride! Bring your own water bottle for our refill station. All snacks and giveaways provided while supplies last.

Come as you are or deck your bike out to participate in our decorating contest! We'll be judging in two categories:

  • Book Themed 
  • Freestyle

Prizes generously donated by Sweet Bikes Canton.

 

Meet in the West parking lot of CPL.

This program is open to all ages and requires registration, beginning on June 24 at 9:00am. 

One registration per family, up to 6 people. Please register for only one time slot. 

The photo Right hand turn signal by Mark Stosberg is used courtesy of Unsplash.

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

It's Spring, Little Ones!

March 12, 2021 | Alyssa Y

Spring officially starts on March 20. Celebrate the budding season with these reads for kids. 

Goodbye winter, hello spring by illustrator Kenard Pak

A boy and his dog explore the countryside, greeting the elements of nature that they meet and noting how the environment is changing from winter to spring.

Good-bye, winter! Hello, spring! by Kazuo Iwamura

While out exploring Mick, Mack, and Molly take a ride on a fallen log and learn how the snow melts and ends up in the rivers and lakes and eventually in the sky.

62 Days of Summer 2020 Celebration: Elephant & Piggie Puppet Show

August 12, 2020 | jonesw

Thank you for helping us have the best 62 days of our year at CPL! Join us Saturday, 8/15 @ 10:00am on Facebook Live for an Elephant & Piggie puppet show to celebrate 62 Days of Summer! Piggie and Gerald will be sharing a hilarious live show that you can enjoy from anywhere. Then explore more with the Elephant & Piggie resources and books below.  

Waiting is not easy! by illustrator Mo Willems

Baby Drive-In: Grab-and-Go

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Baby Drive-In

The Baby Drive-In is coming to you as a grab-and-go kit this year! 

All you'll need to have on hand at home is a cardboard box and some glue (or tape). The Baby Drive-In Kit supplies the rest needed to decorate and transform your box into a kid-friendly car. For a tutorial on this, check out this video created by Miss Marianne.

Each kit will contain:

  • a large sheet of paper to cover your box
  • cutout circles for wheels and headlights
  • a paper plate for a steering wheel
  • a packet of microwave popcorn - for the grownups!
  • a list of suggested titles for viewing via Hoopla Digital*

 

Registration for kits will take place for children 0-2 years old from July 29 thru August 12, while supplies last. Once you've registered to reserve your kit, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pick up your kit at the library. 

 

*CPL Library card required in order to use Hoopla Digital

 

 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

Share a Story: Vegetable Storytime

February 6, 2020 | stoloffh

Did you miss our Vegetable Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions so you can create your own veggie based storytime at home, complete with songs and stories.

Don't need a full storytime? Borrow a rhyme when you need a short distraction, or check out these materials and spend a few minutes reading together.

From Storytime

Zombies don't eat veggies by Megan Lacera

People in Your Neighborhood: Family Storytime

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Families with children aged 5 and under are welcome to join us for these special session storytimes where we focus on one of our many community helpers and learn a bit more about the role they play here in Canton. 

Each storytime will be followed by ABC Activity Time.

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

Share a Story -- Felines

January 30, 2020 | quinnt

Who knew there were so many types of felines out there? From snow leopards and tigers to our own household cats, felines can be found in many corners of the world. Enjoy these stories and songs from storytime highlighting fantastic felines!

Yawning Cat

Stories and Songs from Storytime

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