Children's Books Featuring Muslim Characters

October 15, 2018 | agudenburr

Check out the following children's chapter books and graphic novel that feature Muslim characters.

Amina's voice by Hena Khan
The gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

Bi Visibility Day

September 22, 2018 | agudenburr

September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day. Check out one of these great teen books that feature bi characters.

How to make a wish by Ashley Herring Blake
Adaptation by Malinda Lo

Open Lego Build September: Fantastic Beast Trap

September 6, 2018 | agudenburr

For this month, Lego engineers were challenged to build a trap for Newt Scamander to catch a Fantastic Beast! The requirements were;

  1. Lure: how will you attract the beast to go into the trap?
  2. Capture: how does your trap contain the beast without hurting it?
  3. Calm: how does your trap calm the beast so it can travel safely?

It's Raining Cats and Dogs!

August 16, 2018 | agudenburr
Niblet & Ralph by Zachariah OHora

Two cats that look alike live in the same building and, when they sneak out to visit one another, worry their young owners by their changed behavior.

I am a cat by Galia Bernstein

Simon, the housecat, points out that he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, but he has many other things in common with the big cats.

Floaty by John Himmelman

Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump. He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there's nothing inside... until he notices a floating dog bobbing along his ceiling.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

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Get ready for a SCARY good time at Canton Public Library! On October 30th, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, scary stories will be shared in a campfire like setting. The storyteller will read, IN THE DARK, a selection of stories from Alvin Schwartz's book, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." Participants will also share their own scary stories as the flashlight gets passed around the circle. Make sure your register for this SCARY literature experience!

  • Registration Required
  • Ages 9 - 17
  • Tuesday, October 30th, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm

 

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7/31/18 Open Lego Build: Best Summer Ever Vehicle

July 31, 2018 | agudenburr

July's Open Lego Build challenge was to build the ideal Summer Getaway Vehicle. Lego engineers had to solve the following problems:

  • How does your vehicle get around?
  • What kinds of entertainment does your vehicle have?
  • Is there food and drink on your vehicle? If so, what kind(s)?
  • Where will your Summer Getaway Vehicle take you?

Hover your mouse over each picture to get information about the Lego Engineer, the title of their creation, and information about their creation. 

Hasini built "Rocket" with a flower on top
Ryliegh built "Get Away Bluebird" with mini tacos and Hawaii as her destination

Picture Books Teaching Honesty

July 17, 2018 | agudenburr

Honesty is a challenging skill for children to learn. Sometimes it is hard to tell the truth while other times telling the truth can hurt someone's feelings. Here are some picture books that help introduce the concept of honesty for children. 

David gets in trouble by David Shannon

When David gets in trouble, he has excuses right up until bedtime, when he realizes he really is sorry.

The boy who cried Bigfoot! by Scott Magoon

Ben has so often tried to convince people he has seen Bigfoot that when a real yeti arrives and borrows his bicycle, no one comes to see if Ben is telling the truth.

Tonight Show Summer Reads

June 30, 2018 | agudenburr

The winner for the Tonight Show's summer book club is: Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone. Check out or reserve one of our copies today to follow along with Jimmy Fallon. 

Children of blood and bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Also available in: e-book

Seventeen-year-old Zélie, her older brother Tzain, and rogue princess Amari fight to restore magic to the land and activate a new generation of magi, but they are ruthlessly pursued by the crown prince, who believes the return of magic will mean the end of the monarchy.

Children of blood and bone [sound recording] by Tomi Adeyemi
Also available in: e-audiobook

Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.

Pokemon Go Community Day

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Make the Canton Public Library one of your stops during Pokemon Go Community Day. Our front porch will become a recharge and rehydrate station from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join us to connect with other Pokemon Go players while enjoying cold water, a light snack, and power strips to recharge your phone (while supplies last).

All Ages, No Registration Required

* A Pokemon Go account and mobile device is required to play Pokemon Go. You may use our WiFi to connect to the game.*

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62 Days: Gardening

June 18, 2018 | agudenburr

One of my goals for summer is to grow a garden with a variety of herbs and vegetables. Gardening is a great family activity that teaches children plant lifecycles and where food comes from. Here are some gardening resources for children to get your family started. 

Dig in! : 12 easy gardening projects using kitchen scraps by Kari A Cornell

Presents twelve gardening projects using leftover scraps from cooking, including growing celery from stubs, growing a bulb of garlic from a single clove, and growing a ginger plant from a root.

In my garden by Ruth Musgrave

Introduces gardens and gardening, including how a seed grows into a plant, how fruits and vegetables form, and what animals and insects also live in a garden.

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