Open Lego Build

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Come join us for one hour of creative play and building with our collection of Lego and Duplo Blocks. All welcome to complete our challenges or free play. Lego building develops engineering skills, encourages imagination, and socialization with other children. Lego creations will be displayed on our website after each meeting. 

  • No registration required
  • Suggested age 7 to 14
  • Siblings welcome

Upcoming sessions

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MLK Day: Equality and Social Justice

January 5, 2018 | agudenburr

This year January 15th celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fifty years later many Americans still fight for equality and social justice. Here are some resources on equality and social justice you can check out at the Canton Public Library.

A is for activist by Innosanto Nagara

A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books

Equality and diversity by Charlie Ogden

This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.

Staff Picks for Best Games of the Year

December 4, 2017 | agudenburr

As 2017 comes to an end it is time to look back at our favorite video games of the year. The games featured on this list you can check out to try yourself. Did your favorite game make the list?

The legend of Zelda: breath of the wild

Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule In this stunning open-air adventure. Also available in Wii U version. 

Super Mario odyssey [electronic resource (video game)]

Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities—like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies—to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!.

Liked Justice League? Read These Comics!

November 26, 2017 | agudenburr

Did you enjoy the latest DC movie, Justice League and want to read more about the characters? Check out these comics that feature the characters and storylines that inspired the movie.

Justice League. Volume 1, Origin by Geoff Johns

The comic that inspired the movie tells a story of the formation of the Justice League and their battle against Darkseid. Steppenwolf also makes an appearance in this comic. 

Batman : the Dark Knight returns by Frank Miller
Also available in: print

Looking for more old and cranky Batman? Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns features a 55 year old Batman that is wiser, edgier, and has little patience. Batman fights Two-Face, the Joker, and even Superman in this comic. We have two copies of this graphic novel a 1996 version and a 30 year anniversary edition. 

Liked Thor Ragnarock? Read These Comics!

November 13, 2017 | agudenburr

Did you enjoy the latest Thor movie, Thor: Ragnarock, and want to read more about the characters? Check out these comics that feature the characters and storylines that inspired the movie.

The Incredible Hulk. Planet Hulk by Greg Pak

This comic tells the story of Hulk and his time on Sakaar. Contains love, death, and epic battles. 

Thor. Vol. 3 by J. Michael Straczynski

This comic tells the story of what happens after Ragnarock and how Asgard rebuilds itself on Earth. The beginning of the series by Michael Straczynski is Thor 1. 

Inktober Inspiration

October 3, 2017 | agudenburr

Inktober is the annual drawing challenge in October for artist of all skill levels. The goal is to work on your drawing skills by completing a drawing every day during the month of October. Here are some resources at Canton Public Library for inspiration and skills to practice. 

Just for fun: drawing : more than 100 fun and simple step-by-step projects for learning the art of basic drawing [electronic resource] by Lise Herzog

Learning to draw in pencil has never been so easy! With Just for Fun: Drawing, aspiring artists and art enthusiasts who have never before picked up a pencil can follow incredibly simple step-by-step instructions and discover how to draw everyday subjects. Each featured subject starts with basic lines and shapes, and slowly progresses with each new step to a fully rendered, completed drawing. 

The complete guide to figure drawing for comics and graphic novels by Dan Cooney

Written for art students and beginners who want to illustrate for comics and graphic novels, this book provides a thorough grounding in drawing the human form. This comprehensive self-teaching course for illustrators features more than 150 instructive color illustrations.

Banned Book Week: September 24th - 30th

September 9, 2017 | agudenburr

Banned Book Week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Public libraries support intellectual freedom, the right for every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. Below is a list of some of the most frequently challenged books. Did some of your favorite books make the list?

Children's Books

A wrinkle in time by Madeleine L'Engle

Summary: Meg Murry, her brother Charles, and their friend Calvin, embark on a journey through space and time, assisted by three otherworldly women, when they set out to find Meg's father, a physicist who disappeared while experimenting with time travel.

Reasons for Challenge: too religious, anti-Christian, promotes occultic world view.

Technology Challenge: Coding

August 4, 2017 | agudenburr
Code

Technology Challenge Experience: Attend a coding program at the library or try coding at home. Record what you did on your challenge sheet. 

Technology Challenge Explore: Learn about coding by reading materials from the library.

Technology Challenge Engage: Share your coding experience by telling someone else (a friend, family member, or neighbor) or share your experience on social media with the hashtag #CYSStoryBox. 

Books About Coding for Kids

Outdoor Challenge: Fireworks

June 30, 2017 | agudenburr

Outdoor Challenge Experience: Watch a firework show or launch your own fireworks with friends or family outside. Take pictures and record what you did on your challenge sheet.

Outdoor Challenge Explore: Learn about the 4th of July, America, or how fireworks are made by reading materials from the Canton Public Library.

Outdoor Challenge Engage: Share your fireworks experience by telling someone else (a friend, family member, or neighbor) or share your experience on social media with the hashtag #CYSStoryBox. 

Explore Fireworks With the Following Books

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