Journey to Freedom - Underground Railroad in Washtenaw County

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The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes, hidden places, determined citizens and self-liberated people of color seeking freedom. Two essential routes to Detroit and ultimate safety in Canada crossed in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.  Deborah Meadows, Program Chair from the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, will take us on a virtual tour of nationally-known Underground Railroad landmarks, historic sites, cemeteries, buildings and homes.

This program will take place via Zoom and registration is required. Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours before the program

Registration required.

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Evanston's Living History

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Filmmaker Craig Dudnick (Alice’s Ordinary People) will give a presentation about his documentary, Evanston's Living History - The Fight to Escape Racial Discrimination. This film explores the evolution of Evanston, Illinois and the citizens who confronted racism in the city and made it a better place to live. Many of these activists were descendants of African Americans who migrated north during the early 20th Century; they include the family of Anthony Crawford, a prominent African-American businessman and community leader who was lynched when he refused to give up his place in line to a white man. Evanston community leaders also joined the fight to help pass United States Resolution 39, which apologized for the failure of the Senate to enact anti-lynching legislation.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and discussion with the filmmaker. 

This event will take place via Zoom and registration is required. Zoom links will be sent to all registered participants 24 hours before the program. 

The film, Evanston's Living History - The Fight to Escape Racial Discrimination, can be viewed via Kanopy with your Canton Public Library card. 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

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DIY Cocoa Bombs with Cookies & More of Canton

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Join Sheila form Cookies & More of Canton for a delicious DIY event.  Cocoa Bombs are all the rage and here is your chance to learn to make them on your own - just in time for Valentine's Day. Sheila will take you through the process step by step via Zoom while you follow along at home. Supply kits for this program will be available on a first come first served basis and registration is required. 

Registration begins December 22. Kit pick up will begin on January 18. Participants will receive an email with pick up instructions and Zoom link. 

Registration is limited to one person per library card number. 

 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

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Creativebug Spotlight Program: DIY Painted Gift Wrap

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Creativebug* boasts more than 1,000 arts and crafts videos. In December, the library is happy to highlight one specific Creativebug class for a December grab-and-go program: DIY Painted Gift Wrap. In one afternoon, you can create enough painted paper to wrap gifts for any occasion. Courtney Cerruti teaches several quick and easy dry-brush techniques, from sophisticated crosshatch designs to loose geometric squiggles – no prior painting experience required. 

Each kit will contain:

  1. Drawing weight sketching paper
  2. Paintbrushes in a variety of widths
  3. Acrylic paint in assorted colors

You will need to supply at home:

  1. Jar of water
  2. Paper towels
  3. Small bowl for mixing paints
  4. Palette or plate 
  • Registration for the grab-and-go kits will take place beginning November 24, while supplies last.
  • Once registration has closed on December 6, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pick up your kit at the library through our contact-free holds pick-up.
  • ***Due to Covid Closure Kit Pick Up will take place December 14 to December 18 

 

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the thousands of craft videos available on Creativebug* to get started today!

 

*a CPL Library card required in order to use Creativebug

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Cooking with Chef Val: Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie with Cooking Crumb Crust

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Chef Val is back and this time she is bringing dessert! Join us as she creates a delicious vegan Chocolate Cream Pie. 

You can follow along as Chef Val teaches, or you can get all the ingredients and cook as Val teaches. Recipe is vegan, organic, whole foods, and absolutely delicious! 

Chef Val has been in the food industry since 1985 and has been teaching vegan, macrobiotic cooking classes since 1997. She is the author of 5 cookbooks, her latest is Summer Season Healthy and Delicious Cooking. She is a teacher, personal chef, counselor and is host of the on line radio show, REAL FOOD with Chef Val. 

This program is for participants ages 18 and over and will take place via Zoom. Registration is required. Participants will receive both the recipe and shopping list in advance of the program. Zoom links and information on joining the presentation will be sent out the day before the program.

Registration begins November 24 and ends December 7. 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

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Genealogy Connect: Finding Non-Traditional Records with Jessica Trotter

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Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 AM as genealogist Jessica Trotter presents "Finding Non-Traditional Records".  This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom.  Registration required and will begin October 22. 

Want to know more about Zoom programs?  Check out these tips for a great experience. 

Registration required.

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Immune Boosting Soup Cooking Class with Chef Val

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The best way to boost your immune system it through whole, organic foods. In the cooking class, Chef Val will teach how to make, Lentil Brown Rice Sweet Potato Turmeric Soup. Attend and you will learn about the  healing benefits of the ingredients some of which will be: red lentils, brown rice, turmeric, garlic, sweet potatoes, fresh turmeric root and more. You can follow along as Chef Val teaches, or you can get all the ingredients and cook as Val teaches. Recipe is vegan, organic, whole foods, and absolutely delicious! 

Chef Val has been in the food industry since 1985 and has been teaching vegan, macrobiotic cooking classes since 1997. She is the author of 5 cookbooks, her latest is Summer Season Healthy and Delicious Cooking. She is a teacher, personal chef, counselor and is host of the on line radio show, REAL FOOD with Chef Val. 

This program will take place via Zoom and registration is required. Participants will receive both the recipe and shopping list in advance of the program. Zoom links and information on joining the presentation will be sent out the day before the program. 

Registration begins September 2 and ends September 14

 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

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Wreath Making with Leyla Nicol

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Join local crafter Leyla Nicol as she guides through the process of making your very own mesh wreath. 

This live virtual program will take place via the Zoom video conferencing platform on Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 PM. One week prior to the program, registered participants will receive an email with instructions for picking up program supplies and attending the live program.

Registration for patrons 18 and up will begin on July 22. 

To help you make the most of your virtual program experience we have compiled some tips and resources. 

 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

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Summer's Golden Hour Painting with Dani Cobb

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Join local artist Dani Cobb for a relaxing afternoon of painting in the comfort of your own home. Dani will lead participants step by step so even the most novice artist will feel confidant creating a work of art.

This live virtual program will take place via the Zoom video conferencing platform on Saturday, August 8th at 1:00pm. One week prior to the program, registered participants will receive an email with instructions for picking up program supplies and attending the live program.

Registration for patrons 18 and up will begin on July 22. 

To help you make the most of your virtual program experience we have compiled some tips and resources. 

Registration required.

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Pop Up Concert Featuring the Michigan Philharmonic

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Enjoy a Pop-up performance by musicians from the Michigan Philharmonic. This event will take place in our Butterfly Garden July 25 at 4:00 PM.

Due to an abundance of caution and continued physical distancing, this program requires registration and space is limited. One person may register for up to four people from the same household. Registration will begin June 24. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. 

Registration required.

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