Looking for picture books for Thanksgiving but everything's checked out? Below is a list of books about family meals and being thankful that are perfect for getting you into the Thanksgiving spirit. 

Stories About Family Dinners

As a family sits down to enjoy a meal, thoughts of those who provide the food, from farmers who plant and tend seeds to store clerks who sell groceries, fill each one with gratitude.

Baby Drive-In: Grab-and-Go

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

 

 

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

Originally an accidental invention by an 11-year-old boy back in 1905, the popsicle has become a mainstay treat for hot summer days. Whether you're in the mood for fresh and fruity or extra-sweet and indulgent, it's super easy to whip up your own homemade popsicles. Give it a try whenever you're in the mood for a refreshing snack or dessert. Below is a round-up of resources about America's favorite frozen confection.

 

Head back to the 62 Days of Summer home page for more ways to participate in the summer program!

Things To Read

Blowing bubbles is the quintessential summer activity. It's been done by kids of all ages for centuries, and bubbles were even inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2014. We've gathered up some fantastic resources for all your bubbly fun this summer. Want to mix up your own solution, read about the science behind soap bubbles, or learn how to make giant bubbles? Check out the round-up of books, bubble recipes, and art project ideas below.

 

Head back to the 62 Days of Summer home page for more ways to participate in the summer program!

Books About Bubbles

Chances are you've got an empty cardboard box around the house right now. With a few simple materials plus some imagination, you can turn it into your own kid-sized drive-in car. 

You'll need:

  • A cardboard box big enough for a child to sit in
  • Paper (wrapping paper, Sunday comics, or any other colorful paper) to cover your box
  • Decorations for the outside of your wrapped box. Use whatever you have on hand! Cut circle shapes for headlights, use a paper plate for a steering wheel, cut rectangles for license plates, embellish the sides with stickers, or draw your own designs - get creative! There's no wrong way to decorate your car.

For inspiration, check out this Flickr album from one of our past Baby Drive-In programs at the library.

When you're finished building your car, pull up to a screen, put on a favorite movie or show, settle in, and enjoy!

 

Please return to the Summer Movie Madness blog here.

Head back to the 62 Days of Summer home page for more ways to participate in the summer program!

 

 

 

The Perseid meteor shower is expected to be visible from July 17 to September 1, 2020, with peak activity from August 11 to August 12, 2020. To learn more about meteors, meteorites, asteroids, comets and more, check out the list of resources below.

Juvenile Nonfiction

Looking to start a conversation with your children about the importance of hygiene, hand washing, and preventing the spread of germs? Check out these Juvenile Fiction and Nonfiction selections below. Click on the titles for exact location and availability.

Juvenile Fiction

Baby Storytime

Designed for babies 24 months and younger with a loving adult, Baby Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes selected to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun, interactive experience for babies and caregivers.

Registration begins on December 19 for Jan/Feb session. 

Upcoming sessions

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Wonderbooks are an exciting new addition to the Canton Public Library's children's collection. Each book has an audio player bound to the inside of the front cover, allowing the reader to listen to the story, without the need for a CD player or other equipment. 

Search the list of Wonderbook titles in our catalog, or stop by the Children's New Book Shelf to browse available titles.

Baby Storytime

Designed for babies 24 months and younger with a loving adult, Baby Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun, interactive experience for babies and parents/caregivers. Required registration begins on August 27.

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.

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