June 15, 2014 | strande
Amigurume: make cute crochet people by Allison Hoffman
Feltlicious: needle-felted treats to make & give by text by Kari Chapin ; projects designed and created by Kerri Wessel
Woolbuddies: 20 irresistibly simple needle felting projects by Jackie Huang ; photographs by Antonis Achilleos
Knit your own royal wedding by Fiona Goble
75 birds, butterflies & little beasts to knit and crochet by Lesley Stanfield
April 29, 2014 | strande
Summer is a great time to have fun together as a family, and you can join us with your family by reading a book by (or about) Roald Dahl, then come to our Family Book Talk Night. Families with a child in elementary school can join us, and we'll have a snack and chat about the books we've read.
April 28, 2014 | strande
In honor of National Superhero Day (April 28), a list of books for the best kind of superheroes: big brothers and sisters.
A new brother or sister by Charlotte Guillain
Babies don't eat pizza: the big kids' book about baby brothers and baby sisters by Dianne Danzig ; illustrated by Debbie Tilley
Love that baby!: a book about babies for new big brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Jennifer Plecas
Will you still love me? by Carol Roth ; illustrated by Daniel Howarth
April 25, 2014 | strande
Families with children ages 4-8 can join us for some Fractured Fairy Tale fun. Expect stories, crafts, and games, with a fairy tale twist. Register beginning April 25.
Tuesday, May 27 @ 7:00 PM
Sponsored by Target Early Literacy Grant and the Friends of the Canton Public Library.
March 24, 2014 | strande
February 23, 2014 | strande
.preview.JPG)
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child" (Dr. Seuss).
Join us for a belated celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday as Reading Month comes to a close. This time-honored storyteller would have been 110 years old this year! Children in grades K-2, with a caregiver, are welcome to enjoy stories, crafts, and games. Come prepared to sing an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday.
January 31, 2014 | strande
Celebrate African American history month by reading about African American music and musicians.
We shall overcome: the story of a song by written by Debbie Levy ; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Harlem's little blackbird by Renée Watson ; illustrated by Christian Robinson
Hey, Charleston!: the true story of the Jenkins Orphanage Band by Anne Rockwell ; illustrated by Colin Bootman
Charlie Parker played be bop [kit] by Chris Raschka
January 28, 2014 | strande
The Robert F. Sibert Medal is awarded yearly to an outstanding nonfiction picture book. There are frequently several honor books named as well, and this year was no exception. If you are looking for something both beautiful and informative, try this list of award-winning titles.
Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore ; collages by Susan L. Roth
A splash of red: the life and art of Horace Pippin by written by Jen Bryant ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Look up!: bird-watching in your own backyard by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Locomotive by Brian Floca
January 27, 2014 | strande
The watermelon seed by Greg Pizzoli
Ball by word and pictures by Mary Sullivan
January 19, 2014 | strande
Families with young children can join us for a freestyle dance party for our littlest patrons. Everyone gets movin' and groovin' to some great dance tunes.
This program is for new walkers up to 5 years old with their caregivers.
[Disco Ball by dichohecho is licensed under CC BY 2.0]