Teens

Teen Boredom Busters

Brad B.

Bored after school? Need a study break? No worries, we've got fun activities in our Teen Space that are just right for your busy schedule. Stop by for 5 or 50 minutes, whatever works for you. Learn something new, meet a new friend, or just relieve some stress.

Upcoming sessions

Thursday, October 10 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM — East Wing — Mario Kart
Monday, November 11 - 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM — East Wing — Giant Jenga

Brainfuse

August 22, 2019 | hathawaym
BrainFuse

Brainfuse services offer a variety of tools to help you succeed, including live help from 2-11pm every day. Create an account and get started today!

*Canton Public Library card required for off-site access.

HelpNow by Brainfuse

HelpNow by Brainfuse offers live homework help, study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space for K-12 students and lifelong learners. HelpNow provides assistance in multiple formats to help you write a great paper, ace the test, or better understand a tough math problem.

JobNow by Brainfuse

JobNow by Brainfuse provides a wealth of resources to boost your career, or help with your job search. Work with a live tutor to prepare for an interview, or receive personalized feedback on your resume or cover letter.

Toni Morrison, Immortal American Author, 1931-2019

August 6, 2019 | Patton

The first African-American to win a Nobel Prize, Toni Morrison has become a household name. In fact, in her 50+ year career, Morrison was awarded dozens of honors for her indelible works including the Pulitzer and the Presidential Medal of Honor. Morrison was active literarily and socially active up to her passing at the age of 88. Her legacy will live on.

Beloved : a novel by Toni Morrison
God help the child by Toni Morrison

John Hughes, 1950-2009

August 6, 2019 | sobczakd

A decade ago on this day August 6, 2009, John Hughes passed away suddenly after suffering a fatal heart attack while on a walk in New York City during a visit with family. He was just 59 years old. Born in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in Grosse Pointe, Hughes began his career as an author of humorous essays and stories for the National Lampoon. He wrote and directed some of the funniest and most iconic movies capturing suburban teenage life in the 1980s and 1990s. Many of those films, now considered classics, would also launch careers of actors including Michael Keaton and members of the Brat Pack group. These films made a huge impression on our generation and in popular culture back then. And they're still relevant today. Enjoy!

John Hughes : a life in film by Kirk Honeycutt

He allegedly wrote Ferris Bueller's Day Off in four days, Planes, Trains and Automobiles in three days, The Breakfast Club in two days, and Vacation in a week. He never went to film school or studied cinema. And he spent most of his incredible career in the Midwest, far from the Hollywood Hills. John Hughes was indeed one of the most prolific and successful filmmakers in Hollywood history. He helped launch the careers of Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Macaulay Culkin, and Judd Nelson. He made John Candy a household name. In this first illustrated tribute to the legendary filmmaker, author Kirk Honeycutt offers a behind-the-scenes look at the genius that was John Hughes--from his humble beginnings in direct mail to his blockbuster success with classics like Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, and Home Alone. Honeycutt also explores the darker side of John Hughes: his extreme sensitivity, his stormy professional relationships, and the devastation Hughes experienced after the death of his closest friend, John Candy. Featuring fresh interviews with Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Steve Martin, and Jon Cryer, and a foreword from Home Alone director Chris Columbus, this is the must-read for fans of John Hughes.

The breakfast club [videodisc]

John Hughes wrote and directed this quintessential 1980s high school drama featuring the hottest young stars of the decade. Trapped in a day-long Saturday detention in a prison-like school library are Claire, the princess (Molly Ringwald); Andrew, the jock (Emilio Estevez); John, the criminal (Judd Nelson); Brian, the brain (Anthony Michael Hall); and Allison, the basket case (Ally Sheedy). These five strangers begin the day with nothing in common, each bound to his/her place in the high school caste system. Yet the students bond together when faced with the villainous principal (Paul Gleason), and they realize that they have more in common than they may think, including a contempt for adult society. "When you grow up, your heart dies," Allison proclaims in one of the film's many scenes of soul-searching, and, judging from the adults depicted in the film, the teen audience may very well agree. Released in a decade overflowing with derivative teen films, The Breakfast Club has developed an almost cult-like status.

Teen Leadership Council

August 1, 2019 | jonesw

The Teen Leadership Council is a volunteer opportunity for teens ages 13-18. Beginning in October, members will have hands-on experience planning, promoting, and running programs and services at the library. Please fill out the attached application and return it to the library by Friday, September 13, 2019. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview before meetings begin.

Members are required to attend at least seven meetings to participate in the Teen Leadership Council. Meetings are scheduled for the following Saturdays from 2:30-4:00pm:

  • 10/19/2019
  • 11/2/2019
  • 11/16/2019
  • 12/14/2019
  • 1/11/2020
  • 1/25/2020
  • 2/8/2020
  • 2/22/2020
  • 3/7/2020
  • 3/21/2020
  • 4/18/2020

Please note: Applicants must be 13 on or before September 13, 2019. 

PDF icon Teen Leadership Council Application - 2019.pdf

JobNow Career Help with Live Resume Review

August 1, 2019 | hathawaym
JobNow

Canton Public Library is excited to announce JobNow by Brainfuse – anytime, anywhere job searching assistance and career guidance! Identify the next step in your career, strengthen your workplace skills, or get expert resume feedback and coaching to help you ace the interview with live coaching from 2-11PM, 7 days a week. 

JobNow offers a personalized resume review and job interview coaching, career assessments, resume templates and so much more. No matter what time of day, JobNow provides a full suite of tools to help you pursue your dream job. For lifelong learners, the Brainfuse's Adult Learning Center (part of HelpNow) provides resources to improve computer skills, take equivalency exams, and make sure nothing can get in the way of living your best life. JobNow and HelpNow are available from CPL public computers, and remotely with your Canton Public Library card.

 

HelpNow Learning Suite with Live Tutors!

August 1, 2019 | hathawaym
Brainfuse HelpNow

Canton Public Library is excited to announce HelpNow by Brainfuse – anytime, anywhere learning and test preparation support! HelpNow provides a full suite of tools for all learning styles, including live help from 2-11PM, 7 days a week to help patrons of all ages and levels. 

HelpNow offers a personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), including SAT preparation and a writing lab. Master skills and concepts to thrive in school, ace the test, or collaborate with tutors to create your own study tools. For lifelong learners, the Adult Learning Center provides resources for improving computer skills, taking equivalency exams, and getting feedback on your resume. HelpNow is available from CPL public computers, and remotely with your Canton Public Library card.

2019 Will Eisner Comic Award Winners

July 29, 2019 | Patton

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are the "Oscars" of the comics world. Check below for a list the award-winning titles. Visit the San Diego Comic-Con site for the complete list of categories and nominees. 

Best Continuing Series

Giant days. Volume ten by 1976- John Allison

Happy National Shark Awareness Day!

July 14, 2019 | stoloffh

Did you know that sharks predate dinosaurs? Sharks date back to 420 million years ago and dinosaurs date back to 230 million years ago! While people are often afraid of sharks, they're very important members of our ecosystem. Learn more about sharks and celebrate their very important, and often misunderstood, role in ocean environments. 

Do sharks glow in the dark? : ...and other shark-tastic questions by Mary Kay Carson
Sharks in danger by 1967- Paul Mason

Exploring Pluto and Beyond

July 13, 2019 | taramscott

The NASA New Horizons probe was launched January 19, 2006. After several years, it reached Pluto and spent the summer of 2015 studying the dwarf planet at a distance closer than any spacecraft before. The probe traveled closest to Pluto on July 14, 2015 and continued on to study more of the Kuiper Belt. Learn more about the far reaches of our solar system with these resources.

Pluto and beyond [videodisc]
How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming by 1965- Mike Brown
Also available in: e-book | e-audiobook
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