Share a Story: Books and Stories Storytime

September 20, 2018 | jonesw

Did you miss our Books and Stories Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a bookish storytime at home!

From Storytime

A child of books by Oliver Jeffers

Share a Story: Nature Storytime

September 18, 2018 | jonesw

Did you miss our Nature Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to inspire an outdoorsy storytime you can do at home (bonus points if you do it outside!).

From Storytime

At the edge of the woods : a counting book by Cynthia Cotten

New From Markus Zusak

September 11, 2018 | jonesw

Markus Zusak, author of the international bestseller The Book Thief, returns this October with his first novel since 2005. 

Bridge of Clay is the breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. At the center of the Dunbar, family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge—for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? And how much can he overcome? 

Place your hold on the print or audio version below. 

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Print edition.

Bridge of Clay by Markus (NRT) Markus/ Zusak Zusak

Audio edition. 

Screen-Free Spree

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Join us in the Children's Library as we turn off the tech and tune in to the world around us. Our iPads and AWE computers will be tucked away, but entertainment is guaranteed! Connect with new friends as you try an analog craft, activity, or experiment. Enjoy pop-up storytimes throughout the day, interactive play opportunities, and more. Take a break from your screen...it'll be there tomorrow!

Activities will be available all day and all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

Upcoming sessions

Monday, October 22 - 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM — Children's Library

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Read Alikes

August 17, 2018 | jonesw
Dear Mrs. Bird : a novel by A. J . Pearce
The forgotten garden : a novel by Kate Morton
The lido : a novel by Libby Page

Parent Resource Night

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As the new school year begins, allow us to connect you with tools and resources to enhance your child's educational experience! Discover library databases, e-media, and other materials supplemental to your school library's offerings. Parents will also have the opportunity to take a custom, librarian-led tour of the collections that will help your child have their best possible school year. 

Note: All patrons welcome; however, some electronic resources are only available to Canton Public Library cardholders. 

Upcoming sessions

Monday, September 24 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Friends' Activity Room

Teen Leadership Council

July 24, 2018 | 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, as well as assisting in outreach with local non-profit organizations. Please fill out the attached application and return it to the library by Friday, September 28, 2018. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview before meetings begin.

PDF icon Teen Leadership Council Application Form.pdf

Children of Blood and Bone Read Alikes

July 3, 2018 | jonesw

Did you love Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel Children of Blood and Bone? Find your next pick here with diverse fantasy fiction titles!

Akata witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer.

Beasts made of night by Tochi Onyebuchi

After he eats the sin of a royal, Taj, a talented aki, or sin-eater who consumes the guilt of others whose transgressions are exorcised from them by powerful but corrupt Mages, is drawn into a plot to destroy the city, and he must fight to save the princess he loves and his own life.

Seeing Stars

June 18, 2018 | jonesw

The Perseid meteor shower will peak between August 11th and 13th. Before you look up, check out one of these books to learn more about the stars!

The composition of the universe : the evolution of stars and galaxies by Rachel Keranen

Examines the evolution of stars and galaxies, covering how the science of cosmology has changed over time to better understand the process.

Discover the stars by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

International Yoga Day: Resources for Kids

June 18, 2018 | jonesw

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. Check out a title below to learn more about yoga, meditation, and their benefits for all ages. 

Stories

Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo

When Bunny wakes up, he finds it is the perfect morning to do yoga and wishes his friends would join him.

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