Fun April Events At Your Canton Public Library

Dance Your Fanny Off

When: Thursday, April 4, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Details: Caregivers with new walkers up to 5 years old are invited to have fun and build gross
motor skills through dance.

Spring Break Movie Madness

When: Friday, April 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Details: Bring a few blankets and snacks and settle in to watch Aquaman.

Chess Plus

When: Saturday, April 6, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Details: Play classic board games like chess, checkers and mancala. Ages 7 and up.

Board Gaming League of Canton

When: First Saturday of each month, noon-5:45 p.m.

Details: Drop by to play some of the hottest games, sharpen your mental skills and meet new
folks.

Starfish Family Services Early Literacy Workshops

When: Second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Details: SFS provides free, high quality, early literacy training to day care providers, caregivers
and parents. They teach topics, this month’s being Understanding Infant Toddler Behavior, developed by the independent non-profit HighScope Educational Research Foundation.

Adult Writers Group

When: Tuesdays, April 9 and 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Interested in writing? Share your work, get feedback and discuss the craft of writing.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Battle

When: Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Details: We supply the cards; all you have to do is show up and play, whether you are brand new to
the game or seasoned player. Ages 11+.

Canton Book Project Reception

When: Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Members of our community applied to be book givers. They chose a book that they want
to give out, and we provided copies for them to share their love of reading. Join us for our book distribution reception.

Lunch and a Book

When: Thursday, April 11, Noon-1:00 p.m.

Details: Bring your own lunch and discuss Holly Goddard Jones’ The Salt Line.

Open LEGO Build

When: Thursday, April 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Join us for creative play and building with our collection of Lego and Duplo Blocks. This
program is intended for kids 7-14. Siblings welcome.

Advanced ELL Book Club

When: Fridays, April 12 and 26, Noon-1 p.m.

Details: Advanced English Language Learners read and discuss books in English.

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle

When: Saturday, April 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Details: In honor of Earth Day, learn simple ways to reduce the use of plastic, and then create a
beautiful craft from recycled bottles. Ages 18+, registration required.

Domino Club

When: Satuday, April 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: The Domino Topplers of Michigan teach building techniques, culminating in a group topple. Recommended for patrons 8+. Thanks to Zeal Credit Union for donating the dominos.

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

When: Monday, April 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

Teen Boredom Busters

When: For five or 50 minutes, any time

Details: Students who need a brain break after school can learn something new, meet a friend,
relieve stress and have fun in our Teen Space with passive or planned activities, like Bottle Cap Magnets on Thursday, April 18, 4:00-5:00 PM, or Pretzel Wands on Tuesday, April 30, 4:00-5:00 PM.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, April 18, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Details: The public is invited to attend.

Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club

When: Saturday, April 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Details: Have fun while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games. All playing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or Fifth Edition Character Sheet. Ages 9 and up.

Count Me In! Special Needs Storytime

When: Saturday, April 20, 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Details: This sensory-friendly storytime is filled with picture books, preschool songs and simple
sign language designed for patrons of all ages with special needs and their families.

Nonfiction Book Group

When: Saturday, April 20, 10:00-12:30 p.m.

Details: Discuss Hans Rosling’s Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things are Better than You Think.

Library Closed Sunday, April 21 for Easter.

Trivia Night

When: Wednesday, April 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Details: Feel free to bring a team or drop in on your own and connect with others.

Canton Seniors Book Discussion

When: Thursday, April 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

STEM Curiosity

When: Saturday, April 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: Kids ages 7-10 learn about Geology. Sponsored by All Saints Catholic School. Registration
is required.

Sunday Afternoon Music Series

When: Sunday, April 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Details: Stop in and warm up with live music by Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Jazz Band.

Paper Airplane Aces

When: Monday, April 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Details: Learn paper airplane designs from experts and compete in contests. Ages 9+.

Lit Lab Productions: Children’s Book Week

When: Monday, April 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Take part in our Lit Lab Production where participants build literacy skills through
talking, writing, singing and playing. For families with children ages 4-9. Registration required.

100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week

When: April 29-May 5

Details: Throughout the week, dress up as a children’s book character and receive a special
prize, and pick up activities and bookmarks at the Children’s Reference Desk, Make sure to stop by for Free Comic Book Day and May the Fourth.

Computer Skills Help for Beginners

When: Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; Sundays (except April 21), 3:30-5:30

Details: Every library computer has self-guided activities for practice with mouse skills, copying/pasting and other computer basics. Experts are also on hand to help on designated days.

Digital Download Drop-In Help

When: 10-11 a.m., Fridays

Details: Get one-on-one help from our Information Desk. Bring your device and, if you are a Kindle user, your Amazon login information.

Family Storytimes

When: Mondays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Thursdays 10:00-10:30 a.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10:00-10:30 a.m. Sessions begin on April 8.

Details: Family Storytime allows caregivers to actively engage with their children under age 5. With a Youth Librarian, build early literacy skills through meaningful stories, songs, and play.

Preschool Storytime

When: Mondays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Fridays, 1:00-1:30 p.m. Sessions begin on April 8.

Details: Preschool storytimes feature longer books, flannel board and rhymes designed for children ages 3 1/2 - 5. Children must be able to sit independently and be attentive for 30 minutes. Parents may attend to help transition their child to this program. All parents must remain in the children's department. Registration required.

ABC Activity Time

When: After every baby, preschool and family storytime; lasts 30 minutes

Details: Experience a variety of hands-on and imaginative play opportunities while building social and cooperative skills with other young children and caregivers.

NHS Tutoring

When: Sundays (except April 21), 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: NHS Students from PCCS’s The Park provide homework help for students in grades three
to 12.

On the Spot Tech Help

When: Sundays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Details: Tech savvy volunteers lend a hand with computer and smartphone problems that you just can’t figure out.

Baby Storytime

When: Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

Details: Designed for babies 18 months and younger with an adult, Baby Storytime features simple
stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration required.

ELL Conversation Groups

When: Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Details: Practice speaking English in an informal setting with Community Literacy Council
volunteers.

ELL Reading Group

When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Details: Beginning or Intermediate English Language Learners are invited to read together and discuss short articles, etc., in English with a tutor.