Lot's Of Fun February Stuff Coming At The Canton Public Library

CANTON LIBRARY EVENTS

The Canton Public Library is at 1200 S. Canton Center Road. For more information, call 734-397-0999 or go to www.cantonpl.org.

Computer Skills Help for Beginners

When: Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; Sundays, 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.; Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Thursdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Saturdays 10:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 PM Sessions end February 16 for the month

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 end February 15 for the month.

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.

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.

NHS Tutoring

When: Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays (except for Feb. 18) 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.

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

Baby Storytime

When: Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 12, 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.

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 Galentines/Valentines Crafts on Thursday, Feb. 7, 4:00-5:00 PM, or Mario Kart on Thursday, Feb. 12, 4:00-5:00 PM.

Advanced ELL Book Club

When: Fridays, Feb. 1 and 15, Noon-1 p.m.

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

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.

STEM Curiosity

When: Monday, Feb. 4, 7:00-8:00 PM

Details: Kids ages 7-10 learn about Sun, Earth and Moon Connections. Sponsored by All Saints Catholic School. Registration is required.

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 Conflict Resolution: Helping Toddlers, developed by the independent non-profit HighScope Educational Research Foundation.

Adult Writers’ Group

When: Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 26, 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, Feb. 13, 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+.

Nonfiction Book Group

When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00-12:30 p.m.

Details: Discuss Tim Wu’s The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads.

Count Me In! Special Needs Storytime

When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 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.

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

When: Monday, Feb. 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Details: The public is invited to attend.

Open LEGO Build

When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 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.

Dance Your Fanny Off

When: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 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.

Chess Plus

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

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

Canton Seniors Book Discussion

When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.

Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7:00-8:00 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.

Digital Download Drop-In Help

When: Fridays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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

Bad Art Night: Valentines

When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Details: This year, present your sweetie with a homemade token of your love. We’ll provide the supplies and you create an ugly valentine. Popular vote will decide the ‘best’ worst. 18+. Registration required.

Harry Potter Party with Tonks and the Aurors

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Details: Muggles and wizards alike can enjoy treats, play games (like Harry Potter Bingo) and make crafts while rocking out to a live musical performance. All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged.

Lunch and a Book

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, Noon-1:00 p.m.

Details: Bring your own lunch and discuss Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child.

Sylvan Practice Test: SAT

When: Saturday, Feb. 16, Noon-3:15 p.m.

Details: Sylvan Learning Center will administer a full length SAT practice test. Participants should bring calculators and pencils. Note that Sylvan administers one form of the SAT diagnostic test, so if you attend more than one session, you will be repeating the test. Open to teens 14-17. Registration required.

K Club: Polar Bear Express

When: Monday, Feb. 18, 11:00 a.m.-Noon

Details: Create, explore and talk about polar bears as well as enjoy stories and create a polar bear snack. K Club is a transitional and creative program designed for children ages 4-6, pre-k through first grade, to encourage lasting library use during a child’s first years of school. Registration required.

Mid-Winter Movie Madness: Smallfoot

When: Monday, Feb. 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Details: Looking for something to do during Mid-Winter Break? Come see a movie on the big screen. Bring your own pillow or blankets and snacks to munch on.

Sunday Afternoon Music Series

When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

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

Lit Lab Productions: Rainbow Fish

When: Monday, Feb. 25, 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.

Film Screening: Alice’s Ordinary People

When: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Craig Dudnick will screen his documentary, Alice’s Ordinary People, the story of an ordinary woman who stood up to injustice in her community and helped spur change.

Trivia Night

When: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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