Upcoming Events 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.

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.

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: 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.

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. (excludes Jan. 3); Saturdays 10:00-10:30 a.m (excludes Jan. 5).

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.

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.

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.

ABC Activity Time

When: After every baby, preschool, bilingual 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.

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.

Advanced ELL Book Club

When: Fridays, Jan. 4 and 18, Noon-1:00 p.m.

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

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.

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.

NHS Tutoring

When: Jan. 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 28, 29, 31 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Jan. 13, 20, 27 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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

Adult Writers’ Group

When: Tuesday, Jan. 8 and 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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

CPL Domino Club

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: The Domino Topplers of Michigan teach building techniques and help organize a large group topple. Dominos donated by Zeal Credit Union.

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 Resolutions: Toddler Temperament, developed by the independent non-profit HighScope Educational Research Foundation.

Volunteer Fair

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Find ways to give back to your community.

American Girl Club

When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Character Kaya, 1796, is highlighted. Ages 8-12, registration required.

Daytime Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club

When: Thursday, Jan. 17, 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.

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 a Mad Snack Lab from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Jan. 17.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Details: The public is invited to attend.

Nonfiction Book Group

When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Details: Discuss Daniel Stone’s The Food Explorer.

NHS Tutoring: Exam Cram

When: Jan. 19 and 20, Noon-4:00 p.m.

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

Canvas Painting

When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: Dani Cobb leads participants step by step so that even the most novice artist will feel confident creating a work of art. Registration required.

Martin Luther King Celebration

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 12:30-5:00 p.m.

Details: Two age-based segments of activities, youth reading and movies, including a peace march at 2:15 p.m. Bring a pair of new underwear or socks for donations to local shelters. Sponsored by the Plymouth-Canton ICO, The Beloved Community.

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss James Patterson and Bill Clinton’s The President is Missing.

CPL Finals Study Hall

When: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 5:00-8:45 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 23, Noon-8:45 p.m.; Thursday, Jan.
24, 3:00-8:45 p.m.

Details: Do you need a place to study for finals? We are here for you with tables set up in our
meeting rooms for all your studying needs.

Pie and Positivity

When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Details: National Pie Day, an annual celebration of pies started by the American Pie Council,
inspired CPL to have a drop in event designed to chase away the winter blues. Pair your slice of pie with one of our Gratitude Tracker Spark Sheets.

Seniors Book Discussion

When: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Details: Discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.

Let’s Lose 30 lbs. of Clutter

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Details: Join Betty Huotari of Logical Placement for a workshop on clearing clutter and getting
organized. Learn helpful strategies for dealing with everything from excess paperwork to stuffed closets. Registration required.

Lit Lab Productions: Fairy Tale Remix

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2:00-3:00 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.

Chess Plus

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

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

Count Me In! Special Needs Storytime

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 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.